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With popular vacation spots such as Aspen, Colorado and Maui, Hawaii costing, on average, over $500 per person, per day, it’s no wonder that families are looking for more budget-friendly vacation options.
According to a study released by OptimosTravel, a weeklong trip to Maui for a family of four costs around $10,782, with the majority of the budget going towards high lodging and meal prices. The same family can expect to spend around $8,399 on a trip to Key West, Florida.
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Luxury cruise lines keep secrets. That might come as a surprise considering that luxury cruises already offer a massive amount of free perks and extras in exchange for splurge-worthy price tags. Even so, there are plenty of tips and tricks any cruiser should know before they board their first or 15th luxury cruise. Special treats, experiences, luxe freebies and even in-cabin additions are all on the list of things you might not know about.
Read on for our favorite expert, insider tips to make your luxury cruise an even more pampering experience.
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Trying new cuisine and eating great food are highlights of taking a cruise, but travelers with special dietary requirements can find it challenging to eat well away from home. Still, cruise lines are doing a better job of adapting to passenger needs amid an ever-changing culinary landscape. For the best possible experience, these 10 tips can turn any sailing into a gourmet trip tailored around your needs.
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Packing for a longer-than-usual voyage has one thing in common with any other cruise: Airlines will limit you to one or two checked bags (sometimes you will have to pay for all, other times you’ll get one free) and will charge you mercilessly if they’re overweight. But unlike with a shorter cruise, it’s hard to get away with just a carry-on when you’re packing for weeks away from home.
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Luxury lines such as Silversea, Seabourn, Regent, Crystal or SeaDream are considered non-tipping ships, even though the cost of cruise tips are already wrapped up in the overall cruise fare. On the brightside, guests never have to think about who should get a tip, how much to tip or when to tip. Not having to deal with tipping helps make the vacation stress free–but this can also backfire.
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