Posted on 10 June 2014. Tags: booking a cruise, cabins, Carnival Cruise Lines, cell phones at sea, credit card, cruise fare, cruise loyalty programs, cruise ship, cruise vacation, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, ship spas, shore excursions, smart cruise strategies, staterooms, Travel Guard, travel insurance
Why are some cruise travelers smarter than others? Simply put, they’ve been there, done that, and through trial and error have concocted strategies that avoid travel mishaps. Here are some tips that guarantee smooth sailing from cruisers in the know.
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Posted on 31 August 2009. Tags: allergies, allergy proof your cruise, cruise vacation, dust mites, food allergy, medication, mold, pollen, ship doctors, ship medical care, smoking, staterooms
If you’re one of the 50 million Americans who suffer from some sort of allergy, there are ways to make your next cruise vacation easier on the sinuses. If you have allergies or asthma, planning before you cruise can…
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Posted on 12 July 2008. Tags: British drunks, cabins, cabins from hell, Carla Bruni, Carnival Cruise Lines, Carnival Splendor, cruise vacation, drunks on ships, Fun ships, Japanese, John Heald, noisy staterooms, President Sarkozy, staterooms
Okay, you heard my prior grumblings that I wasn’t happy about my stateroom. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not the stateroom itself — Carnival has great appointed and comfy staterooms. The big issue is the location of my stateroom and this common place on a number of ships. Read about the fools in the hall…
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