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Great Savings if You Visit the Ship’s Spa

January 20, 2020by gdctblog Leave a comment

#ShipsSpas  #RelaxingCruise  #FreeSpaServices   Some of you cruisers have relaxing at the spa on your agenda. A vacation is all about relaxing, right? What better way to do that than […]

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Budget, Cruise, Harmony of the Seas, vacation

French Locations to See in the Mediterranean

January 9, 2020by gdctblog Leave a comment

  My recent cruise afforded me visits at several French ports ranging from the coastal areas of Aix-en-Provence, Cannes, the Principality of Monaco, and the port of Ajaccio on the […]

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Cruise, European Travel, Travel, vacation

What to See in Spain Along the Mediterranean

December 30, 2019by gdctblog 2 Comments

  I recently sailed on the Oceania Marina from Barcelona to Rome      (Civitivecchia), and beginning in this blog, am showcasing some of my tour information and photos. Included today are the Spanish […]

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Cruise, European Travel, Shore Excursions, vacation

RCCL Preview of W. Caribbean Ports to Labadee, Cozumel, & Falmouth, Jamaica

September 17, 2019by gdctblog 1 Comment

#AllureoftheSeas  #WesternCaribbeanPorts  #Labadee  #Falmouth  #Cozumel   Next week, I will be embarking on a Royal Caribbean cruise in a Central Park balcony aboard the Allure of the Seas. Our first […]

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Caribbean travel, Cruise

How the Cruise Industry Is Caring for our Oceans

July 10, 2019by gdctblog Leave a comment

#LNG  #EcoFriendly  #CLIA  #GreatGarbagePatch   Have you heard of the Great Garbage Patch, which floats between Hawaii and California? Pollution of our oceans is just one concern of many of the […]

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Cruise, International Travel, Nature, vacation

Planning for Your Vacation

June 21, 2019by gdctblog 1 Comment

#VacationTime  #VacationPlanning Vacation time seems a long way off until suddenly it arrives—and that’s when prices can be the highest and the trip becomes painfully expensive. By planning ahead and […]

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All-Inclusive resort, Cruise, Flights, International Travel, Resort, vacation

Are You Ready for a Romantic Travel Experience?

January 28, 2019by gdctblog Leave a comment

  #Romance  #RomanceTravel  #Honeymoon  #DestinationWedding  #Wedding  #VowRenewal Valentine’s Day is only three weeks away. Instead of buying jewelry and chocolate this Valentine’s Day, why not consider planning a trip for […]

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All-Inclusive resort, Cruise, destination wedding, Resort

Are You Ready to Book Your Best Value Cruise – It’s Wave Season?

January 4, 2019by gdctblog 1 Comment

#WaveSeason  #CruiseWaveSeason If it’s January, the cruise industry sale called “Wave Season” for most cruise lines is here. Virtually all cruise lines offer their best deals for cruise sailings of at least […]

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Alcoholic Beverages, Cruise, Luxury Cruising, Ships, travel agency

Puerto Rico’s Recovery after Hurricane Maria

November 6, 2018by gdctblog 1 Comment

#PuertoRicoRecovery  #HurricaneMariaRecovery  #SanJuanRecovery It’s been over a year since Hurricane Maria swept directly through Puerto Rico, taking trees, roofs, power lines and lives, with it. In the city center of Old San […]

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Caribbean travel, Cruise

Comparison of Norwegian Joy and Bliss in Alaska for 2019

October 31, 2018by gdctblog Leave a comment

#NCLAlaska  #NorwegianBliss   #NorwegianJoy   You can experience Alaska in 2019 on two of NCL’s newest ships, Norwegian Joy or Norwegian Bliss. Enjoy a rush like no other racing around a […]

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Cruise, Ships

Viking Rhine River Highlights

October 4, 2018by gdctblog 1 Comment

#VikingRiverCruise  #RhineRiverCruise  #RhineGetaway Our owner recently returned from a Viking River Cruise traversing between Basel, Switzerland and Amsterdam, Netherlands in mid-August. Europe had experienced a very hot and dry summer, […]

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Cruise, Cruise Lines, River Cruises, vacation

October 2018 is #ChooseCruise Month

September 28, 2018by gdctblog Leave a comment

#ChooseCruise  #LuxuryCruises      October is a key time for travelers to plan a trip on a river or ocean or on an     expedition ship in the polar regions […]

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Cruise, vacation

Celebrity Changes Up Dining on Edge

July 28, 2018by gdctblog Leave a comment

#CelebrityEdge  #EdgeDining Every now and again, a cruise line comes up with something so innovative it changes everything. Think Royal Caribbean’s surfing simulators or Carnival Cruise Line’s SkyRide.  Celebrity Cruise […]

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Cruise

Cruise Line Carry-On Beverage Policies

May 10, 2018by gdctblog 1 Comment

#Carryonbeverages #Cruiselineliquorpolicies  #Cruiselinesodapolicies   Some cruisers like to save money on purchases of non-alcoholic beverages, or perhaps the cruise line does not have “their” brand. A few cruise lines allow […]

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Cruise

Norwegian Epic Review

February 2, 2018by gdctblog Leave a comment

Review of a Norwegian Epic cruise

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Caribbean travel, Cruise, Ships, vacation

Tips for Booking a Cruise During WAVE Season

January 3, 2018by gdctblog Leave a comment

  #CruiseWaveSeason  #WaveSeason If it’s January, the cruise industry sale called “wave season” for most cruise bookings is here. Virtually all cruise lines offer their best deals for cruise sailings […]

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Cruise, Cruise Cabin/Stateroom, Cruise Lines, travel agency, Travel Consultant

Star Flyer October 2017 15-night Croatia, Montenegro and Greece Port Summary

December 12, 2017by gdctblog 2 Comments

Port Details/Photos on Star Flyer October 2017 Cruise

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Clipper sailing, Cruise, Excursions, International Travel, vacation

Favorite Unspoiled (Rarely Visited) Laid Back Caribbean Islands/Ports

November 21, 2017by gdctblog Leave a comment

#RemoteCaribbeanIslands  #GrenadineIslands  #UnspoiledCaribbeanIslands During recent cruises on smaller ships (including those of Star Clippers, Azamara and Windstar), but also available with luxury lines such as Seabourn and SeaDream Yacht Club, […]

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Caribbean travel, Cruise, vacation

Star Flyer Cruise Summary by Our Agency’s Owner

November 7, 2017by gdctblog 1 Comment

#StarClippers  #StarFlyer #BarquentineSailing  #DalmationCoast  #AdriaticCruise #GreekIslesCruise  #TallShipSailing  #ClipperShip   November, 2017.  Our owner recently returned from a 15-day cruise aboard the Star Flyer 4-masted clipper ship . The “tall ship” […]

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Clipper sailing, Cruise, Cruise Lines, Cruise ship Bridge, vacation

Setting the Record Straight on Current Cruise Myths

October 27, 2017by gdctblog Leave a comment

#CruiseMyths  #ShipInspections The Cruise Industry Some stereotypes die hard. The cruise industry, for one, has more than its fair share. One myth involves the dreaded contagious norovirus illness. People believe […]

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Cruise, Cruise Lines, Travel Consultant

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