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Navigating Cruise Ship Buffets: 20 Must-Know Tips for Your Next Cruise

Connie George

Jun 25
3 min

Cruising

Navigating Cruise Ship Buffets: 20 Must-Know Tips for Your Next Cruise

I recently shared an article featuring my Top Cruise Ship Buffets. Following that, I was asked to share tips to make the experience great...

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13 Mediterranean Parks for Your Royal Caribbean Oasis-Class Med Cruise

Connie George

Jun 2
5 min

Mediterranean

13 Mediterranean Parks for Your Royal Caribbean Oasis-Class Med Cruise

13 parks that stand as special..... From Barcelona to Rome, these parks offer travelers a chance to immerse yourselves in nature's beauty...

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Essential Items to Pack in Your Carry-On Bag

Connie George

Jan 17
4 min

Packing

Essential Items to Pack in Your Carry-On Bag

These suggestions take the guesswork out of planning your carry-on bag.

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Should You Book Your Cruise Early? When’s the Best Time to Book?

Connie George

Nov 21, 2023
4 min

Cruise Tips

Should You Book Your Cruise Early? When’s the Best Time to Book?

For a long time, some of the best prices were for last-minute bookings. It worked out especially well...But now, those opportunitys are rare

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Princess Cruises Announces the Culinary Delights of the New Sun Princess

Connie George

Sep 29, 2023
8 min

Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises Announces the Culinary Delights of the New Sun Princess

When Sun Princess starts sailing in February, 2024, she’ll be Princess Cruises' largest and most innovative ship, packed with lots of...

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Guide to AmaWaterways' Christmas Markets Cruises: Details, Tips & Promotions

Connie George

Aug 3, 2023
6 min

AmaWaterways

Guide to AmaWaterways' Christmas Markets Cruises: Details, Tips & Promotions

Experience festive traditions of fascinating destinations and feel the magic when visiting European Christmas Markets on a river cruise.

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Remember "Go Fishing" 9 Easy Tips for Healthy Travel

Connie George

Apr 25, 2023
4 min

General Travel Tips

Remember "Go Fishing" 9 Easy Tips for Healthy Travel

Unless we’re going to stay home inside a bubble, we can’t completely avoid all germs. But there’s a lot that’s in our power to control to...

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11 Tasks Cruise Pros Do on the Last Cruise Day

Connie George

Feb 7, 2023
6 min

Cruise Tips

11 Tasks Cruise Pros Do on the Last Cruise Day

Sadly, “all good things come to an end,” and that’s especially true when you know your cruise will soon be over. Knowing what you must do...

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Mazatlán Cruise Stop: Day of the Dead and a Day Spa

Connie George

Dec 1, 2022
6 min

Mexican Riviera

Mazatlán Cruise Stop: Day of the Dead and a Day Spa

I was prepping for my Discovery Princess cruise to the Mexican Riviera, specifically trying to decide what to do in Mazatlán. I enjoy...

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28 Easy Ways to Create Romantic Moments on Your Cruise Vacation (with images)

Connie George

Mar 2, 2022
5 min

Cruising

28 Easy Ways to Create Romantic Moments on Your Cruise Vacation (with images)

Cruises are the perfect setting for romance with so many ways to traditionally and also uniquely create and celebrate your love and...

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31 Germy Surfaces to Quickly Disinfect When Traveling to Avoid Illness

Connie George

Oct 30, 2021
3 min

General Travel Tips

31 Germy Surfaces to Quickly Disinfect When Traveling to Avoid Illness

I don't know about you, but too often, I come home from a trip to a cold that starts within days. Most typically, it's after trips that...

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The 5 Essential Pairs of Shoes You Need for Your Cruise

Connie George

Sep 20, 2021
4 min

Cruise Tips

The 5 Essential Pairs of Shoes You Need for Your Cruise

The less you pack, the happier you will be toting that luggage through the airport and when storing your stuff in your cabin. Those shoes...

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Beginner's Guide to Your Best Cruise Ship Cabin Location

Connie George

Jun 28, 2021
8 min

Cruise Tips

Beginner's Guide to Your Best Cruise Ship Cabin Location

I wrote this to assist three types of readers. It’s filled with years of experience in cruising and guiding our clients to have their...

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4 Reasons to Avoid Princess Cruises’ Complimentary Upgrades; One Great Reason to Say Yes

Connie George

Jun 17, 2021
4 min

Princess Cruises

4 Reasons to Avoid Princess Cruises’ Complimentary Upgrades; One Great Reason to Say Yes

Can a complimentary upgrade be a bad thing? For some people, yes. It can also be an excellent opportunity for the right people. Your...

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Don't Pack These 11 Things for Your Galapagos Cruise

Connie George

May 28, 2021
4 min

Galapagos

Don't Pack These 11 Things for Your Galapagos Cruise

Knowing what you should not pack can be nearly as helpful as having a list of items that you do need to pack . This is especially true...

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49 Dollar Tree Trip Packing Essentials (Includes Shopping List)

Connie George

May 12, 2021
7 min

General Travel Tips

49 Dollar Tree Trip Packing Essentials (Includes Shopping List)

Most items needed for your trip can be picked up super cheap at Dollar Tree for a third or less than you’d spend at a pharmacy or...

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Plan Now for Your MSC Cruises’ Exclusive Yacht Club Summer 2022 Vacation

Connie George

Dec 20, 2020
3 min

MSC Yacht Club

Plan Now for Your MSC Cruises’ Exclusive Yacht Club Summer 2022 Vacation

MSC Cruises will soon have 17 cruise vessels sailing worldwide. Eleven of these ships have Yacht Clubs, their “ship within a ship.” Or,...

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Reap the Most Benefits with Celebrity Cruise's Early Cabin Access

Connie George

Mar 3, 2020
3 min

Celebrity Cruises

Reap the Most Benefits with Celebrity Cruise's Early Cabin Access

Stop by your ship's spa for a tour, see if they are running any embarkation day specials and to make an appointment.

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