Travel Agent or online site to book your cruise?

Everyone and their brother is looking for the cheapest way to book a cruise. I get it! A very close friend told me, “You don’t always get what you pay for, but don’t expect something that you didn’t pay for.” Here are the facts: Travel agents are paid by the …

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Cruise ship companies are tripping over themselves to win more passengers

CNBC.com has a great article about cruise lines competing for more passengers. From go-kart tracks to onboard mini-breweries, the cruise lines are spending big cash to get you to sail with them. Click on the link below for the story. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/22/royal-caribbean-carnival-norwegian-cruise-ships.html Scott Lara (The Cruise Genius)  

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ScottLara1961 has now become TheCruiseGenius

I’ve worked very hard over the last few years to bring my knowledge (and passion) of cruises to my family, friends and to my social media followers. Several of my good friends have lobbied me to change the name of my blog from ScottLara1961 to something more cruise related. Here’s …

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10 lessons for skeptical first-time cruisers

When I talk to some people about my passion for cruising, I hear lots of reasons why they don’t want to cruise. Check out this great article from CNN that debunks many of these objections! Then email me the dates you want to sail. https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/first-time-cruise-lessons/index.html

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14 Health Mistakes You Should Never Make on a Cruise

Prevention.com has a great article about staying healthy during your cruise vacation. The media always talks about the dreaded norovirus on cruises, however, they rarely report that it happens on land also! Click on the link below and take notes! https://www.prevention.com/health/g21348562/healthy-cruise-tips/

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