Closing up this Year

It has been a while since I’ve done a blog post, so I think it’s a good time for one. As the year comes to an end you tend to reflect on the events that defined that year for you. It’s been a relatively rough year for us, with the loss of my grandmother, the […]

Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

We originally had planned to go inside the show checked everything out. But once we got there the rest of my party got cold feet about paying the $40 admission fee. I have to admit that I was rather disappointed, but I was not going to make anyone pay so much money if they did feel […]

Is Trip Insurance Worth It?

I have traveled extensively both on land and cruising. I have mostly traveled without trip insurance, and to be quite honest with you I never gave it much thought. That is until now. On my most recent cruise, we found ourselves in a bad situation when my mom slipped on the pool deck and landed […]

Ripple Cruise Communicator Review

 Update 1/14/2015 I can no longer recommend Ripple. As more complains come in from several cruise lines, it seems like most cruise lines are implementing blocking methods. If you still feel the need to try it out for your upcoming cruise, try looking for reviews for that specific cruise line.  Update 9/16/2014 As of today […]

Going on a Cruise Alone

Cruising alone is not for everyone. You have to know how to have fun by yourself or socialize quite well with others. To be honest with you I was not very comfortable with the idea of cruising alone; I tend to be introverted and find it hard to socialize in large groups. I will say that […]

Worlds Largest Cruise Ship

You’re probably wondering what is the worlds largest cruise ship? You came to the right place to find all about it. The worlds largest cruise ship is the MS Allure of the Seas, the ship is owned and operated by Royal Caribbean International. The ship has a sister ship that was built prior her, called the Oasis of the […]

Why I started Cruising

I think I have never really approached this topic. I think now is a good time to blog about it. Back in 2012 was when the relationship with my ex started getting rocky; we were clearly very different from each other, and all those differences started deteriorating our union. A Miserable Trip … I had […]

How to Communicate on a Cruise

Are you wondering how to communicate on a cruise? This is something that all cruisers have asked themselves at one point or another. There are several ways to communicate with others while you’re on a cruise vacation. This is especially important for parents with young children to help them keep track of their whereabouts. Here […]

First Time Cruise Tips

Are you planning your first a cruise, Here are some first time cruise tips to get you started, and going in the right direction. By now you have probably done all the research on cruise lines, and have booked the cruise that you think fits you best. But now you’re trying to figure out the minor details […]

Cruising on a Budget Tips

Cruising on a budget is something that many of us attempt to accomplish every time we board a cruise ship. Cruises are already a very reasonable way to travel, since they include transportation, food and accommodations while taking you to exotic destinations. But if you do not keep track of your on-board account, expenses can […]