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PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISE REVIEWS
How to Plan the Perfect Solo Cruise
In a world where independence and adventure are increasingly valued, solo cruising is emerging as a growing trend among travelers. Traditionally seen as a couple, group or family activity, cruising also attracts solo travelers seeking the blend of luxury, convenience and freedom that only a cruise can offer.
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Cruise Tips From the Cruise Specialists
Planning your dream vacation is exciting. Studies show that planning and anticipating of a trip alone can elevate your mood, long before you depart! Whether you’re a seasoned cruiser or planning your first voyage, everyone can appreciate travel advice. We asked our cruise consultants for their top tips they share with their clients.
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BY KIM JACKSON
CRUISES
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Savvy Travelers Plan Pre- and Post-Cruise Stays
Cruising offers unparalleled access to a wide array of destinations, often within a single voyage. Imagine your voyage itinerary is a geographic tasting menu where you can experience local culture, cuisine and scenery without the commitment of a longer stay or the hassle of scheduling multiple flights or accommodations. However, what if you wish to delve deeper into a city or region or simply keep the fun going? There are several good reasons to extend your travels with a pre- and/or post-cruise stay.
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BY KIM JACKSON
CRUISES
AMAWATERWAYS
ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES
AVALON WATERWAYS
AZAMARA
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DISNEY CRUISE LINE
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HOLLAND AMERICA LINE
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MSC CRUISES
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
OCEANIA CRUISES
PAUL GAUGUIN
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PRINCESS CRUISES®
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ROYAL CARIBBEAN
SCENIC RIVER
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SINGLESCRUISE.COM
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Guest contributors to Travel Leaders have diverse backgrounds in publishing, travel, and vacations. They live across the globe and bring unique, first-hand experience to their writing.
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Justin Gibson
Justin Gibson grew up in the Dallas suburbia, but has since been transplanted to the D.C. area. He was schooled at Southern Methodist University, which was nice. He currently works as a copywriter, but longs to attempt riding a bull.
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Dayna is an MBA who left a starchy job in finance to pursue the wild adventures of being a travel writer. She has since gotten caught in a blizzard in the Canadian Rockies, lost a shoe on a camel trek across the Sahara Desert and crashed a jeep in the Mexican jungle. She maintains that bad luck makes for excellent stories.
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