I love answering questions! I had so many questions before our first cruise, and no one to answer them. It never crossed my mind to call my travel agent, so I encourage all my guests to call or email me with their questions. There really are no stupid questions, because if you’re wondering about something, it’s good to get the answer. So, here’s some questions I’ve recently answered: more…
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I’ve asked some wonderful friends and guests of ours, Mike and Lee, to share their tips for first time cruisers. Over 
the next week, their series of posts will include information about arriving at port, check-in at the cruise terminal, boarding the ship, dealing with lost luggage, what to do when you board the ship, and more. Enjoy!
Everything We Wish We’d Known on Our First Cruise
When Mike and I started cruising, we read a lot of reviews, and while people talked a lot about what life was like once you were on the ship or what the ports were like, we wondered about the process of getting on the ship and what the first day was like. With that in mind, I plan to write in this series of blog posts about the process of getting onboard and making sure you have everything in place to ensure that you have a great time onboard. Our experience is from 16 cruises on five different cruise lines so far, so I’ll try to write generally enough that it will cover most any ship. more…
Category: Airfare, Cruise, Online Check-in, Passport
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U.S. Passport Rules!
This is one of the most frequent questions I’m asked. And, it’s funny, because if someone asks me that questions, they usually ask me it three or more times. Before they book, they ask me, “Do I need a passport for this cruise?” After their cruise is booked, they ask the same question again. Then they go to work or church or anywhere and share their excitement about the cruise they’ve just booked. A friend then reminds them that they now need a passport for cruises, which sends them back to me one more time with that same question. more…
I love answering questions about travel, and I’ve blogged over the years about some of the questions I’m asked most often, so I thought it was about time to review some of those past blogs.
I’m so thankful for all my repeat guests, but some folks still don’t understand that travel agents provide not only a wonderful service, but also the lowest prices. more…
Category: Beaches, Caribbean, Cruise, Online Check-in, Passport, Specialty Restaurant, Travel Protection, Wedding/Honeymoon
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Peter Greenberg is one of my favorite travel writers, so I wanted to share his list, “Top 10 Reasons for Travel Insurance”, plus my added comments in italics:
- Your flight has been cancelled. I receive calls from guests delayed in airports due to weather, mechanical issues, staffing problems, and more, but there’s very little I can do to help them in most of these situations. Your best bet is to fly in a day early and purchase travel protection. One of my guests was headed to the Bahamas, when her flight was cancelled, and the next flight to her destination on that airline was not until two days later. She called the emergency more…
Category: Cruise, Resort, Travel Protection
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