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It’s Cruise Wave Season – What You Need To Know Before Booking Cruise Deals

Every year, in the dark days and cold nights of winter, we all dream of escaping somewhere warm and sunny. The cruise industry is at the ready to accommodate you during Wave Season with hundreds of itineraries around the world.  Cruise Wave Season starts in mid-January and ends in early […]

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Review of Celebrity Edge Cruise Ship – “The Edge of Luxury at Sea” by Amy Stanning

I’ve sailed many cruise lines over the years and one of my favorite cruise memories was on Celebrity Constellation sailing Turkey and Greece.  Staff exceeding expectations is an understatement.  One night, the maître d saw me and remarked that I wasn’t booked for dinner (not many solos onboard plus I […]

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8 Days Notice – Fair or Not Fair? NCL Getaway Cruise Changes – Transatlantic Sailing

I’ve sailed on many cruise ships and cruise lines solo, with friends and family.  I’ve also been subject to missed ports while sailing, norovirus, medical evacuations and a cruise ship that never left the port of Miami so I’ve seen some things.  And I get the cruise contract basically gives […]

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Summer Travel Sandals – Review Waldlaufer Nora Bronze Wedge Sandal

I planned a last minute transatlantic cruise from New York to Southampton, England and was super happy to pack my new Waldlaufer Nora sandals in Bronze because the color is a great neutral (surprisingly) to pair well with so many outfits and an easy shoe to pack. As I’ve posted […]

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The Bruges Boat Tour of the Canals – See the City from the Water

When in Rome…..or Bruges…  I often shun the very touristy things when I travel but in Bruges, I had to give in to the canal tour.  Sure, I already walked a good portion of the city along the canal but why not get in the boat with thirty strangers to […]

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5 Disney Cruise Tips for the First Time Disney Cruise Family Sailing

When my family booked their Disney cruise for Mom’s birthday and dragged me along (didn’t I already treat Mom to a lavish birthday trip to Paris/London?), I decided that they needed to do the Disney Cruise the right way.  They had previously sailed twice before and were not aware of […]

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New Ship Sailing to Alaska from Seattle: 5 Highlights of The Norwegian Bliss Ship

Who doesn’t love new car smell?  What about new cruise ship smell of adventure and a plethora of fun filled activities and amenities? We all love those! So if you’ve been following my Alaskan adventures you know that there is incredible scenery and adventure on an Alaskan cruise. The tough […]

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The Alaska Raptor Center in Sitka – Will the Eagles Fly Again?

The American Bald Eagle, a symbol of American pride.  To see an eagle fly is quite simply beautiful with its long wings and soaring paths.  But for many birds, including the bald eagle in Alaska, there are many hazards – namely cars in towns.  When a bird is injured, they […]

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Alaska Cruise Tour: Taku Glacier Hovercraft Adventure in Juneau. I Want a Hovercraft!

Alaska, for me, is about the adventure and nature’s beauty and when you can combine the two that’s even better.  On my first visit to Alaska many years ago, I flew in a helicopter to the Mendenhall glacier to do a bit of glacier hiking (crampons, poles and helmets required) […]