It's 30 Days Before Your Cruise! If you're about to set sail on a cruise, it's important to make sure you're prepared for the voyage. From packing your bags to double-checking your passport, there are a lot of factors to consider. To help take some of the stress out of planning, we've put together a…
The cruise lines want us to believe that this below image is how everyone dresses on formal night. However, if you have been on at least one cruise on any of the larger commercial lines, you know that formal night is no longer that formal. Let’s examine what people really wear on formal night!
WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOUR CRUISE: 60 DAY CHECKLIST Welcome to part two of our pre-cruise checklist series! This time we are going to look at what to do 60 days before your cruise. We have some new things to check off your list as well as some friendly reminders! HOME Arrange for house and/or…
You are 90 days before your cruise, what should you do to get ready? Follow along with us as we get ready for our next voyage and check out our pre-cruise planning checklist! What to Do Before Your Cruise: 90 Day Checklist Passport check. If you don't have one, now is a good time to…
Ever had to pay an overweight fee for your suitcase at the airport? I have! In fact, I have always been an over-packer but managed to just skirt the line until we started to cruise. Between formal night, excursion gear, and your must-haves for keeping your stateroom more organized; it’s no wonder it’s easy to overpack when cruising! So, how has this “pack rat” not paid an overweight fee since 2015 in spite of flying more than 20 times since? Allow me to share my three tips for packing lighter for your cruise!
It's officially summer in the northern hemisphere and Royal Caribbean just launched a great FAQ video about packing for a cruise with kids. And, if you don't have kids, there are still some solid recommendations for everyone. Check out 'Royal Caribbean FAQ's: What To Pack For A Cruise With Kids' below. Did they miss anything you…
I am an unabashed bargain hunter, but I also love a glamorous dress! Consequently, I am excited to share my tips for finding a gorgeous cruise formal night dress for under $100!
There are many places you can find quality on a budget, but it requires work. I’ve scoured discount stores, sale racks of department stores, and even catalogs. I’ve even gone the eBay route which is a little hit and miss. If you go that route, you ideally know the brand, are positive the dress is flawless, and the seller has a solid return policy in case it doesn’t work for you. Also, I want to see photos of the actual dress, not the one they found online from the original retailer.
Since I am a cruise lover, you might imagine I’d enthusiastically recommend cruising to everyone. However, as much as we love to go on cruises, cruising is not for everyone. So, should you go on a cruise? Answer these three questions and find out!
