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Carnival Victory, San Juan Alcohol Smuggling Report 2011

Last week I had the pleasure of taking a cruise out of San Juan, Puerto Rico (my favorite port of embarkation) on the Carnival Victory.  I got a great deal on the cruise although the airfare left a little to be desired.  Eager to make up some of the money I lost on airfare I [...]


The Return of Fuel Surcharges? Is it Inevitable?

I am writing this post not because I have heard actual news of the return of fuel surcharges but because I want to inform you all of the inevitability of their return.  Some of you newer cruisers (or cruisers who have taken a break) may not know anything about fuel surcharges.  No worries, I will [...]


Free Overnight Shipping on Shoes for Cruising

This post is a bit out of the ordinary for me.   Normally, I try to stick to more traditional topics like saving money, safety and news.  Now, I am trying to branch out a bit to give you other bits of information you may be able to use.  This new initiative will include topics such [...]