Author: aliciaf

From catching up on your rest to exploring new ports of call and enjoying all of the ship’s amenities, it can be difficult to squeeze in a workout on a cruise.

Just because you’re on vacation doesn’t mean you have to completely abandon your fitness goals. When it comes to navigating the ship, you can incorporate physical activity into your daily routine. Rather than taking the elevator, opt for the stairs to get your heart pumping and burn a few extra calories.

According to a new meta-analysis presented at a European Society of Cardiology conference, people who routinely climb stairs have about a 39% lower likelihood of death from heart disease compared to those who didn’t climb stairs.

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Packing for your first-ever cruise can be overwhelming! You want to make sure that you have everything that you will need without going overboard.

Stateroom storage space is pretty limited, especially if you have three or four people sharing one cabin. If everyone packs too much, it is easy to run out of space and to create a cluttered “home away from home.” On the other hand, you don’t want to encounter a situation where you forgot a must-have item.

Unlike land-based vacations, you cannot run to the nearby drug or mega store to pick up something that you may have forgotten, such as your go-to pain reliever or pajamas.

Here are 15 packing tips for first-time cruisers to help you pack the most efficiently.

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