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John Roberts is a freelance writer and operator of InTheLoopTravel.com. He writes about cruising and active travel, highlighting how people can connect with the world and other cultures through rewarding travel experiences.
For the past several years, cruise ships have been increasingly tapping into our thirst for tasty craft beers. Yes, the craft beer scene has been a thing on shore for a couple decades, and it’s been huge. So, it was impossible for cruise lines to ignore. Thus, they have been bringing the best suds out […]
The party starts as soon as we hit the pier to board our ship. And it doesn’t stop until more than three days later, late into the last night, mere hours before passengers are due to get off at the end of the cruise. We’re on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas for back-to-back theme […]
Belize is a beautifully lush English-speaking Caribbean nation situated directly to the south of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and to the east of its Central America neighbor Guatemala. The people are friendly and welcoming to cruise tourists who like the destination’s warm temperatures and variety of activities available both on land and in the surrounding waters. […]
As the biggest and probably most-recognized name in cruising, Carnival Cruise Line offers more than two dozen big ships loaded with a little bit of everything to appeal to all kinds of cruisers. They don’t call them “Fun Ships” for nothing. Carnival also has been innovative, creating a batch of special experiences and features on […]
Picking your ideal cruise can be a lot like dating. Many cruisers play the field to see which cruise line is a perfect fit. This is a fun period when you can try all sizes, shapes and styles of ships and cruises to see what works for your lifestyle and expectations. Then, when things click, […]
Puerto Rico offers so much for the cruiser to love. It’s a Caribbean destination that is close to the United States. Plus, San Juan offers one of the most memorable “sail-ins” as you reach the harbor area just off the rocky coastline, and you will be amazed by the pretty colonial architecture and stunning fortresses […]
I’ve tried many new and adventurous things during cruise vacations to exotic and unfamiliar lands. What is it about these destinations far from home that often make us a little bit bolder or more daring than we typically tend to be at home? I think it’s something about seizing the moments that we have been […]
You might have seen the cruise ships in port on your sailings in the Mediterranean or Caribbean. You know the ones, the ships with lips – right there at the bow. AIDA is part of the Carnival Corp. family of nine cruise lines, and it’s a line that caters almost exclusively to the German cruiser — […]
You only live once, so you better look out for No. 1. This motto especially holds true when it comes to your cruise. You only get a couple weeks off each year, and you’ve been looking forward to your big cruise vacation, so you’re going to make the most of it. And because hanging out […]
What to pack? This is easily one of the most-discussed topics for cruisers – newbies and veterans alike. One of the best things about cruising is that a lot of your standard conveniences and necessities will already be available for you onboard your ship. So there are dozens of items you won’t need to pack […]
