Outside the Caribbean, Alaska has been one of the destinations that I’ve sailed multiple times and I thought it might be helpful to know what I bring when I go on an Alaskan cruise. Please be aware that weather varies from month to month and even day-to-day so do some research about the expected weather […]
Category: Travel Tips
6 Ways to Avoid Getting Sea Sick on a Cruise
Nothing can ruin a cruise faster than getting seasick or motion sickness and it’s a big concern for new cruisers. As someone who gets motion sickness easily, I’m a huge advocate in preventing motion sickness before it starts because once you feel sick, it’s much harder to feel better again. Preventing Motion Sickness 1. Book […]
Planning an Alaska Cruise: Getting Started
Once you do a little digging, you’ll find every major cruise line offers Alaska cruises and you have a ton of options when it comes to an Alaska cruise. What cruise line should you take? Which cruise ship? When should you go? Getting started on planning an Alaska cruise can be daunting so here are […]
What is a Guarantee Cabin?
You’re found your dream cruise, picked out the perfect date, and even narrowed down the cabin type. When you go to book, you are offered several categories in that cabin type, including the confusing “guarantee cabin”. What does a guarantee cabin mean and how can it save you money on your next cruise? A guarantee […]
Packing a First Aid & Medicine Kit for Travel
If you get a cut, scrap, headache, or a cold during a cruise, buying first aid supplies and medicine from onboard shops or the medical office can be expensive and they are not open 24 hours a day. You save money, pain, and sleepless nights by packing your own First Aid & Medicine Kit. Your […]
Cruise Packing List
What are the must have items for a cruise? Whether you are a first time or repeat cruiser, there is always room for improvement when it comes to packing for your cruise. Outside of the usual things I pack for any vacation, here are some things I pack specifically for cruises: $1 bills: Tips for […]
Best time to cruise the Caribbean
I’m planning another cruise to the Caribbean. I’m pretty open to anytime of the year and I’m letting cruise prices steer me to a specific date but how do I know if it’s a good time to cruise in the Caribbean? The most important thing to keep in mind is Caribbean hurricane season, which officially […]
Credit cards & ATM cards for international travel
Updated: April 16, 2011 For my trip to Europe, I did quite a bit of research on the best way of making purchases and getting foreign currency with the best exchange rate and least amount of transaction fees. Since that trip, I’ve used these methods on several international trips with much success! Here’s the final […]