The Cruise Genius (Scott Lara) Interested in booking a cruise or all-inclusive resort vacation? Be sure to Email: slara1961@gmail.com

Now that summer has arrived though out the country, it’s time return to the sea. Unfortunately, consumers are fed a lot of misinformation and that’s why travel agents are so important. Many times people look at websites and see what we in the industry call “the cruise rate”. Cruise websites …

I don’t know about you, but when I go on a cruise, I want to rest and relax! In most cases, especially when there are a lot of kids on board, you may not be getting the peace and quiet you’ve been waiting for on your cruise vacation. Make no …

Sure, you’re chances of winning is 1 in 292 million, but who says you can’t dream! Here’s 5 suggestions if you win big: 1. Full ship charter. This would only set you back a cool million, but you could bring all your friends and family! Since you have some extra …

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard, “I wish I would have packed …..” Well, here are a couple of things to pack to help you save frustration and money for your next cruise!  

Marty and I just returned from a 5 day cruise on June 15th on the Carnival Fascination. Our ports included Freeport (dump) and Nassau. Marty and I only got off the ship in Freeport to buy her some Diet Coke and I just walked around Nassau for a short time. …

Meeting Duelle in person was incredible. Gabrielle and Danielle are so full of energy, it’s just plain unreal. Be sure to follow them on Twitter @DuelleMusic and check them out online and when they come to your town! Duelle’s website: http://www.duellemusic.com/ Here’s my interview: Duelle Interview

Growing up I listened to REO Speedwagon, Fleetwood Mac and Journey. Ok, I’ve said it. Over the past 2 years, I’ve really come to love Electronic Dance Music (EDM). I’ve learned that there are several genre’s of EDM from trance, to tribal, to house music. During the recent Groove Cruise, …

For over 5 years, I’ve known Doug Parker, host and producer of Cruise Radio. We were working at a local Jacksonville radio station together when he walked up to me and told me he had just started a podcast about cruising. I was honored to be one of his first …

I took a tour of the Jacksonville-based Carnival Fascination and was happy to see the WiFi has been upgraded! Check out my YouTube video here for all the details, then contact me to book a cruise!

Traditionally, it’s more expensive to cruise during the summer months. Considering that the kids are out of school, the cruise lines know they can jack up the prices, but if you’re a smart shopper, you can get a great deal. The Carnival Fascination that leaves from my hometown of Jacksonville, …