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3 Ways Cruise Prices Are Misleading

3 Ways Cruise Prices Are Misleading

When you daydream about your next vacation, hoping for an unforgettable trip that combines history, culture, and fun, what options come to mind? Where can you see sun-kissed shores of ancient civilizations, hear the tales of bygone eras, and gain a new understanding...
Norwegian Epic Review

Norwegian Epic Review

Having recently embarked on my annual family vacation, aboard the Norwegian Epic, I’ve returned with quite the tale to tell. While the experience had its ups and downs, it certainly left a lasting impression. Norwegian Epic At a Glance Enveloped in the initial...
Norwegian Getaway: What Is There To Do?

Norwegian Getaway: What Is There To Do?

Cruises have a lot of up side. Great value? Check. Multiple destinations in one vacation? Check. Good food? Check. Good drinks? Check. A brand and ship for everyone? Check and check. Even with all those reasons to cruise, one question both people who have never been...
Norwegian Jade Review 2022

Norwegian Jade Review 2022

I had the pleasure of cruising on Norwegian Jade in October, 2022. I’m always excited about upcoming trips but because it had been cancelled a number of times due to the pandemic and was going to places I had never been before, on a scale of one to ten the...
Free Extra Guests / Kids Sail Free on NCL

Free Extra Guests / Kids Sail Free on NCL

Considering a cruise for your next vacation? If you’ve been looking you know between cruise lines, ships, and itineraries there are literally thousands of options. The “big six” (Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Princess, Carnival, Disney,...