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Cruise Prices, Storms & Sandals
What does Royal Caribbean’s $3 billion Sandals deal mean for cruisers, and what other cruise changes could affect your next vacation?*Royal Caribbean Group is buying a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts, while...
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Costa Maya: 5 Worst And 5 Best
Is Costa Maya still worth visiting before Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day Mexico changes this Western Caribbean cruise port?
We discuss five downsides and five reasons Costa Maya is still one of my favorite cruise...
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5 Worst Things About Cruising to Puerto Plata
Is Puerto Plata one of the best cruise ports in the Dominican Republic, or are there a few things you should know first?
We discuss the five worst and five best things about cruising to Puerto Plata, including...
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5 Worst and Best Things About Cruising to Cozumel
Is Cozumel really paradise, or are there a few things cruisers should know first?**
We discuss the five worst and five best things about cruising to Cozumel, including sargassum, crowds, cruise piers, beach clubs,...
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Travel Agent TRUTH
Can almost anyone really become a travel agent, and what should you know before signing with a host agency? We discuss travel agent startup costs, commission splits, monthly fees, MLMs, training, discounts, and the...
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Panama Canal Cruise: What I Wish I Knew Before Going
**Are you sure your Panama Canal cruise actually goes through the canal?**
Full transits, partial transits, and Panama port calls can offer very different experiences. We explain how to tell them apart, what to know...
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Your Cruise Is Overbooked: Here’s What Actually Happens
Can Royal Caribbean take away a cruise you already booked? We explain what overbooking emails mean, why cruise lines ask for volunteers, whether GTY cabins face more risk, and what to check before accepting a refund...
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Cruise Pet Peeves: The Worst Things Passengers Do
What cruise ship behavior instantly ruins the mood of your vacation? From chair hogs reserving empty pool loungers to crowded elevators, buffet hygiene problems, loud Bluetooth speakers, smoking on balconies, and...
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Do You Actually Need Cruise Travel Insurance?
Could travel insurance protect your cruise budget, or leave you with thousands in uncovered costs? We discuss what cruise travel insurance actually covers, why trip cancellation is often misunderstood, and why medical...
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Alaska Cruise Budget Guide: Where to Spend, Save, and Upgrade
Are you spending your Alaska cruise budget where it matters most? We discuss which ports are easy to explore on your own, where paid excursions in Juneau and Skagway may be worth the cost, and why an obstructed...
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The Truth About the MSC Sea Ships
Which MSC Sea ship is the best value and actually worth booking?
In this video, we discuss MSC Seaside, MSC Seaview, MSC Seashore, and MSC Seascape, including what all four ships share, what actually separates the...
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Best Nassau Beach Club Day Passes for Cruisers
Is Junkanoo Beach really the best free Nassau cruise port day, or is a resort day pass worth the money?
Nassau has plenty of cruise day pass options, but the price, location, and experience can vary a lot. In this...
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