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Things to Do Near Port Canaveral

Posted on February 20, 2019

Do you plan on spending a few days in Port Canaveral before you embark on your cruise? Luckily the fun doesn’t have to start on the ship. Florida’s Space Coast has a surplus of activities and attractions waiting to be discovered.

Kennedy Space Center

Port Canaveral’s astronautical attractions make it one of Florida’s most unique destinations. The Kennedy Space Center is a place you should visit at least once in your life,

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Categories: Attractions, Port Canaveral, Vacation Planning

Stay Connected: Internet Packages By Cruise Line

Posted on February 19, 2019

A cruise is a dream getaway, but there are some things you don’t want to disconnect from. Whether you took a selfie in the Bahamas and need to post it on Instagram or you simply need to send an email, cruise lines have internet packages for everyone’s needs.

Carnival Cruise Line

Social WiFi Plan is Carnival’s most basic plan, only including access to specific social media outlets.

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Categories: Carnival Cruise Line, Cruise Ships, Cruise Tips, Disney Cruise Line, Vacation Planning

The Secrets of Shoulder Season Cruising

Posted on October 3, 2017

Welcome to shoulder season, the holy grail for cruisers on a budget. This three-month window between late September and mid-November brings about the best deals, longer daylight hours and fewer crowds. Here are a few of our all time favorite secrets to getting the most out of your shoulder season cruise.

1. Think Pre and Post Peak Season

As with any travel agenda, timing is everything. Scheduling your tropical getaway even just a week before or after a big holiday can be just enough of a peak-season buffer to beat the crowds and save you the big bucks.

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Categories: Cruise Tips, Vacation Planning

Cheapest Time of Year to Plan a Cruise

Posted on September 22, 2017

Back-to-school traffic is in full swing and summer is slowly winding down. Don’t put away your bathing suits and beach towels just yet though! We’ve officially entered the fall shoulder season— One of the best times of the year to plan a vacation. While everyone else is putting away their suitcases, us cruise veterans have uncovered the secret of planning our tropical getaway tucked between peak travel seasons. This sweet spot between Labor Day and the busy holiday season brings about fewer crowds,

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Categories: Cruise Tips, Vacation Planning

Survival Guide to Hurricane Season Cruising

Posted on September 1, 2017

Cruising during hurricane season can be a gamble, but if you run the numbers right it’s often one worth taking. We’ve all heard horror stories of choppy seas, closed ports of call, forced itinerary changes, and damaged destinations, but the reality is: Taking a hurri-cruise isn’t as scary as it sounds. Here we’ll share a few of our favorite tips to get you though your hurricane season cruise.

1. Get a Deal

The six-month hurricane season stretches from June 1st to November 30th.

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Categories: Cruise Tips, Vacation Planning

3 Reasons to Take a Last Minute Cruise

Posted on January 30, 2017

Are you dreaming of a tropical paradise, but can’t seem to break away from your everyday routine? These 3 reasons may give you the push you need to book that last minute cruise.

1. You Need a Vacation

Are you one of those people who never manage to get away from work? Do you let your paid-time-off pile up until you eventually lose it at the end of the year? Maybe you secretly want to take a vacation,

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Categories: Cruise Tips, Vacation Planning