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Reflecting On A Simple Photo From My Recent Viking River Sailing

I take a lot of pictures when traveling, so many in fact, that I forget about half of them. So, I find myself looking through my saved photos and Snaps from time to time, rediscovering forgotten travel memories. Just today, I came across one Snap that made me realize something cool about my recent experience sailing […]

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Viking’s New Program Inspires Us To Discover The World

I’m the type of traveler who loves to dive straight into the cultures and history of the places I visit. Whether it be Shanghai or Istanbul, I don’t want to be a tourist – I want to learn something, find myself captivated by the local architecture, taste food I would never find in Boca Raton – I […]

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How One Song Can Define Your Travel

I can remember having a conversation with one of my friends recently, discussing the role of music in my travels. I can literally think of a trip I’ve taken and link it to one song in my Spotify library. Sure, some of the connections are stupid, (duh, of course, Paris by the Chainsmokers would be the theme […]

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The Future Of Cruising Is Here

Cruisers – brace yourselves – the future of cruising is here. This past week, Celebrity and Norwegian pulled back the curtain on their future fleet plans, perhaps heralding in a new era of cruise ship design. Not only are these ships vastly different in design from their predecessors, they represent a new chapter of cruising […]

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Viking Continues Expansion With Debut Of Viking Sky

Viking Ocean Cruises continues their ocean journey with the maiden voyage of their third ocean going cruise ship, Viking Sky. The third in their immensely popular ocean fleet, the Viking Sky set sail on her maiden voyage earlier this week, departing Civitavecchia on an 8 day Mediterranean sailing to Barcelona. Following her maiden voyage, Viking […]

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Norwegian Cruise Line Reimagines Cirque Dreams Dining Experience

Norwegian Cruise Line has reimagned their hugely popular Cirque Dreams & Dinner, debuting new menus and expanding the unique dinner show to a number of additional ships. As the rollout of the reimagined shows begins, guests will enjoy a brand new menu, with dinner now being served before the show begins, allowing guests the chance to fully experience […]

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Carnival Expands “Carnival Journeys” With 13 More Extended Sailings

Carnival Cruise Line is building on the tremendous success of its Carnival Journeys program by adding 13 additional itineraries through 2019. The Carnival Journeys sailings are a curated collection of extended, unique itineraries with a focus on cultural and local enrichment. Onshore, guests can take part in a variety of cultural enrichment activities and excursions, while back […]

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Disney Cruise Line Announces New Ports & Destinations For 2018

Disney Cruise Line is adding a number of new ports and itineraries to their summer lineup for 2018, while also doubling up on their ever-popular Castaway Cay and returning to the Last Frontier. Barcelona, Rome, & Milan Disney Magic will sail two cruises between Barcelona and Rome in June 2018, offering cruisers the chance at an […]

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The Ultimate Abyss Aboard Harmony of The Seas: HOLD ON!

Up atop Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas sits a scary looking fish – a scary fish with a tall and even scarier slide. For those brave enough to make the trek forward, The Ultimate Abyss awaits. Dramatic storytelling intro aside, the Ultimate Abyss is the first slide of it’s kind at sea – a dry […]

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5 Reasons To Cruise Out Of Your Comfort Zone

Cruising tends to evoke images of sandy Caribbean beaches, catamarans, and ziplining through a lush rainforest. For many who haven’t cruised before, a Caribbean or Bahamas cruise may seem like the pinnacle of cruise vacations. For those who’ve cruised enough, we know there are plenty of other cruising destinations, from as close as the Mexican Riviera […]

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Itinerary Spotlight: Viking’s Cities Of Antiquity & The Holy Land

As a history geek, adventurer, and a Catholic – Viking’s new Cities Of Antiquity & The Holy Land itinerary is at the top of my cruise bucket list. And with Viking Cruises to boot? I’m already on my flight to Rome just to get myself onboard. The Itinerary 15 days of ports steeped in rich history – […]

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5 Tips To Maintain Your Workout Schedule While Cruising

I’m a runner. I love a good running trail, an urban jungle to explore, or even a simple running. However, when I’m traveling, which is a good chunk of my time, I can easily fall out of my running routine. In many cases, I simply don’t have the right place to run or I’ve left my […]