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Carnival Cruise Cabins and Suites

July 16, 2018 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

Carnival Cruise Cabins and Suites Carnival offers several different cabins and suites for cruisers to choose from. These include… Specialty Suites Offer: Family Harbor, Cloud 9 Spa, Havana The specialty suites are the most extravagant on the ship. Depending on the specialty suite you choose, some of the suites cater ...

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Restaurant and Dining Guide For Carnival Cruises

July 16, 2018 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

Restaurant and Dining Guide For Carnival Cruises One of the top reasons to take a Carnival Cruise is that you are aboard a floating smorgasbord of delicious cuisine. If you’ve never cruised before chances are that your first few days on ship will revolve around food. Carnival has so many options when it comes to tasty culinary creations. You ...

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Carnival Cruise Shore Excursion Guide

July 16, 2018 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

Carnival Cruise Shore Excursion Guide As exciting as it is to be on board a Carnival Cruise ship, there is an entire world of wonders waiting for you to explore. The best way to experience the culture of cruise ports is through shore excursions. Whether you take in a Caribbean paradise, walk on an Alaskan glacier, or visit some of Europe’s ...

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Entertainment Guide for Carnival Cruise Ships

July 16, 2018 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

Entertainment Guide For Carnival Cruise Ships Carnival Cruise ships put an emphasis on fun! Part of what makes Carnival such a great value is that the main theater entertainment is included in the cruise fare, with two exceptions, Carnival Triumph and Carnival Victory. With so many options including family-friendly activities, adult ...

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Guide To Carnival Cruise Line

July 16, 2018 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

Guide To Carnival Cruise Line

Guide To Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Cruises are a great option for anyone looking for a budget-friendly cruising option. This line is known for packing each sailing with as much fun as possible. You won’t find these ships lacking in entertainment and activities, unique dining options, and stellar bars and lounges perfect for relaxing. ...

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Port Canaveral Cruise Parking

July 27, 2017 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

Port Canaveral Cruise Parking

Port Canaveral Cruise Parking If you are driving to Port Canaveral and looking for alternative terminal parking, you have a few options to choose from. When looking for Port Canaveral cruise parking, be sure to note whether the fee is per person or per day. Also, if per day how much the add-on may be for per person for the shuttle. Most of the ...

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First Time Cruise Tips

May 17, 2017 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

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First Time Cruise Tips Cruising can be fun and exciting for everyone, particularly for new passengers. It is an experience that keeps experienced passengers coming back for more. Of course, you’d like to have a feel of the cruise experience and as a first-time cruiser, there are several mistakes you might make, calling unnecessary attention to ...

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Carnival Cruise Tips

May 14, 2017 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

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Below are my top Carnival Cruise tips that cover everything from how to save money on your cruise to what to do in port before you board the ship. Bookmark this page as I will be continually adding Carnival cruise tips as they are developed and published. Carnival Cruise Tips Cruise Packing List Packing List for Your Cruise How to ...

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Seasickness | Tips to Prevent During Your Cruise

August 14, 2016 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

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Seasickness Nothing will ruin a carefully planned cruise like seasickness aka motion sickness. If you are a first-time cruiser and not sure if you will be susceptible to seasickness, be sure to take preventative measures to lessen your discomfort while on the cruise ship. [irp posts="46146" name="Packing List for Cruise | Tips on What the ...

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Carnival Serenity Retreat (Adults Only Area)

January 16, 2015 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

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Our family recently spent time over Thanksgiving on the Carnival Victory to celebrate my sister's 40th birthday and my dad's 65th birthday. With a group of 10 of use with varying ages, we were all looking for something different to do on the ship. One of the best amenities on the Carnival Cruise Line is their Serenity Adult Only area. (At ...

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Hidden Cruise Costs | Don’t DOUBLE Your Vacation Budget

October 20, 2014 by Billie Hillier 1 Comment

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Hidden Cruise Costs While the sound of an all-inclusive vacations sounds amazing (and they are!) there are fees and expenses that some travelers do not consider when booking a cruise. These "hidden cruise costs" can potentially DOUBLE your vacation budget if you are not careful. Personally, we feel a cruise is one of the best bargains for our ...

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Packing List for Cruise | Tips on What the “Necessities” Are

April 2, 2014 by Billie Hillier Leave a Comment

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Cruise Packing List I have seen some people waiting to embark with lots of large suitcases and see others with just one medium bag... in most cases, you can tell who is new to cruising. LOL Each cruise my packing list gets smaller and smaller, especially when it comes to clothes. View FREE Kindle books on cruises Click here to read my ...

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