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Taking a DIY approach to visiting Pompeii As a frequent traveller and tourist, I’m not always a fan of organized tours. I know that they’re a popular way for people to see certain places without doing the research about those places themselves. With the right guide, these tours can be incredibly informative. I learned a…
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Knowing you can get a hotel room during the day will change how you travel! I still haven’t watched the acclaimed show “The White Lotus,” but I’ve seen a quote of something that Parker Posey’s character said in an episode: “I just don’t think at this age that I’m meant to live an uncomfortable life.”…
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We took a tour that’s an excellent option for your stop in Sitka For our port stop in Sitka, I booked the Royal Caribbean tour “Wildlife Expedition Cruise, Homestead Adventure, & Treats.” We were fortunate to be in Sitka on a rare sunny day, which made this excursion nearly perfect! The Sitka cruise port sits…
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The best time to buy your Royal Caribbean drink package is…now! If you’re going on a Royal Caribbean cruise, you may be thinking of buying one of the cruise line’s all-inclusive drink packages for your trip. There are three options for drink packages in a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, and each has a…
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If you’re lucky, in the months leading up to your cruise, the cruise line will run a sale on pre-cruise purchases such as beverage packages, specialty dining, and shore excursions. This post will talk specifically about Royal Caribbean, but the same principle applies to all lines: When the price of something you’ve already purchased drops,…
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Yep, you can do it! Here’s how: Alaska cruises are notoriously difficult to pack for. For one thing, the weather in the areas you visit can be wildly unpredictable. In my own experience, I’ve found myself wearing anything from a tank top to three layers and a hat. And those were all in July! People…
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No — and you might not even want it! I’m not trying to manufacture controversy with this post, I promise. But it’s my opinion that not only do you not *need* a balcony in Alaska, you may even be happier with an inside cabin. As I’m writing this blog post, I’m on my fifth Alaska…
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Make a shandy! (That is, head to a brewery) * H/t to my roommate and travel buddy Emily for the excellent post title It should have been so easy. I was flying to Seattle to meet my brother for our Alaska cruise. His flight was direct, mine connected in Austin. (I like to fly out…
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Just one email a month, I promise 😁 Want to see yourself in selfies like these? I send out an email newsletter once a month with cruise deals, stories from my travels, tips for cruising, and suggestions for cruises you should be booking now. You can click here to sign up for my email newsletter.…
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How does luggage work when you board a cruise? Whether you’re a minimalist or want to bring everything with you that might possibly need, it helps to understand your options for bringing luggage on your cruise ship. There are some things you can do to make this process much easier! When you arrive at the…
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