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6 Things to Do in Seville (Besides Bullfights)
Think of Seville and thoughts of bullfighting are not too far behind. Although witnessing this tradition is a popular way to spend time in the city, it is by no means the only experience to have.
If you don’t want …
24 Hours in Venice: 5 Delicious Eats
Floating through the canals of Venice in a gondola can make you hungry and what better place than Italy to explore the local food. In principle, yes, but there is another side to this port.
As famous as Venice is …
Photo Essay: 10 Quirky Food Sculptures
There is food and there is art. Combine the two, as many cruise ships do, and you have a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. …
4 Lessons I Learned Working on a Cruise Ship
I’d never been on a cruise ship before I went to work on one. In fact, before that first cruise, the largest ship I’d ever stepped foot on was the Staten Island ferry.
And yet, two days after I’d graduated …
5 Cute Books to Teach Your Kids about the Sea
Just thinking about going on a cruise makes most adults giddy with excitement, but the same may not be true for your little ones.
The ocean is a vast expanse of endless water that contains many unseen—and scary—elements. Stepping off …
24 Hours in Barcelona: 5 Things NOT to Do
Based on most cruise itineraries, your port stop in Barcelona is unlikely to give you more than a day to explore the sights of this amazing city. To maximize the time you have on land, here are five things NOT …
5 Cringe-Free Cruises for Singles
While cruises conjure up images of crystal-clear waters, poolside lounging while drinking a cocktail and ports of interest to explore, they also bring to mind couples and families running around the ship. Rarely are cruises targeted toward singles; in fact, …
20 Facts You Never Knew About Why the Titanic Sank
On April 15, 1912, the RMS Titanic took her maiden voyage heading to New York. Days into her journey, the ship hit an iceberg and sunk with 1,514 lives lost. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the ship’s sinking. …
How to be a Cutting-Edge Cruiser in 2012
The beauty of the cruise industry is its continual reinvention and one-upmanship (pun intended) serving to the cruiser’s benefit. If you’re spending your hard-earned bucks on a cruise vacation this year, why not be on the cutting edge of what’s …
50 Ways to Save Money on Your Next Cruise
Did you feel like you were the only one who paid top dollar for your last cruise? If so, or even if you didn’t, here are 50 ways to save money on your next cruise:…
6 Best Cruises for Your Special Diet
Food is omnipresent on cruises where every activity seems punctuated by another opportunity to eat. This is great if you can work your way through any given buffet without fear or favor, not so much if you have a special …
Top 10 Most Extravagant Cruises in the World
This year marks 100 years since the Titanic set sail, and although there wasn’t a happy ending, there is no denying the magic and lavishness that her sailing inspired. Luxurious jaunts on the high seas remain as coveted today as …
8 Cruise Ship Mistakes That Make You Look Dumb
You may have been on many vacations but a first cruise can feel like stepping into a new world where the rules have changed and people dress accordingly. Here are 8 first timer cruise ship mistakes and how to avoid …