Written by Cacinda Maloney @ PointsandTravel.com
Over the years, I’ve come up with a list of items that make my long cruises (even a week-long cruise) much more pleasant. Use this ship-specific packing guide to help you pack for your next cruise vacation. The listed items are suitable for river…
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4-Day Cruise to the Bahamas
Written by Cacinda Maloney @ PointsandTravel.com
Many people are a bit uneasy about how well they will do on a 4-day cruise to the Bahamas for the first time. These shorter cruises allow you to see if you will enjoy it on your first day. This may lead to a “repeat” cruise on a longer itin…
Costa Cruises and its Dynamic Ship Smeralda!
Written by Cacinda Maloney @ PointsandTravel.com
Having been invited on many cruise ships over the course of the last 8 years, I was quite surprised to be invited on this massive and gorgeous ship, the Costa Smeralda. Not that I was surprised, but in the times of COVID, I wasn’t sure right away…
Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas coming to Singapore in October 2022: All you need to know
Written by Aaron Wong @ The Milelion
A new Royal Caribbean ship is coming to Singapore next year: Spectrum of the Seas. Here’s what cruisegoers can expect.
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Alaska National Parks
Written by Cacinda Maloney @ PointsandTravel.com
The state of Alaska is situated in the northwest part of the United States. Nicknamed the “The Last Frontier”, this state became a part of the USA in January 1959 as the 49th state. Compared to the other USA states, Alaska is the largest st…
Phase Whatever-This-Is: Implications for travel, staycations, cruises and attractions
Written by Aaron Wong @ The Milelion
Singapore will tighten COVID-19 measures from 27 Sep to 24 Oct 2021. Here’s what it means for your travel and leisure plans.
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2 Days in Paris – The Perfect Paris Itinerary
Written by Cacinda Maloney @ PointsandTravel.com
Paris is a beautiful city located in eastern France, which has long been regarded as the capital of romance and elegance. So it’s not difficult to see why Paris is one of the most popular destinations in the world and known as the city of lights….
Alaska Cruise Packing List (Ultimate Guide 2021)
Written by Cacinda Maloney @ PointsandTravel.com
I started to pack for my very first ride on an Alaska cruise ship with Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam for the upcoming summer months. It was most definitely on my bucket list. I was trying to decide what to take with me, since I knew there was…
DLD 349: It’s a conspiracy!
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Kicking off the show with a bad conspiracy theory joke about hurricanes probably isn’t our strongest play, but here we are. It gets better pretty quickly.
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DLD 349: It’s a conspiracy!
Written by Seth Miller @ Dots, Lines & Destinations
Kicking off the show with a bad conspiracy theory about hurricanes probably isn’t our strongest play, but here we are. It gets better pretty quickly.
KrisFlyer Cruise to Nowhere: Redeem miles for an SIA-themed cruise
Written by Aaron Wong @ The Milelion
Fancy a cruise with a twist? Redeem a Singapore Airlines themed cruise to nowhere from 38,000 KrisFlyer miles.
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Judge Says Norwegian Cruise Line Can Require Vaccine Proof For Florida Sailings
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
The fight between cruise lines and the state of Florida has been going on for months. In the interest of safety and public health, several cruise lines wanted to be…
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Read MoreDLD 344: 49 States, and then some
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
We’ve got a guest on this week, mixing educational fun with a likely new world record!
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Virgin Voyages’ 2nd Ship Will Have A Feature Never Before Seen On A Cruise Ship
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
It’s always fun when a cruise ship uses an interesting figurehead or ornament on its bow. I think Disney Cruise Line (DCL) was the first one that really “wowed” people,…
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Read MoreDLD 344: 49 States, and then some
Written by Seth Miller @ Dots, Lines & Destinations
We’ve got a guest on this week, mixing educational fun with a likely new world record!
Which hotels, airlines and cruises are showing the Euro 2020 Football Championships?
Written by Aaron Wong @ The Milelion
Euro 2020 has kicked off, and if you’re staycation-ing or on the road, here’s the hotels, airlines and cruises screening all the matches.
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DLD 337: The Tropics of New England
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Summer is heating up in more ways than one. Booking rooms in some destinations is dicey and seems unlikely to get better any time soon.
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Unvaccinated Guests On These Cruise Lines Will Face Some Hassles
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
The governor of Florida has been playing “chicken” with the CDC and cruise companies for several weeks. Whether he’s doing it as a form of political grandstanding or because he’s…
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Read MoreDLD 337: The Tropics of New England
Written by Seth Miller @ Dots, Lines & Destinations
Summer is heating up in more ways than one. Booking rooms in some destinations is dicey and seems unlikely to get better any time soon.
Phase 3 (Heightened Alert): Implications for travel, staycations, cruises and attractions
Written by Aaron Wong @ The Milelion
Singapore will loosen restrictions from 14 June, as COVID-19 community cases wane. Here’s the impact on travel and leisure plans.
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