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3 Cruise Trends for 2023

We are sailing into a new year, and with that comes an exciting glimpse of what’s new and hot on the horizon. The cruise industry is booming, and passengers are thrilled to plan their 2023-2024 itineraries and start dreaming about onboard fun and port adventures. Here are 3 cruise trends for 2023: Cruise trend 1: Longer itineraries Cruise lovers who were landlocked for months are seeking out longer itineraries that visit multiple countries and continents. Cruise trend 2: More emphasis on land experiences Cruise lines that tout incredible onboard amenities are now emphasizing unique land experiences too. From included city…
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New Cruise Ships Setting Sail in 2023 (Part 1)

Seas the day! 2023 is here and with it we say, “out with the old and in with the blue” as we excitedly look forward to many new cruise ships embarking on blue seas this year. On the sea is really the place to be!  Here are five new ships setting sail:  ⚓ Celebrity Ascent: This fourth ship in the Edge class has the widest range of staterooms and suites of the entire fleet and will feature more than 30 options for dining and beverages.   ⚓ Norwegian Cruise Line Viva: The sister ship to Prima is nearly identical, but features…
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Royal Caribbean ship Icon of the Seas arrives 2024 sailing on the ocean

Icon of the Seas: Bigger, Bolder Cruising

Royal Caribbean has earned a reputation in the cruise industry for incredible vacations at sea thanks to a commitment to innovative creative ventures accompanied by a constant reimagining and redefining of the cruise experience. Royal Caribbean has upped the wow factor yet again, bewitching excited cruisers and breaking single day sales records with the all-new, incredibly dazzling Icon of the Seas ℠.   A Royal Caribbean ship has never been bigger or bolder than this towering new addition to the line’s fleet, the massive Icon of the Seas ℠. So, what makes this ship a standout on the horizon?   WONDERFUL WATER FUN  Royal Caribbean has…
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Save Money on Your Spring Break Escape

If Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter on February 2, there’s no need to grumble…sunny skies and sandy beaches are just a quick plane ride away! If you haven’t started planning yet, put down that snow shovel and make your reservations for a spring break escape with these money-saving tips in mind.  1. Book ASAP. College kids aren’t the only ones heading south during spring break, and airlines have taken note of the increased demand, especially on peak travel days. The closer you book to spring break, the higher the fares will be. With travel booming once again, availability…
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Nine Unusual Places to Stay

These hotels and guesthouses may not offer all the luxuries of a five-star hotel, but they do offer an experience unlike any other. Want to unwind at the bottom of a lagoon, sleep in an airplane, or gaze at the Northern Lights from your cozy bed? These nine awesome and unusual places to stay are anything but ordinary. SALA SILVERMINE, SWEDEN The world’s deepest bedroom sits 500 feet underground in a well-preserved mine that’s been converted into a two-person, silver-accented suite. A tour of the mine’s winding tunnels and vast galleries is included in your stay, but be sure to bundle…
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