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Vaccinated Where Can I Travel?

[fa icon="calendar'] May 18, 2021 6:30:00 AM / by Sally Black posted in Family Cruises, Affordable Family Vacations, Family Vacation Health, Family Vacation Destinations, Family Vacation, family vacation ideas, celebration vacations, travel tips, family vacation europe

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What Does Resort Casual Mean?

[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 4, 2020 8:54:00 AM / by Sally Black posted in family vacations, family resorts, Family Cruises, family vacation ideas, All inclusive resorts

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Most all inclusive resorts, and cruise ships for that matter, have resort casual dress codes in place for their restaurants and main public areas. Guests need to be aware of these rules and pack accordingly so that they don't miss out on any fun on their next family vacation.

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Top 5  Reasons Not to Use Discount Travel Services

[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 8, 2020 3:38:38 PM / by Mary Ellen Nunes posted in family vacations, family group travel, Family Cruises, Affordable Family Vacations, Disney Vacations, Disney Vacation Planning, family vacation ideas, travel tips

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Family Caribbean Cruises

[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 30, 2019 5:30:00 AM / by Sally Black posted in Family Cruises, Family Vacation, Disney Cruise Line, family cruise, family vacation ideas, Family cruise vacation, Caribbean Family Cruises, Best family cruises

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Families love cruising to the Caribbean!  it's the perfect family vacation destination any time of year. Crystal clear water in a million shades of blue, sun drenched, powder white beaches, diverse cultures, incredible adventures and delicious foods. What's not to love?

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MSC Seaside For Families

[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 16, 2019 6:00:00 AM / by Sally Black posted in Family Cruises

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The MSC Seaside is a high tech megaship that families will love.  It is, however, very different from its other contemporary cruise line competitors like Carnival, Norwegian and Royal Caribbean.

Although the MSC Seaside was built specifically with families in mind and sails from Miami, it caters to a very international audience.  It's an Italian ship with a very European flair.  If you're looking to mix and mingle with lots of American family cruisers, this is not the ship for you. If you would like your children to be exposed to people from many different cultures speaking different languages then you are certainly the right fit for this ship.

In this review I've listed 17 things families will enjoy on board the MSC Seaside that may be a little different if you've sailed on other family cruises....

1. Kids Sail Free 

 On MSC Cruises, kids 17 and under sail free on select sailings, based on availability, when sharing a stateroom with two other guests. Don't expect this deal on busy school holiday sailings but if you can sail off season it's a phenomenal deal. On other sailings, children 11 and under sail free, while those 12 to 17 sail at a significantly discounted rate. And children under 2 years of age always sail free as a third or fourth guests. Remember, Uncle Sam never gives you a free ride from taxes, even for kids so you'll need to pay the kid's taxes.

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Guide For Families Cruising From Miami

[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 12, 2019 6:35:00 AM / by Sally Black posted in Family Cruises, Affordable Family Vacations, family cruise, family vacation ideas

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Need Help With A Family Cruise

[fa icon="calendar'] Dec 11, 2018 6:04:00 AM / by Sally Black posted in family group travel, Family Cruises, Toddler Vacations, Family of 5 Vacations, Family Vacation, family cruise

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 Congratulations on your decision to take a family cruise vacation!

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How Much Does It Cost For Children To Go On A Cruise?

[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 6, 2018 7:12:00 AM / by Sally Black posted in Family Cruises, Affordable Family Vacations, Family Vacation

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balcony cabinAlthough cruise ship cabins may appear to be floating hotel rooms, room rates are calculated differently.  This is especially true when it comes to children's rates.  It's important for parents to understand the differences when they are planning their vacation choices.

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Finding A Family Cruise

[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 16, 2018 6:00:00 AM / by Sally Black posted in Family Cruises, Affordable Family Vacations, family adventure vacation, family vacation ideas

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If you're planning to take a fun-filled family cruise for your next vacation- Great choice!  The great news is that there are a huge number of ships, destinations and types of cruises that are all family friendly. With such a wide variety of choices, how can you confidently determine which is the right choice for your family?

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How To Save On A Disney Cruise

[fa icon="calendar'] Sep 4, 2018 6:54:00 AM / by Sally Black posted in Family Cruises, Affordable Family Vacations, Disney Vacations, Disney Vacation Details, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Planning, teens, family cruise

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A Disney Cruise tops the list of dream vacations for many families.  Let's be real,  Disney Cruises  are expensive.  Yes, they are wonderful, magical for kids of all ages and you can expect nothing less than a fantastic family vacation.So how do you make this happen for your kids without breaking the bank?

Disney Cruise Line is considered a premium cruise compared to other family friendly cruise lines like Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian. It's obvious that Disney cruise ships are full of fun features for children and adults but the pricing difference also translates into things that might not appear initially obvious like menu and entertainment quality.

Disney does not discount-period!  Frankly they are a beloved and recognized world-know brand. Their ships and theme parks are in high demand and they don't have to discount.  If you see online enticements for any kind of Disney deal run the other way!

 The good news there are ways to make that dream Disney cruise more affordable. Here are 10 tips to help your family save on a Disney Cruise.... 

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