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Tag Archives: cruise vacation

11/25/201408/01/2015

Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas | Pools and Pool Deck

by Marian Krueger, in category Cruises, Royal Caribbean

For anyone taking a vacation, a pool often is a necessity.  For cruisers, the pool deck is pretty much synonymous with cruising.  With more than a few from which to choose while onboard Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, you’ll love the variety and the views from any seat onboard while soaking up the sun.… Read More

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11/07/201307/11/2015

What I Only Remember Shortly After Returning Home from a Cruise

by Marian Krueger, in category Cruises

Do you often promise yourself that you’ll remember all the important lessons you learned from your cruise and then when the time comes, you don’t remember any of it?  That’s totally me, but this time I’m writing it all down and sharing it with you. 1. Sometimes I still feel like I’m on the ship… Read More

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07/09/201307/11/2015

Book Ahead or Last Minute? | Your Choices When Booking a Cruise

by Marian Krueger, in category Cruises

As much as we all want to believe we are organized, the truth is that not everyone is going to plan their vacation years in advance.  Although I would like to have every facet of my life well laid out, I will freely admit that’s simply not my life.  When it comes to cruising, some… Read More

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04/04/201210/25/2015

Why a Cruise Is a Great Overall Value

by Marian Krueger, in category Cruises

Are you a cruise lover or a cruise hater? The topic of cruising is one that completely polarizes people. You either like them or you don’t and most people will tell you exactly why. Unfortunately, as with most things in life, the people who have had bad experiences may be the ones who talk the… Read More

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03/22/201207/10/2015

Make Your Next Vacation a “No Fight” Zone

by Marian Krueger, in category Travel Tips

Most people dream of vacations pretty much throughout their year, throughout their workday, and any other time when they are waiting to be away from their routine life and somewhere else. Maybe it’s white sand beaches and margaritas. Or maybe it’s the dream of a jungle adventure in the Amazon. Or maybe it’s relaxing on… Read More

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05/20/201107/11/2015

When and to Where Should I Plan My Next Cruise?

by Marian Krueger, in category Cruises

Are you thinking about taking a cruise to the Caribbean? Maybe you have never cruised before and you’re thinking about a trip to the Mediterranean. Have you thought about doing it as a cruise? What if you are a cruise expert. Do you know when and to where to go on your next cruise? There… Read More

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03/14/201112/01/2016

CRUISE TIPS: Will I Get Seasick on a Cruise?

by Marian Krueger, in category Cruises
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One of the most common questions I am asked by people who have never been on a cruise is whether or not they will get seasick. Last week I read Marty and Barbi Cooper’s blog post, “Cruising and the Motion of the Ship” from their blog “Around the World Every Day” where they discussed the… Read More

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01/23/201106/21/2015

Another Reason to Use a Travel Agent

by Marian Krueger, in category Travel Tips

In November I wrote a blog post about the benefits of using a travel agent. That post was so well received I thought I would write a little more on the topic. I’m often asked if there are fees to use a travel agent. Some travel agents do charge fees for different services, like booking… Read More

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01/19/201106/21/2015

Cruise Outlook for 2011

by Marian Krueger, in category Cruises

It’s definitely true that I follow the news and trends in the cruise industry closely. If you have been thinking about a 7 day Caribbean cruise, this is the time to book! There are some great deals out right now as the cruise lines try to get your business during “Wave Season,” the time of… Read More

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01/11/201101/31/2016

Why I Love Cruises and You Can, Too!

by Marian Krueger, in category Cruises
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Do you like to cruise? Are you afraid a cruise will be boring? Here’s why I love cruises and I’m sure you will, too. The first time I ever went on a cruise was in the 90’s. We went through a travel agent who booked us in the cheapest cabin possible on the cheapest cruise… Read More

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