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Cruise Packing Essentials: Things I Never Sail Without
What cruise essentials should you always pack, and which items do first-time cruisers often forget? Cruise cabins have limited space, few outlets, and some surprising restrictions, so packing the right items can make...
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Margaritaville at Sea Islander Review: Is This Budget Cruise Worth It?
Is Margaritaville at Sea really as bad as the reviews say, or is this budget cruise worth a second look? After sailing on Margaritaville at Sea Islander from Tampa to Cozumel, I found some surprising reasons to love...
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KUZÁ Beach Park Cozumel Review: Is It Worth the Money?
Is KUZÁ Beach and Adventure Park the best beach day in Cozumel, or does this new attraction still have some work to do? After spending a full day at KUZÁ, we discuss the ticket prices, all-inclusive packages, VIP...
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7 Mistakes the Family Cruise Planner Makes
Planning a family cruise and realizing you’re suddenly responsible for everyone’s passports, payments, and plans?
Many of the biggest family cruise problems start long before embarkation day. We cover seven common...
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Cruise Prices, Storms & Sandals
What does Royal Caribbean’s $3 billion Sandals deal mean for cruisers, and what other cruise changes could affect your next vacation?*Royal Caribbean Group is buying a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts, while...
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Costa Maya: 5 Worst And 5 Best
Is Costa Maya still worth visiting before Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day Mexico changes this Western Caribbean cruise port?
We discuss five downsides and five reasons Costa Maya is still one of my favorite cruise...
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5 Worst Things About Cruising to Puerto Plata
Is Puerto Plata one of the best cruise ports in the Dominican Republic, or are there a few things you should know first?
We discuss the five worst and five best things about cruising to Puerto Plata, including...
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Travel Agent TRUTH
Can almost anyone really become a travel agent, and what should you know before signing with a host agency? We discuss travel agent startup costs, commission splits, monthly fees, MLMs, training, discounts, and the...
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5 Worst and Best Things About Cruising to Cozumel
Is Cozumel really paradise, or are there a few things cruisers should know first?**
We discuss the five worst and five best things about cruising to Cozumel, including sargassum, crowds, cruise piers, beach clubs,...
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Panama Canal Cruise: What I Wish I Knew Before Going
**Are you sure your Panama Canal cruise actually goes through the canal?**
Full transits, partial transits, and Panama port calls can offer very different experiences. We explain how to tell them apart, what to know...
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Cruise Pet Peeves: The Worst Things Passengers Do
What cruise ship behavior instantly ruins the mood of your vacation? From chair hogs reserving empty pool loungers to crowded elevators, buffet hygiene problems, loud Bluetooth speakers, smoking on balconies, and...
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Your Cruise Is Overbooked: Here’s What Actually Happens
Can Royal Caribbean take away a cruise you already booked? We explain what overbooking emails mean, why cruise lines ask for volunteers, whether GTY cabins face more risk, and what to check before accepting a refund...
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