In keeping with Maui’s community-based Destination Action Management Plan, authorities will soon require out-of-state residents to make advanced reservations to enter the island’s iconic ‘Īao Valley State Monument.
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End Your Cruise Smoothly With My 9 Disembarkation Tips
I apologize for being a bit of a downer, but I’m going to force you to consider the part of cruising no one wants to think about: when it’s time to disembark the ship at the end of your vacation. While a lot of thought goes into what guests need to do to embark on their sailing – especially as far as preparing the correct documentation is concerned – there is still a lot to think about when … [Read More...]

Ovation of the Seas to Skip Port, Overnight Added Due to Weather
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Royal Caribbean’s New Shore Excursions Have Skip-the-Line Privileges
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Royal Caribbean Adds New Skip-the-Line Shore Excursions
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I reached Royal Caribbean’s top loyalty tier. Here are 7 changes to make how you cruise once you hit Diamond
Getting to Diamond level in Royal Caribbean's loyalty program literally changed how I enjoy my cruises.I think Royal Caribbean's Crown & Anchor Society is the best cruise line loyalty program in the industry because of how lucrative it is, especially at the upper tiers.I made it to Diamond status many years ago, and have since reached Pinnacle Club. The higher the tier, the better the benefits … [Read More...]