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Touring Taiwan: 7 Must-Sees

There is a reason that Portuguese explorers called Taiwan the ilha formosa, or “beautiful island.” Sitting over a hundred miles off the coast of mainland China, Taiwan is a prosperous country with a wealth of natural beauty. For those setting out to the beautiful island nation for the first time, here is list of the 7 …

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Dish It Up: Health-Conscious Cruise Cuisine

Forget the Christmas cookies you gobbled with abandon. It’s so last month. Actually, it’s so last year. We begin 2019 in gratitude, for we can now dine more healthfully — and deliciously — while cruising more than ever before. Organic, low-calorie, vegetarian, vegan — you name it. We’ve got the goods on how cruise ships …

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Last Call: Espresso Yourself

The Place for Espresso — Café al Bacio and Gelateria

Benefits of Using AirBnB in a Foreign Country

Traveling is fun and exciting. Besides the choice of what country to visit and what to do when you get there, one of the most important things to choose when planning a vacation to a foreign country is what accommodations you will stay in. Nowadays there are so many options: hotel, hostel, AirBnB. My favorite, …

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Cruise Deal of the Week – February 15, 2019

Love is in the air, so why not book a cruise with a line whose name literally means love! Ama (or amor) means love in Spanish and AmaWaterways is offering one of their best deals yet in honor of Valentine’s Day! Actually, it’s really THREE offers all rolled into one awesome cruise deal.

6 Tips for Booking a Last-Minute Winter Cruise

Everyone looks forward to the end of the year. The early winter months represent holidays, celebrations, and quality time with family and friends. However, the winter weather, stressful end of year deadlines, and the celebratory moments also drain your energy. The perfect remedy for the post-holiday season is a last-minute winter cruise getaway.

9 Reasons To Cruise To Easter Island

A Holy Grail among seasoned travelers, mysterious and mystical Easter Island is a speck of land of 63 square miles in the middle of the Pacific Ocean – one of the most isolated spots on the planet. And not only is it isolated, but also its waters are prone to big swells that make cruise …

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Cruise Your Way to The Perfect Honeymoon Vacation

Newlyweds are some of the most adorable people you will see. As they head out to start their new lives together, many new couples celebrate their wedding with a honeymoon trip. Most of the time, the honeymoon is off to an exotic and exciting place, usually on the couple has never been to before and may not be back to again.

Why You Should Try a Windjammer Cruise

Do you like to cruise but not with the masses? Do you enjoy good food and great conversation? Are you looking to travel differently this year? If you answered yes, you should consider a Windjammer Cruise off the coast of Maine for your next vacation. Sailing on a historic tall ship is an extraordinary cruising …

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Sailing Indonesia With Star Clippers

Cruising on a cruise ship holds the inherent promise of a dream come true, but sailing on a sailing vessel is an experience of sheer fantasy. Sailing under unfurled ivory sails stokes the imagination of any would-be sailor, and nowhere can you savor the experience better than in and around the exotic islands of Indonesia. …

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