Ocean Cay Marine Reserve This is a review of my Oct 27-Nov 3, 2024 MSC Seashore cruise! Port Parking Space My wife and I drove 2 1/2 hours from Jacksonville, Fl to Port Canaveral for our MSC Seashore cruise. We always park at Port Parking Space! Clean, safe, great transportation …
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The Cruise Genius My wife and I enjoyed an amazing 5 day, 4 night cruise on the Celebrity Reflection September 16-20, 2024. We drove from our home in Jacksonville the day before the cruise and stayed at the Fairfield Inn and Suites, Airport and Cruise Port. This is a great …
Read More »TheCruiseGenius to sail on Celebrity Reflection
Celebrity Reflection Several years ago, I had the privilege of sailing on the brand new Celebrity Solstice cruise ship on her inaugural voyage. In mid September, my wife and I will be taking a 4 day cruise on the Celebrity Reflection sailing from Port Everglades to Bimini and Coco Cay. …
Read More »Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ft. Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port is undergoing a Hotel Refresh
The choice of a hotel stay before your cruise vacation is a critical decision! Let’s say you’re driving in the day before your South Florida cruise, and you’re looking for a free full breakfast, transportation to the cruise port and parking for your car. The Fairfield Inn & Suites by …
Read More »MSC Seashore Cruise August 1-4
Well, my family and I are sailing on the MSC Seashore August 1-4, 2024 from Port Canaveral to Nassau and Ocean Cay. Unfortunately for the last few days, Weather.com and other media have been mentioning a tropical disturbance moving towards the Bahamas. On one hand, I’m very happy it’s not …
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Scott Lara, President of MilitaryFares.com Welcome to my website! As you may know, I’ve been cruising for over 40 years, first in the United States Navy, then on cruise ships. I have over 150 days on Holland America Line, over 75 days on Carnival and many days on most of …
Read More »Avoid a high cell phone bill when you cruise
I’m sure you’ve heard of the horror stories when cruisers return home to a cell phone bill in the hundreds, if not thousands of dollars! GigSky is a tech company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Silicon Valley. When you purchase a data plan with GigSky, you use eSIM technology …
Read More »Cruising during hurricane season
Many people are concerned about rough seas and winds during hurricane season. Speaking as a Navy veteran who has sailed in 40 ft seas and 60 mile per hour winds, I’ve seen it first hand! Here are my top tips for cruising during season Pick a larger cruise ship, like …
Read More »What is travel insurance
What is travel insurance? Travel insurance is a plan you purchase that protects you from certain financial risks and losses that can occur while traveling. These losses can be minor, like a delayed suitcase, or significant, like a last-minute trip cancellation or a medical emergency overseas. In addition to financial protection, …
Read More »The best cruise line for you
The number one question I’m asked is, “What’s your favorite cruise line?” That’s a very hard question to answer! The Cruise Genius My wife and I have sailed over 150 days on Holland America Line. The ships, food, and service are amazing. Virgin Voyages I sailed on the Virgin Voyages …
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