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

Connie George

Dec 1, 20226 min read

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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Celebrity Summit: Refurbishment, FAQs, and a Special Invitation

Connie George

Nov 16, 20223 min read

Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Summit: Refurbishment, FAQs, and a Special Invitation

Celebrity Summit is a beautiful, timeless cruise ship. There are many reasons why you do want to consider her for your next cruise...

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Champion Gymnast Simone Biles Named Godmother of Celebrity Beyond

Connie George

May 12, 20223 min read

Celebrity Cruises

Champion Gymnast Simone Biles Named Godmother of Celebrity Beyond

Nineteen-time World Champion, seven-time Olympic Medalist, author, and Dancing with the Stars contestant Simone Biles is adding one more...

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

Connie George

Mar 2, 20225 min read

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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17 Compelling Reasons Why an American Riverboat Cruise Should Be Your Next Vacation

Connie George

Dec 10, 20214 min read

River Cruise

17 Compelling Reasons Why an American Riverboat Cruise Should Be Your Next Vacation

Sailing the U.S. rivers has continued to grow in popularity resulting in more ships being built here for that purpose. But due to Covid,...

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Viking Ocean Cruises vs. Viking River Cruises Including Pros & Cons

Connie George

Aug 30, 20218 min read

Viking Cruise Line

Viking Ocean Cruises vs. Viking River Cruises Including Pros & Cons

Viking has three divisions consisting of Viking Ocean Cruises, Viking River Cruises, and Viking Expeditions. This post compares their...

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The Beauty of Iceland: A Peek at Someone's Recent Trip

Connie George

Aug 19, 20216 min read

Viking Cruise Line

The Beauty of Iceland: A Peek at Someone's Recent Trip

Iceland's nickname, "Land of Fire and Ice," couldn't be more fitting. It's an island country of extremes, including over 200 glaciers and...

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What You Need to Know About Planning a Trip to Iceland Now (2022)

Connie George

Aug 8, 20217 min read

General Travel Tips

What You Need to Know About Planning a Trip to Iceland Now (2022)

Interest in traveling to Iceland was growing by leaps and bounds before Covid-19. I was glad to see Iceland do so well with the...

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Beginner's Guide to Your Best Cruise Ship Cabin Location

Connie George

Jun 28, 20219 min read

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, 20214 min read

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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Farewell to a Cruise and Hollywood Legend: Gavin MacLeod (aka Captain Stubing)

Connie George

May 31, 20215 min read

Cruising

Farewell to a Cruise and Hollywood Legend: Gavin MacLeod (aka Captain Stubing)

Gavin MacLeod was a talented actor who performed in films and television. He played supporting roles in two well-liked TV shows and a...

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Don't Pack These 11 Things for Your Galapagos Cruise

Connie George

May 28, 20214 min read

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, 20217 min read

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, 20203 min read

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, 20203 min read

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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Guilt-Free Eating on Symphony of the Seas: 19 Quick Calorie-Burning Suggestions

Connie George

Jan 31, 20202 min read

Cruising

Guilt-Free Eating on Symphony of the Seas: 19 Quick Calorie-Burning Suggestions

Whether you want to keep a bit active or you are looking for a full work-out that will have you “feeling the burn,” Symphony of the Seas...

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Connie George

Jan 15, 20203 min read

Cruising

Insider’s Guide to WAVE SEASON

What most people call “winter months” or “first quarter of the year,” we in the travel industry call “Wave Season.” It’s a decades-old...

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Our “Top 8” Places to Visit When Cruising to Barbados

Connie George

Apr 2, 20193 min read

Caribbean

Our “Top 8” Places to Visit When Cruising to Barbados

The only thing I find disappointing about cruising to Barbados is that it’s not on more cruise itineraries. Located in the southeastern...

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