A while back, we wrote a piece about the perks you can potentially get if you stay in a hotel as someone who owns stock in said brand, or parent …
Cruise tips
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If you’re planning a cruise, there’s more to consider than just the itinerary, cabin type, or excursions—you also want to think strategically about how you pay for it. That’s because …
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We’ve always been more into points and planes than ships and sea days. But over time, cruising has started to grow on us. My wife Sharon’s enthusiasm tends to drop …
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Cruises
The Virgin Voyages App Stinks – Here’s How to Make it Stink Less
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegMy husband and I are big fans of Virgin Voyages. The food is better than that of any other cruise line we’ve been on, we love the sophisticated-but-cheeky atmosphere, and …
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Cruise Line Left Family of 9 Behind When Late From Cruise-Sponsored Excursion
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen you’re cruising and book an excursion, the general rule of thumb is that if you buy the excursion through the cruise company, the ship is guaranteed to wait for …
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How Long Will A Cruise Ship Wait For Passengers If They’re Late Getting Back to Port?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf there’s one thing you can say about every cruise line out there, it’s that they’re prompt. If they say they’re going to leave a port at whatever time, you …
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Cruising has a lot going for it. They usually offer great meals, activities and shows, and many have Kids Clubs so you can drop the kids off and enjoy some …
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Cruisers Charged $100,000 For Dinner on Royal Caribbean Ship
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen you go on a cruise, meals are almost always included (actually, I can’t think of a cruise line that charges for meals, but I’m keeping the “almost” in there, …
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The Things Virgin Voyages Doesn’t Tell You About Their Cruises
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegMy husband and I went on our very first Virgin Voyages cruise in the summer of 2022. I already gave you an overall idea of what we thought about it. …
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12+ Oddball Cruise Tips & Tricks the Cruise Lines Will Never Tell You
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegPeople are cruising much more than they used to. Whereas the typical cruise guest used to trend older and slightly more Republican, those demographics have really changed since the pandemic. …