Special Needs at Sea
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READ MOREPrincess S7 Category… A Well Kept Secret
The S7 (window suite) class of cabins is not for everyone. They are for the cruisers who would rather have more space in their cabin than a balcony. These cabins range in size from 319 sq ft to 341 sq ft.  A good time to consider this...
READ MORERuby Princess
Princess Cruise Lines is so dependable and comfortable that they have a broad appeal.  They do an excellent job of delivering “what everyone wants” as well as unique itineraries. Passengers on board were from all ranges and there...
READ MOREIsland Princess
The Island Princess is classical nautical with a splash of contemporary and a dash of deco much like a perfectly blended martini from the Crooners Bar. The public areas are very comfortable. Â Open and tasteful with warm woods and a distinct old...
READ MOREFood Allergies and Cruising
The same vigilance that is required at home when you eat out is also required on the ship. Linda Allen (Linda Allen MBA MCC, January 6, 2004 – Updated April 10th, 2012) The Suggestions Traveling by cruise ship can be one of the most...
READ MOREQuiet Cruising
Bill’s an extrovert, I’m an introvert. He gets energy from crowds of people. Crowds make me want to stab my eyes out and swallow a bunch of pills. Bill loves going on cruises; cruises exhaust me. To settle this marital battle, we...
READ MORETraveling Bare
Going “bare” is an insurance slang for having a potential liability that is not covered by insurance. In today’s world, insurance is something that we purchase routinely for our cars, home, and business. However, sometimes we...
READ MOREMedically speaking: what the cruise passenger should know
Cruise passengers may or may not come on board prepared for their cruise.  Some have embarked with little or no forethought to the situations they may encounter in their travels. Even passengers with complicated medical conditions may book a...
READ MORENorwegian Epic
The vibe and excitement on the Norwegian Epic is palpable. The target market is young and active. Â I was surprised at how much there is to see and do and this is the only cruise that I have ever been on that I used my BlackBerry on the ship to...
READ MORECosta Atlantica
What type of North American passenger would like this type of Costa cruise? A value oriented traveler who has traveled in Europe preferably on land rather than ship. A FARCUS DESIGN I had never sailed Costa and rarely sold it, but I worked a...
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