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A family cruise, especially with an infant, can be a daunting vacation to plan. Many families are planning multi-generational trips and family reunion cruises. No one wants to be excluded from these large family trips just because they have a little one to take along. We can’t all afford nannies to cruise with us and it’s unfair to…
Today, Royal Caribbean International takes delivery of the newest and ship in its fleet – Allure of the Seas. Allure is sister ship to Oasis of the Seas, which has the honor of being the largest cruise ships in the world. Last year I had the honor of seeing Oasis in port for her US debut…
An aspect of travel that makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside is giving back to communities I visit. I’ve written about my wonderful friend, Nancy Schretter, many times and how her idea with TogetherforGood.org has brought joy and much needed items to communities all over the globe. Here is a video recap of our…
A popular question we get from readers is “What’s included in a cruise?” Fortunately, meals are one of the included items, but not at all restaurants. Cruise ships usually offer included dining at certain restaurants (buffet lines and main dining room). Premium restaurants incur an extra charge and usually require reservations. On a recent cruise I experienced aboard…
Choosing a cruise excursion can be a tough thing to do. Many cruise passengers are watching their budgets and wanting to avoid the crowds. I’m not big on being herded around in large groups, following the leader who is carrying a sign. Cruises have been getting bad reps, when it comes to the crowd aspect of destinations, however,…