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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.

Packing for a Caribbean Cruise? You’ll Really Appreciate These 6 Useful Items

When packing for a Caribbean cruise with kids, or some other beach destination, there are a handful of items that you want to make absolutely sure make into your suitcase. This is not a comprehensive family cruise packing list for a Caribbean cruise. Rather, this is a “please, don’t forget this” list. These are items that …

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1 Must Have Cruise Accessory You’ll Absolutely Love

If you are looking for one must-have cruise accessory that you’ll absolutely love, pack a cruise-friendly travel power strip or outlet extender. Seriously. Based on value for the money and value for the luggage space used, this one will almost certainly top the list every time. Find out why you absolutely should toss one into …

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24 Absolutely Useful Items You Need To Pack On Family Port Calls

When sailing a family cruise, odds are high that you will leave the ship during at least one of the ship’s port calls. Whether you are participating in a structured shore excursion or taking the DIY route, you want to make sure that you have what you need when leaving the ship to have a …

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Flying With Kids: How To Have A More Peaceful Trip

Flying with young children will seldom be a stress-free adventure. But these time tested tips and strategies will help make flying with kids more manageable and peaceful. When I first started flying with kids, it was a dive into the deep end of the pool. Flying with a then 3-month old baby. And the return …

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Here Are The Best Family Things To Do In Key West Port In A Day

Does your family cruise stop at the Key West port? Get some quick tips on how to make the most of your day and enjoy this colorful island. In many ways, Key West is a hidden gem when it comes to cruise ports. We had sailed more than 15 different Caribbean cruises before sailing one …

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Your Cell, Texts & Wifi On A Cruise: This Is What You Need To Know

How to use your phone, text or wifi on a cruise without spending a small fortune. Stay connected to family and friends on and off the ship! Plan ahead with this handy guide. When you’re traveling on land, particularly if you remain in your home country, you probably don’t give more than a passing thought …

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