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Ten Cruise Hacks and Cruise Tips For Your Next Trip

Mike FriedmanJanuary 7, 2020

I'm a huge fan of cruising. In terms of value, I think it is the single-best vacation option and, frankly, nothing else comes close. Still, that doesn't keep me from trying to save even more money on my trip. Cruise tips and cruise hacks can enhance your experience and save you some cash. ...

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This Week in the World of Travel

Mike FriedmanSeptember 27, 2019

We're back with my favorite way to start the weekend: Notes on the odd and ostentatious that we've seen in the world of travel for the week. This week, we'll discover some cruising activities that you should avoid, compare the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow airplane with the efficiency of a choo-choo and visit a hotel where you really don't need air conditioning....

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Ocean Rewards: A New Cruise Rewards Program From Carnival Corporation

Mike FriedmanAugust 5, 2019

When it comes to loyalty programs, cruise lines are way behind their colleagues in the airline and hotel businesses. Their cruise rewards schemes are clunky, don't have redeemable points and, at times, difficult to interpret. So I'm not sure why the Carnival parent company is launching a new cash back shopping rewards right now (Ocean Rewards), but hey, that's their prerogative....

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Use a Travel Agent to Book a Cruise

Mike FriedmanJuly 30, 2019

And for many trips, DIY may be the most efficient option. But when it comes to cruising, it makes complete sense to use a travel agent to book a cruise. Here's why....

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Major Cruise Lines Increasing Cruise Ship Fees and Charges

Mike FriedmanJune 7, 2019

I’m a big fan of cruising and tend to write a lot about them. They’re an excellent value and can be a good way to see multiple locations on the same trip. But one of the trends in the industry is troubling: Cruise ship fees and charges....

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