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5 Reasons to Pay the Airline Lounge Access Fee

You may have wondered if airline lounge access fees are worth the money.  Is everything behind those sliding glass doors shiny and glamorous? In my experience, there are 5 Reasons that make paying the lounge access fee worth it. Everyone’s situation is unique.  I’ll give you some information regarding our situation to better qualify my […]

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Animal Tourism – Educational, Selfish, or Both?

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Animal Tourism.  You know, swim with dolphins, hold a sloth, visit Sea World.  It all falls under the category of animal tourism and honestly, I’m not sure how I feel about it.  As a huge animal lover, and someone who loves to travel, this mental struggle comes up a lot for me.  Is participating in

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8 Tips for Planning Your Cruise Port Excursions

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As you probably know by now, I love cruising.  It really suits my personality and works with my “issues”.  Don’t we all have issues?  Ok… more on my “worry” issues later, back to cruise port excursions! Once I have picked a cruise itinerary that works for us, I set out to research the options we

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The Extras of Cruising: Free Cruise Budget Planner Worksheet

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I love the idea of an all-inclusive vacation, don’t you?  Pay everything upfront and live the carefree life for a few days, a week… maybe longer.  Bliss!   While I will argue that cruising gives you a ton of bang for your buck, it can’t be considered “all-inclusive” simply because your stateroom is booked. While

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The Perfect Travel Souvenir -Easy to Pack and Affordable!

Everyone wants to bring home the perfect souvenir to remember their vacation.  But what is the perfect travel souvenir?  It’s fun to purchase items during your journey, but things really start adding up.  The cost can be a concern as well as valuable packing space. Speaking of space, large souvenirs can really clutter up your

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I'm Jill, and I'm glad you are here! I have been cruising for over 20 years and love sharing my tips with others.  Here you will find tips, tricks, and reviews to help you worry less and travel more.

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