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Elevator or stairs on a cruise ship? Your choice could make you live longer, study finds

May 24, 2024May 24, 2024aliciaf

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.

15 Packing Tips for First-Time Cruisers

May 24, 2024May 24, 2024aliciaf

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.

How to Sleep Well During Your Cruise

April 30, 2024May 2, 2024social

A cruise can be enjoyable, exciting, entertaining–and exhausting. At the same time, you’ll need restful sleep every night so you don’t miss any of the different onboard activities and ports of call.

Strange beds, unfamiliar cabins and unexpected motions of the ship can disrupt even the heaviest sleeper, so how can you be sure you’re getting the very best shut-eye on board?

Why You Should Get Your Cruise Cabin Serviced in the Evening Instead of the Morning

April 30, 2024May 2, 2024social

When your cabin steward introduces themselves on the embarkation day, they may ask if you want your cabin serviced in the morning or evening. It will be up to you which timeframe aligns with your plans and preferences.

Similar to when you stay in hotels, cruise ships have crew members responsible for ensuring that guests’ cabins stay clean and tidy throughout the voyage. These individuals, known as cabin stewards, will refresh your towels, empty the trash, make your bed, deliver disembarkation documents and more.

12 Tips for Packing for a Long Cruise

March 25, 2024April 3, 2024social

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.