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I've been travelling with my kids since they were six months old. Over the years, I don’t know how many times we’ve had to pull the car over, had to explain why Grandma smells like menthol, or have had to break up fights. It’s exhausting! But there’s an easier way to travel, so much easier…take your kids on a cruise, and chances are this will be your new go-to vacation! As an added bonus, there are 3 Things You’ll Never Hear Your Kids Say on a Caribbean Cruise.

When in Europe, why not drink as the locals do? Before dinner, that means an aperitif, something sweet and bitter designed to whet the appetite. In Italy, they love the spritz, a cocktail of wine or champagne mixed with sparkling water and a bitter liqueur like Campari or Aperol. While onboard a Europe cruise, try the specialty Aperol Spritz, a refreshing blend of Aperol, pop and Tresor Brut Reserva Cava, a sparkling wine from Spain. Aperol from Italy blended with sparkling wine from Spain, makes the Aperol Spritz a decidedly Continental cocktail. Whether it’s a buona notte, or a buenas noches, the Aperol Spritz has you covered.

When you’re planning a family cruise, there are always things you wish you knew before you went. How to stick to your budget, relieve anxiety or tips that can make a big difference to your overall vacation experience. So, here are 3 things I’ve learned after cruising with kids.

While you can always shop on board Norwegian Cruise Line Ships, the Mediterranean offers a vast array of gifts for yourself, or friends and family back home. Besides standard soccer shirts and Eiffel Tower key rings, there are much better choices that will invoke memories of your travels for months to come. Here are my picks for the best souvenirs to pick up on a Mediterranean cruise!

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Casinos At Sea will be hosting its 4th Annual Norwegian Cruise Line Poker Challenge (NCLPC) on December 2-9th, 2017 on board the mega ship Norwegian Epic. Dubbed as the thinking man’s game, Poker has evolved from humble beginnings to a much celebrated game and gamers all over the world know there is no better way to play Texas Hold’em than in a coveted arena on a Caribbean cruise. Whether you’re an occasional or avid player, here’s why you should grab a seat in the NCLPC.

Wade Cleophas has bested competition from more than 2500 entries across 13 different cruise lines to win the title of 2017 BACARDÍ® Legacy Cruise Competition Bartender of the Year with his drink, Legend Reviver. As he prepares to compete in the Global Finals in Berlin, he took some time to give us the inside scoop.

Almost every cruise virgin has heard a thing or two about the food feast cruises are famous for. Norwegian offers both complimentary options in the buffets and main dining rooms, as well as a diverse range of Specialty Dining restaurants. To help maximize your food and beverage budget, here are some helpful cruise dining hacks:

Congratulations! Whether it's your one-, five-, or fifty-year anniversary, it's always a milestone worth celebrating in a special way. Sure, sometimes a dinner at a favourite restaurant, a dozen roses, or a signature gemstone may be just the kind of commemoration you're hoping for. I love all of these gestures, too. Yet, all the gifts in the world - however sentimental -- pale in comparison to that singular day when you said, "I do."

Did you know that going on a cruise doesn’t mean you have to spend a ton of money? In fact, cruising in an inside cabin gives you more bang for your buck overall. And since you want to get the most out of your hard earned vacation dollars, this may be a great budget-friendly option to consider.

If you’ve decided to cruise for Spring Break, you’re obviously smarter than the average college student. Sure, you could party with the best of the ‘breakers in Cancun, but that’s so Class of Last Year. Instead, Norwegian Cruise Line, with its exotic island locations, casual freestyle offerings, and excellent onboard packages, will afford you a vacation the combines global adventures with an island playground.