Back in April 2022, my first cruise was a huge learning experience — especially when it came to packing.
01.01.2025 - 04:01 / insider.com / Cruises
As a frequent cruiser, I learn a little something from each trip.
In the past 12 months, I've spent 30 days at sea on four different cruise lines exploring the Eastern and Western Caribbean and Central America. From those sailings alone, I've learned numerous time- and money-saving travel tips.
Here are a few pieces of cruising advice I'll be taking with me into 2025.
Back in April 2022, my first cruise was a huge learning experience — especially when it came to packing.
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Let's face it: Solo travelers often get the short end of the stick when it comes to cruise vacations.
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When I traveled around Europe, visiting places like France, Great Britain, and the Czech Republic, several things instantly stood out about how different living in Europe was from living in the US.
Having previously visited Greece and enjoyed it, I wanted to explore more of the Adriatic with some friends and family for my 40th birthday.
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