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Lonely Planet New Cruise Port Guides Offer a Wealth of Info

Lonely Planet New Cruise Port Guides Offer a Wealth of Info

Whether you’ve cruised a few dozen times or it’s your first cruise, figuring out what to do in cruise ports can be … View Post
Travel Tips
Five Good Reasons to Take Your Cruise Line’s Shore Excursion

Five Good Reasons to Take Your Cruise Line’s Shore Excursion

I’m not one to always follow the crowd. Many times in port, I forego the cruise line shore excursion and explore the downtown … View Post
Solo Travel
Five Things to Know Cruising Solo on a Transatlantic Crossing

Five Things to Know Cruising Solo on a Transatlantic Crossing

This isn’t your typical cruise. Not long ago, I cruised solo onboard Holland America’s Koningsdam across the Atlantic Ocean en route to … View Post
Travel Tips
Best Places to See Sail Away from Port Canaveral

Best Places to See Sail Away from Port Canaveral

Where to find the best views for sail away from Port Canaveral Whether you live near Port Canaveral, visit the area or stay in … View Post
Travel Tips
How to Be a Tourist in Your Own Backyard

How to Be a Tourist in Your Own Backyard

Traveling abroad can be a lot of fun, but as you’d guess, it can also be very expensive. On top of that, if … View Post
Travel Tips
5 Really Good Reasons Not to Book a Balcony Stateroom

5 Really Good Reasons Not to Book a Balcony Stateroom

Don’t go financially overboard when selecting your stateroom. Sure, we all love to splurge from time to time. Unfortunately for most of us, … View Post
Travel Tips
6 Iconic Landmarks to Visit in Miami

6 Iconic Landmarks to Visit in Miami

Known as the cruise capital of the world, Miami has a lot to offer both visitors and locals. We mentioned in a previous post … View Post
Travel Tips
9 Things to Know Before You Book Your Cruise

9 Things to Know Before You Book Your Cruise

A little advance planning before you book a cruise, helps ensure the perfect cruise vacation. Every cruise line repeats the benefits of cruising; meals, … View Post
Travel Tips
BEST Things to Do in Cartagena, Spain

BEST Things to Do in Cartagena, Spain

If you’re looking for independent things to do in Cartagena, Spain, this may not be the perfect port.  At least not at first … View Post
Travel Tips
To Europe and Beyond 2018 – Things to Do in Malaga, Spain

To Europe and Beyond 2018 – Things to Do in Malaga, Spain

First stop in Europe: Malaga Spain! We made it!  From Ft. Lauderdale to Malaga, Spain in 11 days aboard Holland America Koningsdam.  I was here&… View Post
Travel Tips
Cruising Solo: What the Cruise Lines Don’t Want You to Know

Cruising Solo: What the Cruise Lines Don’t Want You to Know

As an experienced solo cruiser, it’s easy to jaunt through a cruising life without hesitation.  We love cruising solo on a whim, take … View Post

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