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Excited about your Royal Caribbean cruise? Usually, my cruise excitement is tempered a bit as I prepare for embarkation day – which can often be long and stressful. However, there are some things to do to prepare for the day. Here are our Royal Caribbean embarkation tips for your first day. We have been on …

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If you’ve been a frequent reader here, you know that I am an avid cruiser on the Disney Cruise Line. I love their beautiful ships and fantastic service and have been happy on every single sailing I’ve done. We’ve reviewed all of their ships here and we’ve always had a positive experience. However, this past …

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With all of the new cruise ships (and even some cruise lines!) over the past two years, you may be considering a cruise. Taking a cruise can be an effective and affordable way to see multiple destinations – you will travel to different ports of call as you stay in one room with no need …

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Cruises can be an effortless vacation for families. Once you are onboard, you’ll already have much of your entertainment, meals, and other vacation plans settled. The family-friendly lines offer kids’ programming, including kids’ clubs and amenities, so you’ll probably even have some free time during your vacation. Packing, however, is extremely important. You’ll have limited …

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When I recommend hotels, I generally suggest that the traveler strongly consider how they will use the room before paying for upgrades like suites and a good view. With a cruise, however, I feel that stateroom selection is even more important. You’ll probably be in the room more than you would for other types of …

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