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Are Excursions Worth It? A Travel Agent’s Perspective
The million dollar question - Is it worth doing an excursion on your cruise? The short answer is that it depends. Having said that, most...
Apr 63 min read

Discovering Seward Alaska
Discovering Seward, Alaska. Wildlife, Location, Direction, Things to Do, the Port.
Apr 33 min read

Low Cost/Free Activities in Juneau Alaska
Most cruise ships will make a stop in Alaska’s capital city, Juneau...If you are looking for something that is low cost or free while here,
Apr 16, 20242 min read

Complimentary Food Options Onboard Wonder of the Seas
One of the great things about cruising is that you are never too far from food. There always seems to be a plethora of places to eat...
Mar 29, 20243 min read

Icon of the Seas: Top 5 Things For Adults
Check out this short 3 minute video Markwood Magic created on the top things things to do onboard Icon of the Seas for adults.
Mar 12, 20242 min read

Queen's Staircase in Nassau, Bahamas
The Queen's Staircase was built for a quick escape in case of an emergency to Fort Fincastle which is located on Bennet’s Hill.
Jan 16, 20242 min read

Travel with Adult Kids: Top 5 Destinations for 2025
The “kids” are all grown up. Traveling with adult children definitely looks a little different than going on trips when they were little kid
Dec 6, 20234 min read

Top 5 Activities for Women Onboard Norwegian Viva
Girls trip anyone? Or maybe just some ‘me’ time on the family vacation onboard Norwegian Viva?
Dec 4, 20232 min read

Top 5 activities for teens onboard Norwegian Viva
Teens can be a hard group to please when it comes to vacations. Luckly, there is a lot of activiites for them onboard Norwegian Viva....
Dec 4, 20233 min read

Top 5 Vacation destinations for Middle School Families in 2025 and 2026
Family vacations change and evolve as the kids grow up. Middle School kids are looking for a vacation with adventure. What are the top 5...
Nov 7, 20234 min read

Preventing Seasickness on a Cruise
If you are prone to sea sickness, how can you avoid it? This article will offer some advice and suggestions to prevent or limit sea sickness
Oct 18, 20233 min read

Top 5 unique things about Disney's private island Castaway Cay
Top 5 unique things about Castaway Cay.
Oct 6, 20232 min read

Aruba: Things to do and background at the One Happy Island in the Southern Caribbean
Aruba is a true gem in the Southern Caribbean and beloved by both cruise travelers and those who are spending their vacation solely in...
Sep 5, 20233 min read

All about Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan is not just another cruise port with mountains and wildlife; it is a destination with a unique history, identity and charm....
Aug 13, 20232 min read

What is better Expedition Cruising vs. Ocean Cruising For Your Family Vacation
Expedition vs Ocean Cruising - which one is best for your family?
Jul 28, 20233 min read

Cruise Duck Templates
Three templates to download for your Cruise Ducks.
Jul 24, 20231 min read

Cruise Duck
Background information on Cruise Ducks, types of cruise ducks on your cruise, and more!
Jul 24, 20232 min read

Cruise Terminology
Embarkation: Getting onto the ship for the first time during your cruise. Disembarkation: means getting off the ship at the end of the...
Jul 15, 20231 min read

Open-jaw vs Closed Loop Cruise
Difference between open jaw and closed loop cruises
Jul 6, 20232 min read

Differences between the Windjammer (Royal Caribbean) and The Galley (Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages is home to the Galley while Royal Caribbean is home to the Windjammer. How do the two compare?
Jun 29, 20232 min read
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