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Elaine Warren

Elaine literally wrote the book about family cruising (The Family Cruise Companion's Guide to Cruising With Kids). She loves sharing her cruise experience to help families navigate their way to an adventure-filled, fun, and memorable vacation.

7 Pro Tips for Enjoying Epic Sea Days

Ready to transform your day at sea into an unforgettable adventure? On sea days, the cruise ship becomes a vibrant, floating resort brimming with possibilities.  But how do you turn a good day into an epic one? With some foresight and savvy planning, you can elevate your experience from enjoyable to extraordinary. Keep reading to …

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Ultimate Guide to Planning a Memorable Family Reunion Cruise (2024)

There are as many types of family reunions as there are different types of families. Some families have annual reunions like clockwork, while others may hold them once every decade or two. Some families may occasionally contemplate staging a reunion but can never get sufficient agreement or organization to pull it off. Some families arrange …

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What Are The Best Things To Do In Aruba On A Cruise? (2024)

If your family cruise stops at the Aruba cruise port, these tips are for you. Find out what you need to know about the port and get tips on the best things to do in Aruba on a cruise! (Updated for 2024) Visiting Aruba By Cruise: Key Tips For Aruba Cruise Port In a Nutshell …

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9 Best Packing Tips For Cruising With A Baby

These packing tips for cruising with babies and toddlers will help streamline your packing and make your trip less stressful. Focus on these cruise essential items when packing for babies or toddlers. Many aspects of cruising with a baby can be stressful. But there’s no need for packing to be one of them. Babies and …

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Know 7 Red Flags A Cruise Drink Package Really Isn’t Worth It

Cruisers often ask, “Are drink packages worth it on a cruise?” If by “worth it” you mean on a financial cost-benefit analysis, then proceed with caution. There are certain scenarios where buying a cruise drink package will not be beneficial to your bottom line (but you may find other non-financial benefits to enjoy). Keep reading …

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How To Manage Laundry on a Cruise Ship: Easy & Practical Tips

Just about everyone wants to pack lighter for a cruise if they can. And, one simple strategy for streamlining your family’s cruise is to plan on getting some laundry done while you’re away. That way you can start off by packing far fewer clothes. Laundry may be one of the last things that you want …

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