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How to Avoid Disappointment and Frustration When Leaving on a Cruise!

I’ve had to run many times through airports to catch my connecting flights because of flight delays or cancellations. One time that comes to mind happened when we were on our way to Papeete, Tahiti for our cruise in the South Pacific. We were traveling from Montreal via Detroit, and then connecting in Los Angeles, […]

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Baltic Cruise: Round Trip from Copenhagen

Taking a Baltic cruise is an excellent way to explore the northern seas, the waterways of the Vikings. The best time to go is during the summer months. We opted to go during the last week of June when the days are endless so we could see the midnight sun. It’s pretty cool to watch […]

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Anytime Dining or Traditional Dining: Pros & Cons

More cruises now offer anytime dining (also called open seating) which means you can choose to go to any of the eligible restaurants without a reservation. Historically, when booking your cruise, you had to pre-select your dining time choosing between the  early seating (at 5:30 – 6 pm) and late seating (usually at 8 – 8:30 pm). You […]

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How to Make the Most of Your Time in Port in Kauai

We visited this lush island during our Hawaiian cruise. We made the most of our time in port by renting a car to drive along the north shore as far as the road would go. We stopped at various points of interest including Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge and Kee Beach. Then we turned around […]