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 Annoying Cruise Passengers You Might Meet Welcome to Travel Tip Tuesday! A cruise vacation is a fantastic floating community where you can relax, explore, and meet wonderful people. But with thousands of guests sharing one space, a little consideration goes a long way. To ensure your trip is smooth sailing for you and everyone around you, here is our ultimate guide to cruise etiquette, turning common complaints into simple, positive actions. What's in this issue   Overindulgent Guests Walking Noise Complaints Know-It-Alls Rule-Breaking Smokers Entitled and Rude Passengers Checked-Out Parents and Their Out-of-Control Kids Chair Hogs and Seat Savers Latecomers Line Cutters Impatient Elevator Users Anti-germaphobes Social Media Obsessors & Amateur Documentarians Overly Romantic Couples Entitled and Rude Passengers These individuals act as if they are superior to everyone else. They are often rude to the crew , constantly complaining, and demanding compensation. They may in...

What to Wear on an Alaskan Cruise

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  I Finally Cracked the Alaska Cruise Packing Code. Here's How You Can, Too. Picture this: You’re on the deck of a majestic cruise ship, watching a skyscraper-sized chunk of ice calve off a glacier and crash into the sea. The sun is peeking out, but a biting wind is whipping across the water. You look around and see a wild mix of people—some are shivering in shorts and a t-shirt, while others are sweating through a heavy winter parka. Don't be that person. Figuring out what to pack for an Alaskan cruise is a puzzle that stumps even the most seasoned travelers. The weather can flip from sunny to sideways rain faster than you can say "is that a whale?" It feels like you need to pack for four different trips in one suitcase. I should know. I’ve been on three Alaskan cruises, and let’s just say my learning curve was steep. My first time, I brought a mountain of cozy, heavy sweaters but almost no real rain gear. Big mistake. The second time, I overcorrected and packed so ...