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Porthole’s Five Faves TV Comedies Go Cruising Just imagine dining with these comedy crews on your next cruise. Last night, the latest season of FXX’s cult-favorite comedy It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia concluded, with devoted viewers still in gleeful shock that they’ve been given 11 absurd seasons to witness their favorite Philly pub …
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For International Women’s Day, We’re Celebrating 5 Women Cruise Line Presidents! Today is International Women’s Day — a day to “celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women.” So what better time to applaud five rockin’ women who are at the helm of your favorite major cruise lines. And let us …
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Going with the Flow – Every trip has surprises. The biggest might be how well you can handle them.
by Judi Cuervoby Judi CuervoMonday Mantra Breathe Out … Breathe In … Breathe Out … Breathe In … Going with the Flow Every trip has surprises. The biggest might be how well you can handle them. “I expect we’ll touch down at JFK a half hour ahead of schedule,” announced our pilot. I was elated! My travel …
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Cold Comfort for the Winter Cruiser – At least the music is hot…
by Judi Cuervoby Judi CuervoMonday Mantra It’s freezing…It’s freezing…It’s freezing Cold Comfort for the Winter Cruiser At least the music is hot…. My head is spinning and it’s not from an overindulgence in the drink of the day. Here I am on Norwegian Pearl’s Moody Blues Cruise, a 4-day sailing that features some of the biggest names …
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Porthole‘s Five Faves Fans, Ahoy! Whatever you totally geek out about, there’s a theme cruise for it. What could be better than a few carefree days eating excellent meals, looking out at the water, and visiting some of the world’s most beautiful places? Why, doing exactly that with a few hundred people who …
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Cruise Questions Answered – The more you know, the more you’re asked … and the more you’re ready for your next cruise!
by Judi Cuervoby Judi CuervoMonday Mantra Mouth Shut … Mouth Shut … Mouth Shut … Cruise Questions Answered The more you know, the more you’re asked … and the more you’re ready for your next cruise! Word gets out. You’ve cruised for years, decades even, and now you’re recognized as the cruise expert among your peers, family, …
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Porthole’s Five Faves Five Tampa Must-Dos: Get the best of The Big Guava Founded by Spanish conquistadors and settled by Cuban revolutionaries, Tampa, Florida, is one of the most diverse cities in the South. It’s also among Florida’s top destinations for foodies, cigar lovers, and beer aficionados. From Cuban sandwiches to pirate parades, …
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Solo Cruisers Unite! – Fight for your right to cruise like a couple! Down with the single supplement!
by Judi Cuervoby Judi CuervoMonday Mantra Double or nothin’ … Double or nothin’ … Double or nothin’ … Solo Cruisers Unite! Fight for your right to cruise like a couple! Down with the single supplement! This single-supplement thing is really ticking me off. I’m not usually a screaming and rebellious individual who finds persecution at every turn …
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Porthole’s Five Faves Chocolate Indulgences If your Valentine deserves something sweet this year, consider these at-sea options for showing your love in a big way. Your average day on a cruise ship resembles what many people might consider the perfect Valentine’s Day schedule. You sleep in, enjoy a late breakfast with your loved …
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Monday Mantra Newbie Blues Cruise … Newbie Blues Cruise … Newbie Blues Cruise … A Thousand Million (Cruise) Questions Yes, your “Nights in White Satin” include towels … The glow of my extraordinary SeaDream Yacht Club cruise has barely dimmed yet I find myself getting ready to set sail again on February 26, …
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