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MSC Fantasia Cruise Ship Review… A huge disconnect
The MSC Fantasia cruise ship experience. We felt a huge disconnect. An honest review from full time cruise ship travelers.
Tori Carter
Oct 28, 20239 min read
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Costa Smeralda… our experience of being on Costa for the first time
An overview of the Costa Smeralda Cruise Ship. The rooms, stateroom, vegan food, entertainment and our opinions of the ship.
Tori Carter
Oct 23, 20238 min read
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Get FREE Onboard Cruise Credits On Your Next Cruise With CCL Shares
Maximize Your Cruise Experience: How to Get Free Onboard Credits with CCL Shares. Includes description and how to get the credits applied!
Tori Carter
Oct 3, 20234 min read
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Cruising on a Budget: Unveiling Princess Cruises' Exclusive On-Ship Deals
Thinking about a cruise and want to save money? Practical tips that nobody tells you about, unveiled. We get our cruises for half price!
Tori Carter
Sep 14, 20234 min read
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Cruising with Service Dogs: An Unforgettable Encounter on the Caribbean Princess!
We met two service dogs on our princess cruise, on the Caribbean Princess while traveling to Canada and the US. Learn about service animals
Tori Carter
Sep 8, 20233 min read
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Exploring Saint John NB's Rich History on the Loyalist Trail Walking Tour
Are you looking for a FREE and interesting thing to do when visiting Saint John, NB? The Loyalist Trail is a great option to discover
Tori Carter
Sep 5, 20236 min read
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Should You Purchase A Guaranteed Cabin On Your Next Cruise?
What is a Guaranteed Cabin on a cruise ship? The advantages and disadvantages of purchasing a Guaranteed Cabin for your next cruise.
Tori Carter
Sep 1, 20234 min read
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Conquering Quassussuaq: How To Be Well Prepared For This Thrilling Hike in Greenland
How to be well prepared for your thrilling hike in Quassussuaq, Greenland.
Tori Carter
Aug 20, 20234 min read
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A Tour Of The Caribbean Princess Spaces: We Sold Our House And Have Been On This Ship For 2 Months.
A quick comprehensive tour of what you could expect on the Caribbean Princess on your next cruise. See the venues, rooms, spaces and more!
Tori Carter
Aug 20, 202310 min read
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Injustice In Africville, Halifax
Quick history of the injustice of Africville NS that no longer exists
Tori Carter
Aug 16, 20232 min read
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FREE Things To Do In Norfolk, Virginia While Visiting By Cruise Ship
Norfolk Virginia is a fun cruise port that we visited while cruising on Caribbean Princess. We filled our day with FREE activities!
Tori Carter
Jul 31, 20233 min read
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Highlights And Fails Of Living On The CROWN PRINCESS Cruise Ship For 11 Days
Review of the highlights and fails of travelling on the CROWN Princess in Alaska for 11 days. Entertainment, Rooms, Food, Atmosphere + more
Tori Carter
Jul 10, 202311 min read
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7 Tips On Retiring Early To Be Able To Cruise The World!
7 quick tips on how Kirk and Tori positioned themselves to retire early and cruise the world
Tori Carter
Jul 7, 20233 min read
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Beautiful Visit in Icy Strait Point, Alaska, While Cruising On The Crown Princess
Visiting the princess cruise port of Icy Strait Point, Alaska. What to do, what to see, and some tips about the area.
Tori Carter
Jun 27, 20235 min read
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Our Sled Dog Excursion In Juneau, Alaska!
We went to a Sled Dog Musher's Camp in Juneau Alaska, while on a Crown Princess excursion.
Tori Carter
Jun 11, 20235 min read
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5 Highlights of Hiroshima in One Fast Cruise Port Day
Self Guided Walking Tour From Hiroshima Cruise Port To 5 Highlights Of Hiroshima In One Quick Day
Tori Carter
Jun 11, 20236 min read
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Our Review Of The Embassy Suites By Hilton in Los Angeles, California
A review of our stay at The Embassy Suites By Hilton in Los Angeles
Tori Carter
Jun 3, 20234 min read
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Our Day Trip To Nara Park, Japan From The Osaka Cruise Port Terminal
Our day trip to Nara Park, Japan, from the Osaka Cruise port terminal
Tori Carter
May 28, 20236 min read
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Top 7 Elevator Etiquette Tips While Travelling On A Cruise Ship
7 Elevator Etiquette tips to consider while travelling on a cruise ship.
Tori Carter
May 27, 20236 min read
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3 Doable Tips To Keep YOUR Waist Line In Check On Your Next Cruise
We discovered that by not eating SOAPS we can keep our waist line in check when we are cruising on cruise ships.
Tori Carter
May 22, 20234 min read
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