Grand Turk Cruise Stop: How Risky Are Those Cute but Wild...

Donkeys on Grand Turk cruise port
The first time I stepped off a cruise ship in Grand Turk, I was prepared for the turquoise water and inviting beaches. But I...

How to Avoid a “Daycare at Sea” on Your Next Cruise:...

Norwegian Getaway pool deck
This is not a rant against kids on cruises or families taking a nice cruise vacation.   After all, every family needs a break, and...

The Best Cruise Search Engines for Finding a Great Deal in...

Enchanted Princess and other cruise ships in Port Everglades
If you’re like me, the hunt for the perfect cruise at the right price is half the fun (okay, maybe more than half). With...

7 Reasons to Choose an Interior Cabin on a Cruise

An interior cabin on a cruise ship is typically the cheapest option when choosing a stateroom category. But saving money is not the only...

Walkie Talkies on Cruise Ships: Allowed, Banned, or Just Plain Useless?

walkie talkie cruise ship
So, it costs a fortune to use your cell phone on a cruise ship, but you still want to keep in touch with your...

Alaska vs. Caribbean: Which Cruise Fits Your Travel Personality?

Alaska or Caribbean cruise
Are you planning your next cruise? Do you get daily email offers for Early Saver or casino deals?  I know I do and my mailbox...

35 Genius Cruise Items on Amazon for Under $15

Cruise ships in port at Costa Maya Mexico
Wondering what to pack for a cruise?  This list consists of some of the best and most affordable items to buy and throw into...

Thinking of a Forward-Facing Cruise Balcony? What You Should Know

Front facing balcony cabins on cruise ship
Unless you happen to be the captain of a cruise ship, you can’t beat the views from a front-facing balcony.  Sure, you don’t get...

Getting Married on a Cruise? What Experienced Cruisers Have to Say

Cruise ship wedding ceremony on beach
There’s no destination wedding like a cruise wedding.  And planning for one combines the honeymoon and ceremony in one lump sum.  But according to a...

I Saved $1,000 Off a Hotel Thanks to My Royal Caribbean...

Royal Caribbean ships
This past weekend, I saved nearly $1,000 off a four-night stay at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas thanks to my loyalty status with Royal...