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Five Tips for the Best Family Cruise Vacation

By Karon Warren

Carnival Vista

Cruises are one of the most family-friendly, all-inclusive vacations available today. With onboard activities like water parks, movie theaters, kids clubs and more, there are many great ways to enjoy a family vacation at sea. However, there are some extra steps all families can take to make sure they enjoy their cruise to the fullest […]

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Packing Tips for Cruises

By Karon Warren

Packing Tips for Cruises | This Girl Travels

When it comes to cruising, it’s no secret that space is limited in your stateroom. Therefore, you have to be selective in what you bring, and you have to make the most of the storage you do have. Although I’ve never been an overpacker by any means, I still find it a challenge to make […]

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Cruising Like Norwegians

By Samantha

The Breakaway's Ice Bar

We recently took an amazing cruise with Norwegian Cruise lines, sailing on the Breakaway out of NYC. The entire trip was fantastic, one of the best cruises we have ever taken, but the last day was something to remember (and left us excitedly thinking of our next Norwegian cruise). We begun our last day on […]

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Climb Aboard Royal Caribbean’s Newly Revitalized Freedom of the Seas

By Paula Schmitt

When was the last time you woke in the morning to an unbelievable view of a sunrise over open waters? I can now say that This Girl has as I was recently invited, along with a guest, on a weekend voyage aboard Royal Caribbean’s newly revitalized, Freedom of the Seas, one of the world’s largest […]

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My Pre-Cruise Excitement: Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas

By Paula Schmitt

I’ve recently been invited to sail with Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas cruise line. I am beyond excited as this will be my first cruise, not only with Royal Caribbean, but my first cruise ever! I have spent the past week surfing their website with excitement wanting to know everything there is to know […]

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Disney Cruise Line Itineraries on the West Coast

By Dawn Cullo

When most people think of taking a Disney Cruise they immediately think of destinations such as the Caribbean, Hawaii, Panama Canal or Europe. But did you know that you can also take a cruise along the California Coast? Disney Cruise Lines does indeed sail along the California Coast and visits many exciting ports of call such as […]

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Family Dining Aboard the MSC Divina

By Holly Rosen Fink

divina

I’ve long had a misconception about cruise dining. I envisioned one long buffet after another, so I was pleasantly surprised on my first cruise aboard the MSC Divina to find not only restaurants that served sit-down meals for lunch and dinner as part of our package, but also specialty restaurants that offer a change of […]

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Carnival Fun Ship 2.OH!

By Karon Warren

When Carnival introduced its new “Fun Ship 2.0” initiative in 2012, I had the opportunity to experience it firsthand with my mother on the new Carnival Breeze in December 2012. I loved the improvements it brought to the cruise line: the new eating concepts, the ramped-up entertainment options and the colorful décor throughout the corridors. […]

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Re-Imagined Disney Magic Sets Sail This Fall

By Stephanie McCarty

Disney Cruise Line’s first ship, The Disney Magic, has been undergoing a magical transformation in Spain this fall, and the “re-imagined” ship offers many new magical experiences for guests. The ship, which has been sailing for 15 years, definitely has the “wow” factor with all of these enhancements. When guests board the ship, they will […]

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Disney Theme Parks and Cruise Line Offer Spooktacular Halloween Fun

By Stephanie McCarty

Halloween Disney Cruise

Fall is in the air and it’s time to start thinking about pumpkins, raking leaves and what your kids will be for Halloween.  If you’re planning a Disney vacation this fall, you won’t want to miss the spooktacular events taking place at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, as well as onboard select Disney cruises. If […]

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