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9 Ways to Act Like a Local in Port
No one wants to look like a tourist. Or act like one (most of the time anyway). We’ve gotten together 9 tips to help you look like the pro traveler you are and blend right in with the locals in port....
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Cruise Ship Tipping Explained
I was on a cruise last fall and sitting with a family in the main dining room. They asked me what they should do about tipping because their travel agent told them to save money, go to the guest...
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You Can Afford to Cruise – Here’s How
More than 20 million people cruised the world in 2012, contributing $37.85 billion to the U.S. economy alone, according to the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association. The price tag for a cruise can range...
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Onboard Cruise Spending Tips
When it comes to paying for things on board, most cruise lines have developed a billing system for your convenience. They will take a scan of your credit card and set up a tab for the cruise. You will...
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How to Plan a Cruise Budget
Before you go on your cruise, you’ll need to decide how much money you need, or can, bring along. You’ll probably find this easier on a cruise than for other vacations because of the quasi-all...
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3 Reasons to Start Your Cruise Vacation Early
The other day I got a listener email asking if they should arrive a day early before taking their cruise vacation? My response was YES, and followed by three reasons: 1. Airline delays. Winter storms,...
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Top 10 Caribbean Excursions
There’s so much a cruise has to offer: the onboard options, the ports of call and the food. Of course, one of the very best things about cruising is visiting all the ports of call and the unique...
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6 Cruise Packing Tips
The other day I got a listener email about cruise packing and how much someone should pack for a seven-night Caribbean cruise. Lets get right to it. As a general rule for cruise packing, pack anything...
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5 More Cruise Tips
Here are five more cruise tips: 1. Pre-pay gratuities. When you book a cruise, you have the option to pre-pay your gratuities. This is a must for me because I want to track my cruise spending down to...
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6 Money Saving Disney Tips for Orlando
On a recent tour of Disney I got to find out just how many cruise passengers love Orlando pre-and post-cruise, incase you’re wondering, it’s a lot! Although the Disney theme parks are getting almost...
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6 Ways to Travel Simple
I am pretty basic – or thrifty while traveling – most of my travel friends have these big cases for their electronic gear, mine is a Tupperware bowl with compartments. Other friends have waterproof Go...
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7 Miami Airport Tips
When it comes to sailing out of Miami, even though I live in Jacksonville, Florida, chances are you’ll catch me flying because it’s quicker and port parking. Recently I was sailing from Miami on...
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5 Things that Make Baltic Cruises Unique
Taking a cruise in the Baltic is unlike any vacation that you’ve ever had. If you’re looking for a great cruise, consider these five things that make Baltic cruises unique. They might convince you that...
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5 Cruise Resources to Check Before You Go
A glance at CruiseCal.com, loaded with information. After having a few sailing under my belt, I have a checklist that I use to make sure I have all my bases covered. Since a big part of my job is...
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5 Reasons to Cruise During Hurricane Season
June 1st marks the first day of the six-month Atlantic hurricane season, ending November 30th. So I know what you’re thinking – yikes, who wants to cruise in a hurricane? – but not so fast, the timing...
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7 First Time Cruise Mistakes
Every day thousands of first time cruisers embark on what will be a vacation of a lifetime. They’ll tweet about it, post a ton of photos on Facebook and Instagram them. One thing they might not know is...
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5 Caribbean Beaches for your Christmas Card
Have you ever thought about how to have an amazing Christmas card photo? Look no further than your next family cruise vacation. You’ve gone a ton of options to snap that winning shot to share with...
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Cancel for Any Reason Travel Insurance
Recently we received a listener question about travel insurance and the possibility of canceling their upcoming trip. Question I will soon be booking a cruise for July 2015. There are 7 people in my...
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6 Ways to see San Juan on a Budget
If your cruise ship docks in San Juan, Puerto Rico you can spend the day without breaking the bank. There is something around every corner in Old San Juan from when you first enter the harbor til you...
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Getting to Trunk Bay from Cruise Ship
Trunk Bay from the observation point. Recently I had a chance to take a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise and St. Thomas was one of the stops along the way. Though St. Thomas can be amazing, thanks...
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