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Google Images

  Written by Natalie Briscoe, Assistant to Linda Allen Have you ever taken pictures on vacation, gotten home and thought, “where did I take that picture?”  If you said yes, then Google Images is for you. I needed to know where...

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Avalon Luminary Review

Refreshingly different in many ways yet still traditional in the river cruise experience, the Globus River Cruise Division of Avalon exceeded my expectations. Having previously cruised on the Viking Seine, I was familiar with the experience; but...

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Ruby Princess

Princess Cruise Lines is so dependable and comfortable that they have a broad appeal.  They do an excellent job of delivering “what everyone wants” as well as unique itineraries.  Passengers on board were from all ranges and there...

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Island Princess

The Island Princess is classical nautical with a splash of contemporary and a dash of deco much like a perfectly blended martini from the Crooners Bar. The public areas are very comfortable.  Open and tasteful with warm woods and a distinct old...

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Food Allergies and Cruising

The same vigilance that is required at home when you eat out is also required on the ship. Linda Allen (Linda Allen MBA MCC, January 6, 2004 – Updated April 10th, 2012) The Suggestions Traveling by cruise ship can be one of the most...

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Quiet Cruising

Bill’s an extrovert, I’m an introvert. He gets energy from crowds of people. Crowds make me want to stab my eyes out and swallow a bunch of pills. Bill loves going on cruises; cruises exhaust me. To settle this marital battle, we...

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Traveling Bare

Going “bare” is an insurance slang for having a potential liability that is not covered by insurance. In today’s world, insurance is something that we purchase routinely for our cars, home, and business. However, sometimes we...

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