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I just read this article about the most instagrammed cruise destinations for 2018. For years I’ve enjoyed Twitter (@scottlara1961) and Facebook, and I’ve recently come across Instagram. Check out the link below and start taking those pictures! https://www.forbes.com/sites/nomanazish/2018/04/12/most-instagrammed-cruise-destinations-in-2018-revealed/#39e3daec3f3d

WWL.com is reporting that the Port of New Orleans continues to attract cruise passengers. The story states, “We are on pace to surpass our 2017 milestone for cruise passengers,” says Donnell Jackson, Media Relations Manager for the port. “In 2017, we saw more than 1.15 million cruise passengers.”  It’s a shame …

For several years I’ve been spending my free time sharing my tips, insights and reviews of cruise ships. I’m honored to be listed in the top 50 cruise blogs on the internet along with many of my friends. Shouts to everyone on the list. Click on the link below for …

Did you know that only 10% of Americans have taken a cruise vacation? Check out this great article with 7 reasons why you should go on a cruise and share it with your friends! Click the link below. http://www.thisisinsider.com/should-i-go-on-a-cruise-2018-4

I just booked a client on a Carnival ship, but the ship doesn’t sail for 3 weeks. He did his check-in online today and also made a significant FunShop purchase for pictures, alcohol and other items. I just got a call from the client that Carnival had already charged his …

You’ve probably heard by now that a 15 year old teenager from Virginia “traded” his SnapChat handle “carnivalcruise” for a cruise on the brand new Carnival Horizon. This super fan deserves it! Check out the full story from FoxNews by clicking on the link below: http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2018/03/28/carnival-cruise-offers-virginia-teen-luxurious-trip-in-exchange-for-his-snapchat-handle.html      

The BBC is reporting, “Carnival Corporation, the cruise firm that owns P&O and Cunard, is facing a boycott from LGBT travellers after halting gay weddings on some ships. The company was forced to stop allowing same-sex unions on its ships that are registered in Bermuda. The British Overseas Territory legalised …

TheRealDeal.com has a great story about updates to Royal Caribbean’s private island CoCoCay. “A perfect day on CocoCay costs Royal Caribbean International $200 million to build. The private island in the Bahamas has been owned by the cruise liner for more than three decades, however a major overhaul is now …

  Just when you think you’ve heard it all, FoxNews is reporting, “A Canadian woman who recently pleaded guilty to smuggling cocaine aboard a glamorous ‘round-the-world cruise admitted in court on Wednesday that she was partly doing it for Instagram likes.” I want to get as many “likes” on social …

Many of my friends ask me why I don’t actively sell NCL cruises. I sailed on the Pearl twice, and found that the cruise line nickel and dimes guests over and over and over again. NCL just announced a price increase for gratuities. I hope that the other cruise lines …