How We Did Cozumel in 5 Hours
The first thing you notice is the water. Looking out from our sixth floor balcony on the Carnival Glory, the Caribbean Sea is a soothing turquoise blue, the likes of…
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Caribbean & Islands
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6 Things We Love About Sea Days
A full day at sea, known among cruisers as a sea day, is the perfect time to enjoy the ship’s onboard amenities. And believe me, on modern cruise ships, there…
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How We Learned To Scuba Dive On A Cruise
I’m swimming in the Caribbean. It’s a sunny November morning in Grand Cayman. The water is refreshing and a hypnotic turquoise. After a couple of minutes, a few more people,…
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We’re Toasting the New Year With a Caribbean Cruise
I’m going to come right out and say it: I don’t like January—especially, now that we’re back on the East Coast, where freezing temperatures don’t necessarily mean there will be…
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17 Photos Proving That Cruising in Autumn is Awesome
When’s the best time to take a Caribbean cruise? Seasoned cruisers suggest April and July. The islands aren’t as crowded during those months and the weather is gorgeous, they say.…
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5 Easy Ways To Improve Your Next Cruise
Because of the “all-inclusive” nature of cruise ships, people often fall into a “set it and forget it” mindset after booking their cruise. There’s nothing wrong with this, of course.…
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8 Popular Cruise Myths Debunked
Maybe it comes from my mom who loves cruising—she’s been doing it now since the mid-90s—but I never understood some of the fears and misconceptions about taking a cruise. Following…
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