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Mediterranean Cruise: Lost Luggage Second Year in a Row
There’s apparently some jinx preventing my suitcase and me from traveling to Europe together…
12 Reasons Cruises are Better than Land Vacations
Cruising is awesome — and, in my opinion, cruises are better than land vacations any day. Here’s why:
Mediterranean Cruise: Amalfi Coast and Capri
After taking a shore excursion along the Amalfi Coast while docked at Naples, Italy, during a Mediterranean cruise, I decided that one of my new favorite locations in the world is the island of Capri.
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Tagged Amalfi Coast, Capri, cruising, cruising solo, Mediterranean cruise, solo travel
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Mediterranean Cruise to Malta
If you’re like me, you may have vaguely heard of Malta but don’t really know where it is or much about it. That’s why it was fun to spend a day there on a Mediterranean cruise to Malta!
Posted in cruising, cruising solo, mediterranean cruise, travel
Tagged cruising, Malta, Mediterranean cruise, solo cruising, solo travel
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16 Ways to Save Money on Cruises
If you’re frugal all year long (like me) so you can indulge in a cruise or two, you want to be sure your hard-earned cash goes as far as possible! Here are some suggestions to save money on cruises:
Mediterranean Cruise: Palma de Majorca
If you’re up for a tour of Western Europe from a lovely, floating hotel, try a 10-night Mediterranean cruise like I took — to Palma de Majorca, Corsica, Malta, Sicily, Naples, Rome, Florence and Pisa. It was wonderful! Before signing … Continue reading
Posted in mediterranean cruise, solo travel, travel
Tagged cruising, flamenco dancing, Mediterranean cruise, Palma de Majorca, solo cruising, solo travel, Spain, travel
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Celebrity Equinox Review: 14 Cool Features
Just came back from a 10-night solo cruise to the Mediterranean on the Celebrity Equinox — and it was great. This ship, which holds about 2,800 passengers, is comfortable and lovely.
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Tagged Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Equinox review, cruising, cruising solo, travel
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Life Hacks and a Laugh: Three Things I’m Loving Lately – Handy Tank Top Hangers, Suitcase Connector, Fit B****
During the past week or so, three things really struck me.
Posted in fitbit, life hack, luggage, travel
Tagged bag bungee, cami hanger, fit bitch, Fitbit, handy devices, handy hanger, life hack, life hacks, luggage, suitcase connector, tank top hanger, travel
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9 Things People Dislike about Cruises
I’m a real fan of cruise vacations — and love the fact that you can relax around the pool or participate in numerous ship activities and shore excursions. They feed you all the time and even turn down the covers … Continue reading