The charm of the cruise is related to the fact that you can visit different ports of the world everyday. Cruise companies offer a variety of excursion options for each one of them, however you should know that this is not the only option you have – you can still visit & see a lot without buying a package from the on board tour office. Curious as to why I…
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Savona Cruise Port Guide | What to see in Savona, Italy
Savona, a charming port city not far from the more popular port of Genova, usually docks ships belonging to Costa Cruises. The beauty of the…
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- Europe
- Italy
Lido Delle Nazioni Insider’s Guide | Summer at the Adriatic Coast
As someone who has spent almost every summer at Lido Delle Nazioni, one of the 7 beach towns of Comacchio, I know every hidden corner,…
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Msc Divina Cruise Ship Tour | Reviews for Msc Divina
Don’t be surprised when I tell you that the best word to describe the gorgeousness of such a luxurious ship would be simply - divine.…
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Sarande Cruise Port Guide | What to see in Sarande while visiting on a cruise
The Albanian port of Sarande is included in some of the Eastern Mediterranean cruises, which typically include Greece and Italy as focal points. However, the…
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How to sharpen your language skills before your next trip | Best language learning tools
It’s not a mystery that speaking the language of your travel destination at least at a basic communication level is an incredibly valuable asset and…
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The best of Mykonos: Itinerary & Tips
Read moreMykonos is one of the most popular Greek islands, recently also nominated “the paradise of billionaires”. This luxurious destination is definitely something you won’t be able to find in any other place, no wonder the unique all-white buildings and top world class hotels are attracting over 50,000 visitors just over the summer months!
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Cruise Savoir Vivre – Your Ultimate Cruise Etiquette
Read moreSo you booked a cruise, bought your plane tickets, read one or two things about packages and now it’s time for you to set sail on your first ever cruise. There you ask yourself, how should I behave there? Is the etiquette on a luxury ship different? It is! And I come to the rescue here with an ultimate guide to the cruise ship etiquette.
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Where to stay in Venice?
Read moreVenice is without any doubt a wonderful place and everyone should visit it at least once in their life. The “floating” city is definitely different than any other place in the world thanks to its charming canals. Deciding on the right place to stay though can be pretty difficult, since the locations can be pretty tricky to reach with any transport. (Long walks with heavy bags are not ideal –…
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What went WRONG on our Costa Cruise?!
Read moreCruising is the most marvelous form of travelling in the world – we think. But sometimes even the most beautiful things can come across some coincidence of fails that makes them into something other than expected. The last ship we took, Costa Luminosa, happened to be… a bit out of ordinary, but for the wrong reasons. And I will tell you all the truth about the behind the scenes of…
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Msc Voyagers Club, Costa Club – why belonging to a club will give you benefits?
Read moreAll or most of the major cruise companies have their own respective clubs dedicated to loyal customers. Every club comes with their respective perks. But is it worth it to sign up for their membership? Let’s find out together.
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Argostoli, a place you’re yet to discover
Read moreEvery year or two, you can see a trend to visit a particular vacation destination surfacing on social media. You suddenly see everyone posting pictures from Santorini, now everyone seems to be in Cappadoccia, or your feed is flooded with pictures from Rome. You know it very well, don’t you? The places that are overly-hyped over a determined period, are usually also overcrowded and overpriced. And while they are definitely…
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Invoice Call: 10 HIDDEN costs on your cruise and how to handle them
Read moreIt’s the last day of you cruise, you’re enjoying your well-spent vacation and while heading back to your cabin you receive your final invoice with the reception with an amount that you don’t understand. You should be notified about every cost you are charged during the time you are provided with a service, but sometimes you can overlook it and be very surprised when the final bill comes.
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8 Things you didn’t know you could do on a cruise
Read moreIf you’ve never been on a cruise before or you simply didn’t explore all of your options yet, there might be things you don’t know you can do to enhance your vacation. The things I will list here are not going to be in your cruise contract, but if you’re a frequent cruiser you might have realized there’s more that you can do than what you’ve been told!
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Katakolon & the ruins of Olympia: the discovery
Read moreWhen you think about Greece, your first thought is definitely not Katakolon or Olympia. But you would be surprised if I told you how many tourists visit these places a year!