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Episode #10 - Top Ten Favs

Saturday, 31 October 2009 10:56 | Author: Administrator |

To celebrate their tenth episode (don't laugh, most podcasts don't survive 2 episodes), Scott & Allie talk about their top ten favorite things about cruising. In the news, security alerts in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean detour many cruise lines, Oasis of the Seas comes to America, and Carnival's Ocean Village ships are turned over to P&O.

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Episode #9 - Cruising Wine and Dine

Sunday, 18 October 2009 22:32 | Author: Administrator |

Dining on your cruise is probably the one activity EVERYONE participates in. In this episode we talk about the dining options on many cruise lines: main dining, dress codes, specialty restaurants, cafes, in-room dining, and buffets. If wine is something you want to explore more, a cruise is a great place to get started since more and more lines are putting an emphasis on it. We have a fantastic interview with wine professional and avid cruiser Marci Norkin who gives some insight about wine-related offerings on cruises including taking advantage of wine classes, wine packages, and sommeliers.

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Episode #8 - Destinations: Alaska

Saturday, 03 October 2009 12:11 | Author: Administrator |

The second most popular destination is Alaska. In this episode, we'll cover the highlights of the most popular route in the area which stops at Ketchikan, Skagway, Juneau, and Hubbard Glacier. And Alaska is in the news again, the lines are pursuing the lawsuit against the state's $50/head tax. Also, some interesting themed cruises are coming up

Episode #7 - Cabin Choice

Monday, 21 September 2009 01:49 | Author: Administrator |

Cabin choice is an important and sometimes overlooked option when booking a cruise. Many times booking through an agent or online you may not even know what all the options are. In this program we'll discuss the different kinds of rooms and things to consider when choosing your cabin. In the news we talk about the new Disney Dream, Holland America's revised loyalty program, and Celebrity's move to the flexible dining option.

Episode #6 - Loyalty Programs

Sunday, 16 August 2009 23:40 | Author: Administrator |

Loyalty programs for cruise lines offer benefits based on how often you cruise with them and the class of room you book. In this episode, we talk generally about the benefits offered under most of the popular cruise lines and what we think might be the future of these programs. Additionally, we discuss casino Player Club programs, cruise line affiliated credit cards, and Amex Platinum Travel. In the news: Cayman to get a dock, hurricane season cruising, NCL's customer forum, and the new ship Seabourn Odyssey.