Archive for June, 2010

Jun 28 2010

Cruise Ship Salons & Spas | Get Pampered at Sea

Published by Kimberly under On Board

Just when you think you can’t get any more relaxed, you spot the cruise ships salon and spa and realize you are in fact in paradise. Cruise ships are home to some of the best salons and spas in the world. Exotic treatments, luxury products and an experienced staff will take you to a new [...]

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Jun 28 2010

Health & Fitness | Stay in Shape While Cruising

Published by Kimberly under On Board

If you’ve read our section on Dining then our fitness article is a must read. With so much delicious food available to you it’s easy to come back from vacation with more than just souvenirs! Cruise lines are very aware of today’s diet and exercise trends and have outfitted their ships with state of the [...]

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Jun 28 2010

Dining | Know Your Options for Fine Dining at Sea

Published by Kimberly under On Board

When 2 Dine: Open Seating vs. Traditional Dining Now for the most important part of your cruise…the food! Here a few tips to make your dining experience more than just a meal. Most cruise lines are veering away from the traditional first or second and early or late seating and now give their guests a [...]

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Jun 28 2010

What To Pack | Pick the Right Cruise Wear for Your Vacation

Published by Kimberly under Before You Go

Just like any other trip you wonder what and how much to pack. You take into consideration the weather, where you’re going and what activities you’ll be doing. Cruise lines actually make packing for a cruise a cinch by including a list of suggested cruise wear for each day. For example, on our Alaskan cruise [...]

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Jun 28 2010

Choosing Your Cabin | Find the Stateroom that Fits Your Travel Needs

Published by Kimberly under Booking Your Cruise

Location, location, location! Choosing a cabin is like buying real estate…location, location, location! The location of your cabin or stateroom (these terms are interchangeable) can make or break your cruise. Loud music from a nearby lounge or noisy guests congregating by the stairs may keep you up at night. When choosing your cabin, consider your [...]

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Jun 28 2010

Do-It-Yourself | Cruise Reservations on Your Own

Published by Kimberly under Booking Your Cruise

If you can’t already tell I am a huge fan of Travel agents and if you find the right one they can quickly become your best friend. Travel agents will notify you of deals and promotions before they even hit the market, allowing you to have first choice of cabin selections and other pre and post options. [...]

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Jun 28 2010

Travel Agents 101 | Book Your Cruise with a Pro

Published by Kimberly under Booking Your Cruise

From working in the luxury travel industry I’ve met with countless cruise line executives and sales representatives. Over and over they would continually express their gratitude to travel agents and need for agents to promote and sell their brand. Cruise lines invest a lot of time and money to develop travel agent specific training programs, [...]

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