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Examining the process of cruise travel from research to booking, packing, travel gear, travel apps and more

Cruising from Florida 101: Getting Started.3

Posted onMay 4, 2016September 28, 2016AuthorChris Owen

So we’ve talked about Internet Cruise Brokers and Certified Cruise Travel Agents, but what about just picking up the phone or going online to book directly with the cruise line?  Why not just eliminate the “middleman” and deal directly with the source? Read More …

CategoriesPlanningTagscruising, florida, getting, started

Cruising From Florida 101: Getting Started.2

Posted onMay 2, 2016September 28, 2016AuthorChris Owen

I feel bad for those who may have had their cruise vacation plans disrupted by trusting Internet Cruise Brokers who ignored them after the sale or went out of business as we discussed in Part One of this series on Cruising From Read More …

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Cruising from Florida 101: Getting Started

Posted onMay 1, 2016September 28, 2016AuthorChris Owen

There are three basic ways to book a cruise.  Directly with the cruise line, an Internet Cruise Broker or a Travel Agent.  Which is the best way?  Let’s find out. First, let’s start with the Internet Cruise Broker. That would be Read More …

CategoriesPlanningTagscruising, florida, getting, started

A Half Dozen Sources Of Cruise Inspiration

Posted onApril 4, 2016April 1, 2016AuthorChris Owen

Travelers choose cruise vacations for different reasons. Some agree with industry talking points: Unpack once, visit multiple destinations; A safe and secure mode of travel; No cooking or cleaning like at home; An outstanding travel value and more.  The health-oriented Read More …

CategoriesPlanningTagscruise, dozen, inspiration, sources

NCL To Belize Tender Operators: Thanks Anyway

Posted onMarch 31, 2016March 31, 2016AuthorChris Owen

Getting cruise travelers to shore when visiting Belize has been a problem for quite some time.  Cruise lines are required to use Belize tender operators to make that happen.  Not enough of the little boats makes the process take longer than Read More …

CategoriesPlanningTagsanyway, belize, operators, tender, thanks

Pre-Cruise Hotel Experience Brings New Review Strategy

Posted onMarch 22, 2016AuthorChris Owen

As pre-cruise hotel options go, it does not get a whole lot better than the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Airport Hotel.  Right across the highway from Fort Lauderdale International Airport, the gateway to Florida’s Port Everglades, this is a Read More …

CategoriesPlanningTagsbrings, cruise, experience, hotel, review, strategy

Coming Up: Viking Sea Empires Of The Mediterranean

Posted onMarch 10, 2016May 11, 2016AuthorChris Owen

Coming up next, Whitney and I sail on Viking  Cruises new Viking Sea. Sister to still-new Viking Star, we’ll be back on the popular Empires of the Mediterranean itinerary.  That’s the same itinerary Lisa and I did last year, in Read More …

CategoriesPlanningTagscoming, empires, mediterranean, Viking

A Cruise To Cuba? There Is One And You Can Go

Posted onMarch 6, 2016March 7, 2016AuthorChris Owen

We talk a lot here about how the world of cruise vacations can provide some of the best travel experiences imaginable.  We know cruising is a wonderful value that brings lifetime quality memories allowing us to escape real life, check off a number Read More …

CategoriesDestinations, PlanningTagscruise, there

Shopping For A Cruise? We Have A New Tool For That

Posted onFebruary 26, 2016September 13, 2016AuthorChris Owen

  The world of cruise travel sure has come a long way over the years.  Sorting through some old photos the other day, shot when cameras used film, ‘portable’ phones were not ‘smart’ and TWA was our hometown Kansas City airline, I thought Read More …

CategoriesPlanningTagscruise, shopping

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