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15 Cruise Travel Risks & Safety Tips Every Cruiser Needs to Know

Cruises are safe, but smart precautions matter. Cruising is one of the safest and most relaxing vacation styles, but every year the same preventable mistakes lead to injuries, illnesses, unexpected expenses, and even the occasional…

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3 Cruise Scams You Need to Know About Right Now

When I first heard about the $10,000 facial scam happening in cruise ports, I have to admit, I was skeptical. Who would fall for something like that? The reality turned out to be much more…

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What REALLY Happens When Passengers Remove Gratuities

There’s been a lot of chatter lately about cruise gratuities, and some of the information floating around social media has left many cruisers confused about what’s actually true. After speaking with crew members during a…

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Amazon Black Friday Week Deals 2025: Best Early Prime Sales You Can Shop Now

Amazon’s Black Friday Week is officially underway, and this year the deals are already looking better than the usual “wait until Friday” rush. Since so many of you have asked for recommendations, I’m putting together…

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75 Genius Cruise Hacks and Tips: Get Organized, Save Money, Cruise Better

Going on a cruise and looking for the best cruise hacks, tips and tricks? Whether you’re a first time cruiser or seasoned veteran, we can always use more cruise hacks to get organized, save money…

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