Category Archives: cruising solo

Weird Solo Travel Experiences

Posted on July 12, 2016 by blogqueendiane

They say traveling is an adventure, and that’s definitely true. These weird solo travel experiences occurred on a recent cruise to the Mediterranean.

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Mediterranean Cruise: Lost Luggage Second Year in a Row

Posted on July 5, 2016 by blogqueendiane

There’s apparently some jinx preventing my suitcase and me from traveling to Europe together…

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12 Reasons Cruises are Better than Land Vacations

Posted on June 28, 2016 by blogqueendiane

Cruising is awesome — and, in my opinion, cruises are better than land vacations any day. Here’s why:

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Mediterranean Cruise: Amalfi Coast and Capri

Posted on June 21, 2016 by blogqueendiane

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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Mediterranean Cruise to Malta

Posted on June 7, 2016 by blogqueendiane

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!

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16 Ways to Save Money on Cruises

Posted on May 26, 2016 by blogqueendiane

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:

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Celebrity Equinox Review: 14 Cool Features

Posted on May 19, 2016 by blogqueendiane

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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9 Things People Dislike about Cruises

Posted on February 16, 2016 by blogqueendiane

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 →

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Why I Love Solo Cruising

Posted on July 6, 2015 by blogqueendiane

I got hooked on cruises about 20 years ago, and have gone on about 15 or 20 of them since then. In my opinion, it’s the only way to travel! I started cruising with family, friends and a boyfriend, and, … Continue reading →

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Regal Princess Review: Top 20 Amenities

Posted on February 3, 2015 by blogqueendiane

The Regal Princess — the newest ship in the Princess line — is my favorite cruise ship ever. Maybe it’s just me, but the decor on most of the cruise ships I can afford seems sort of tacky. There are … Continue reading →

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