Trip Reports
Norwegian Cruise Lines BREAKAWAY Haven Video Tour. What to Expect in the NCL Haven.
The Norwegian HAVEN concept is a "ship within a ship" and is a very nice private space for those booking...
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Refurbished Norwegian Cruise Lines EPIC Haven Video Tour. What to Expect in the NCL Haven.
During COVID the Norwegian EPIC had the HAVEN completely refurbished and the changes are dramatic. Take a long look at...
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Introduction – My “Free” Holland America Cruise on the Eurodam
Introduction - My "Free" Holland America Cruise on the Eurodam Embarkation Day on Holland America Eurodam and The Amazing HAL...
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How Much Clothing Can You Stuff in a Cruise Ship Laundry Bag?
Whether you’re a “take everything home clean” sort of traveler or a “wash everything after getting back home” sort, one...
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Flight/Lounge Review – United Polaris Experience
Introduction: Oceania Cruises’ Vista Inaugural Sailings Tips For Maximizing Your Oceania Cruises Booking Flying to Ljubljana, the New Gateway for...
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Not Very Impressed: The Atlanta American Express Centurion Lounge (Review)
Prologue: The Most Stressed Out Cruise Vacation Ever – So Much Just Went Wrong! Introduction: My "Free" Carnival Glory 14...
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Deadliest Catch Alaska Adventure on the Aleutian Ballad Excursion from Norwegian Cruise Lines
Introduction and overview of my Alaska adventure Delta Award Flight - eking out value from SkyPennies to Alaska Booking my...
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Oceania Cruises Vista Cabin and Suite Overview Including Penthouse Review
Introduction: Oceania Cruises’ Vista Inaugural Sailings Tips For Maximizing Your Oceania Cruises Booking Flying to Ljubljana, the New Gateway for...
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Getting to Quito, Ecuador in Delta First Class
Introduction: Sailing Celebrity Cruises’ Flora in the Galapagos What to Pack for a Galapagos Cruise Getting to Quito, Ecuador in...
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Pardon My French: A Review of Delta’s French Toast Breakfast
While traveling to Indiana to experience the amazing total solar eclipse and pay a special visit to a college campus...
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A Very Special Family Trip We’ll Always Remember
My family visited Indiana this past week to experience the amazing total solar eclipse. We spent some quality time with...
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Fast Moon: 2024 Eclipse at The INDY 500 Was Amazing But For 2026 I Plan to be on a Cruise Ship!
This past Monday was some kind of special. My dear friend and fellow blogger Chris and his family flew in...
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Getting Mooned: Experiencing the Total Solar Eclipse at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
A trip to Indiana this week provided the most amazing experience with the biggest star ever: the sun. We went...
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Final Thoughts: Why No One Should Book / Cruise With MSC (Unless in Yacht Club)!
I have had a number of readers saying things something like "Oh René, stop beating that dead horse about how...
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Final Thoughts on My Holland America “Free” Casino Match Cruise on the Eurodam
Introduction - My "Free" Holland America Cruise on the Eurodam Embarkation Day on Holland America Eurodam and The Amazing HAL...
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