Cruises
EXCITING: New Full Status Match Across Royal Caribbean Brands
Royal Caribbean Group announced some exciting news this morning. They are now offering a full status match between their three...
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Carnival App Review plus Pre-Boarding and Boarding Experience Arriving Early at the Port
Prologue: The Most Stressed Out Cruise Vacation Ever – So Much Just Went Wrong! Introduction: My "Free" Carnival Glory 14...
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How Does a Cruise Vacation Compare in Cost to Other Activity Based Vacations?
I have enjoyed a number of different sorts of vacations in my life. I love golf and enjoy going “up...
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How to Save Money on an Oceania Cruises Sailing
Introduction: Our Panama Canal Cruise on Oceania Sirena How to Save Money on an Oceania Cruises Sailing Oceania Cruises Fleet...
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One More Reason to NEVER Share Cruise Information – Someone May CANCEL Your Cruise!
I have been a travel blogger for a long time now and rarely over the decades do I ever "live...
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What to do if Your Cruise Vacation is Impacted Severely by Weather – What are Your Options?
As you read this I am home after a simply wonderful first ever Holland America cruise on the Eurodam. I...
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Introduction: Our Panama Canal Cruise on Oceania Sirena
Introduction: Our Panama Canal Cruise on Oceania Sirena How to Save Money on an Oceania Cruises Sailing Oceania Cruises Fleet...
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Can I Make Specific Meal Requests Onboard a Cruise Ship? What About Food Allergies?
Gluten-free, Lactose Intolerant, Low Sodium, Shellfish allergy – Let’s face it, these days there are all kinds of dietary restrictions...
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Should You Splurge and Book a Balcony Cabin for Your First Cruise – Is It Worth It?
Sail Away standing along the railing with a glass of champagne in your hand waving goodbye to everyone still on...
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14 Day Free Cruise, Drug Sniffing Dogs Check Cruise Bags, Cruise Ship Security, Slow Cruise Wifi and Capital One for Cruisers
I spent most of last week working on creative spending to rack up a bunch more points as my point...
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Celebrity Cruises MoveUp – Our First Experience Bidding on Upgrades
Our experience with Celebrity Cruises MoveUp upgrade bidding program is unlike anything we’ve experienced before. Before we dive in, I...
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Which Caribbean Ports are Safe? Are There Ports You Should Stay Onboard?
We just got back from a trip to Bogota, Colombia and I must say, it’s probably the trip that garnered...
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What Size of Ship is the Best for a Cruise? Mega or Mid?
You’ve decided to book a cruise so aside from choosing the itinerary you should really consider what size ship you...
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Should You Always Book Shore Excursions Through Your Cruise Line?
One of the really fun things about cruising is going to a bunch of different places and having opportunities to...
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What Do I Need to Pack for My First Cruise? What to Bring or Not Bring?
I’m going on a cruise! All I need is a bathing suit and some summer clothes, right? Well, that all...
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