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What is the best way to search for and then book a cruise?
I still see people saying that they like to book cruises directly with the cruise line but I rarely see anyone indicating that this method holds some type of benefit. I have been on over 30 cruises over...
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Understanding cruise pricing
One of the best things about cruises is that it includes your cabin, meals, entertainment and transportation to different places all for one price. You’ll often get a ton of value out of a cruise versus...
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When to book a cruise and when to take a cruise
When to book Cruise sales happen throughout the year but in general, if you book far out you’ll pay more money. Much like booking airfare, there are no hard and fast rules, just rules of thumb. I’ve...
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Deciding which cruise to book
A lot of people ask me what cruise to book. My response is to ask when you want to go, where you want to go and for how long. That will help narrow down your options. For example, if you wanted to go on...
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What makes cruising so different?
I often say that there are 3 types of people, those who love cruising, those who hate cruising and those who haven’t gone on one yet. It’s such a unique experience because you cannot compare it to anything...
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Should you add P2 as an authorized user?
I see this question a lot and I’m not sure I understand the reason why people ask it. When it comes to travel hacking, you should have a reason for doing something. If you don’t have a reason, don’t do...
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The Chase 5/24 Rule Explained
One of the most important rules in travel hacking is the Chase 5/24 rule. Chase credit cards are the cornerstone of travel hacking so if they have any rules that can impact your travel hacking journey,...