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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.
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 […]
Cruise lines have been building ships for many years with the goal of adding more and more onboard to appeal to as many people as possible. In short, they want to show cruisers what they have. Viking Ocean Cruises is proud of its choice to stand out because of what it doesn’t have. The fast-growing […]
If you’re anything like me when you look for a cruise, you love to load up your itinerary with lots of new destinations to explore (or some old favorites to revisit). But sea days are awesome, too. It’s really nice to be able to sleep in after a late night of karaoke singing or dancing […]
Like most cruisers, my introduction to the waterways was on the oceans. Lately, however, I have grown fond of river cruises, which offer a change of pace to the your typical big-ship cruise vacation. Both ocean cruising and river cruising provide wonderful ways to see the world, but they are two extremely different styles of […]
Seattle made its mark in the cruise industry decades ago as the prime embarkation port for voyages to Alaska. But the Emerald City should not be regarded as merely a place to meet your ship. In fact, if you don’t make sure to spend some quality time in Seattle before your Alaska cruise, you are […]
