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view of hvar on a vacation along the Croatia coast
in Cruises, International, Travel Done Well

An Almost Stress Free Croatia Coast Vacation

A stress-free vacation…aaah…isn’t that what we all strive for. With so much daily stress in our lives, who doesn’t want to leave all their cares behind on vacation. Some of the stress we can control or at least minimize and some we can’t, like airport delays. I was shooting for the “what I can control goal” when I planned a recent Croatia coast vacation. And…

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is there a wide range of activities on small ship cruises
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Could Small Ship Cruises Become Your Favorite Way to Vacation?

Imagine being so close to a humpbacked whale you could literally touch him, but don’t… Imagine being in your kayak within feet of an iceberg when it breaches… Then, imagine having a world renowned National Geographic photographer giving you photography lessons in the Antarctic… If you’ve ever thought about going on a cruise, but were scared off by being on board with 3,000 fellow passengers,…

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in International, Cruises, Travel Done Well

Top Cruise Destinations You Won’t Want to Miss

So, you’ve decided to take a cruise vacation. Making the decision to spoil yourself with the trip of a lifetime is the easy part. The difficult decision is deciding where you will set sail. With so many ports of call waiting, the possibilities are endless. We’ve tried to narrow it down just a bit with these top cruise destinations you won’t want to miss. Alaska…

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what are some tips and a packing list for sailing
in That's Life, Caribbean / Mexico, Cruises, Travel Done Well

Packing List For Sailing Adventures (Tips Included For Free)

With winter and the holidays coming up, you just may be thinking about planning a warm weather getaway. If a sailing vacation is part of those plans, there are certain items you shouldn’t leave home without. As you may be out at sea for days without immediate access to land, it’s important to bring on board what you’ll need for your safety, fun, hygiene, and comfort. This…

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what are some tips for traveling as we age
in That's Life, Cruises, Travel Done Well

Make New Friends on Vacation

I like to talk to other people when I’m traveling, besides whomever I’m traveling with!  Locals are really the best. You get a wealth of information about things to do and where to eat that you may never find online, in travel books, or on your own. Striking up these conversations have really saved me from wasting both time and money at places that weren’t…

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traveling with other couples can end well
in Cruises, Travel Done Well, Travel Tips

How To Make Traveling With Couples End Happy

We recently spent 9 days traveling with another couple, 7 of which were spent on a sailboat.  It could have been a disaster or pure bliss.  It’s hard to know going in which it will be.  You could be the best of friends for many years and then be constantly at each other’s throats on vacation together.  It only takes one bad comment, adverse event,…

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