Are you ready to board one of the greatest cruise lines there is? A Disney Cruise is an experience like no other, and one that you will never forget. If you have yet to take a Disney Cruise and want to be sure you are leaving no stone unturned, take a look below at 10 things I wish I knew before I took a Disney Cruise. By knowing these things now, you can save yourself time and money later. Here is what you should know!1. Check in online prior to your trip. You can create a cruise account … [Read more...]
7 Freebies Waiting for You on Your Disney Cruise
A Disney Cruise is truly one of the most memorable vacations you will ever take. It makes for the perfect family vacation, and is well worth the expense that goes into it. The good news is, even after your balance is paid off and you are ready to set sail, there are some fantastic freebies waiting aboard for you. Take a look below at 7 freebies waiting for you on your Disney Cruise, so you can be sure to take advantage of all the Disney goodness you have coming your way.1. Unlimited free … [Read more...]
Visiting the Bahamas
This trip was sponsored by Tours4Fun.com but all opinions are my own. Get ready for a picture explosion and long post!I was very excited for the Bahamas cruise we took in March. The stops would be Coco Cay - Royal Caribbean's private island and Nassau, Bahamas. Before the trip I researched the excursions for both locations. Heidi and I settled on kayaking at Coco Cay and just walking around, playing things by ear in Nassau.When we arrived in Coco Cay we were very excited to … [Read more...]
A Cruise Full of Firsts
My trip was sponsored by Tours4Fun.com but all opinions are my own. Get ready for a crazy picture explosion!Anyone who knows me (even my loyal readers) know that a cruise is my preferred vacation. They are so affordable (when you take them frugally) and offer so much more than most other types of vacations. Even though I have been on several cruises in the past, my Bahamas cruise on March 20th was a cruise full of firsts.Heidi from Save More and Spend Less met me at the airport in Kansas … [Read more...]
Tips for Choosing the Perfect Cruise Ship
My cruise was sponsored by Tours4Fun.com but all opinions are my own.When it comes to vacation we all want different things. My perfect vacation wouldn't be your perfect vacation. When planning a cruise, though I firmly believe a cruise is the perfect vacation for the whole family because of the huge variety of activities, every ship isn't the perfect ship. Of course there are tons of things to consider like date, price, location but don't forget to consider the ship.If you are new to … [Read more...]
11 Tips for the First Time Cruiser
So you want to go on a cruise? Good choice! Cruising is my FAVORITE type of vacation. Though I've only been on 6 cruises (heading on my 7th in a few days!) I have learned a thing or two I'd love to share with you.If you want to be a little prepared, here are tips for the first time cruiser:1. Book with a sale. Cruise lines are almost always offering free room upgrades, onboard credit or discounted 3rd and 4th passengers. Wait for a sale and book when it comes.2. Don't get hit with … [Read more...]
How to Behave on a Cruise with Kids
Cruising with kids can be tricky. Obviously you want to relax, so it’s very easy to send them off and allow them to entertain themselves. However, kids left to their own devices can mean them running amok on the ship - kids in the pool, kids in the dining room, in the theatres, in the hot tub, in the elevator...they can really take over the place! However, people agree that this isn’t the children’s fault. Many agree that the parents are to blame, not the children when people are being disrupted … [Read more...]
Dream Vacation Giveaway
This is a SPONSORED Event If you know me you know I LOVE a cruise! I'm excited to be apart of this fabulous event.Welcome to the Dream Vacation Event! This event is sponsored by Our World Travel- When you book your next vacation, book through Our World Travel and you can earn cash back on all your bookings! Earn anywhere from 1.5% to 3% cash back! Put some extra money in your pocket for your next vacation! This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. & Canada, ages 21+ … [Read more...]
My First Cruise – Carnival’s Paradise
It was the fall of 2006. I had talked to some of my sisters about wanting to go on a cruise. In the back of my head I was really thinking "yeah right, going on a cruise is what other people do, not me." I didn't think there was any way that it would happen. I didn't know anyone that had ever been on a cruise (well maybe one of my sister's and her husband had, but I hadn't even seen pictures of it). To me a cruise was something that people did on TV shows, or won on game shows like The … [Read more...]
Disney Cruise Giveaway
Here's the moment we've all been waiting for! Acadiana's Thrifty Mom has teamed up with American Family and an awesome group of bloggers to bring you our BIGGEST giveaway yet! One lucky fan will win a Disney Cruise for a family of 4 valued at $3000! That's right, a Disney Cruise ♥ This awesome giveaway is brought to you by American Family and Acadiana's Thrifty Mom, and hosted by Frugality For Less, and Debbie Does Coupons. GOOD LUCK!*This giveaway is opened to U.S. residents only. You must … [Read more...]
