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Full reviews of the ships we have sailed, the hotels we have stayed in and the beach clubs and stops in between, from Royal Caribbean's biggest ships to a pre-cruise night in Piraeus.

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Is Icon of the Seas really Iconic?
Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas launched in 2024 as the world's largest cruise ship. It has eight neighbourhoods, each with dining and bars, and runs on LNG fuel.
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Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay: Our Pre-Cruise Hotel of Choice
Where we stayed before Icon of the Seas: modern rooms, a rooftop pool deck and a short ride to PortMiami, plus what to know about the partial bay views, the destination fee and embarkation-day traffic.
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A day in Santorini with Celebrity Cruises and Royal Beach Club
A Celebrity Xcel port day in Santorini: Oia and Fira with a local guide and no cable car queues, then Royal Beach Club. What our excursion included, with tips on timing and shade.
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Celebrity Xcel: Is it Excellent? Our Experience in a Nutshell.
First-time Celebrity cruisers compare Celebrity Xcel with Royal Caribbean: an AquaClass upgrade, dinner at Cosmopolitan, standout crew, frustrating lifts and a largely positive verdict.
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Mitsis N'U Piraeus Port: A pre-cruise Hotel Review
We have been to Athens previously and spent a good few days there before the cruise, so this time, since our cruise embarked from Piraeus, we chose a hotel that…
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Eating Our Way Through Boracay: What & Where to Try
Filipino cuisine is honestly one of the most underrated in the world — and yes, I can say that with full confidence because I am Filipino. Beyond our classic dishes…
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Boracay: Which Station is For Me?
Hello lovely people — or should I say, Mabuhay from the Philippines! Fun fact: I am a born and bred Filipina, so the Philippine islands are no stranger to me…
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Disney Springs: The Perfect Post-Cruise Pit Stop Before Your Flight Home
So you've just stepped off your cruise ship, your bags are packed, and you've got a solid chunk of time before your flight back home. You could sit at the…
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Hideaway Beach Is Cococay's Adults-Only Not So-secret Gem
Let me be straight with you: We didn't need much convincing to book Hideaway Beach. The words adults only were enough. But what we didn't expect was just how much…
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Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas, A Review
The first thing you notice when the ferry pulls in is that there are actually two separate docking piers. One for Family Beach and Party Cove, and one for Chill…
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Utopia of the Seas: Is it really the World's Biggest weekend?
We'd heard the hype. "World's greatest weekend," Royal Caribbean boldly calls it — and honestly? After four nights aboard Utopia of the Seas, we'd say they're not entirely wrong. But…
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Radisson Resort at the Port: Review
Radisson Resort at the Port – Does the Job, But Don't Expect More We stayed at this hotel for 2 nights before our cruise, and the location is really the…
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Sheraton Lima Historic Center: Review
Our stay at the Sheraton Lima Historic Center was overall enjoyable, especially once we settled into our room. The hotel’s interior is beautifully designed — elegant yet classic, with wide…
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Radisson RED Miraflores - Review
Discover why Radisson Red Miraflores stands out in Lima's vibrant heart with bold design, exceptional service, and prime location near shops and coast.
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Harmony of the Seas: What It’s Really Like on One of the World’s Biggest Cruise Ships
Stepping aboard Harmony of the Seas for our first Oasis-class cruise was nothing short of overwhelming—in the best possible way. This floating city truly lives up to its reputation as…
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All Aboard: MSC Euribia - Middle East Cruise
First MSC Cruise experience - would this be the last?
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All Aboard: Navigator of the Seas
Embarking on a week-long journey aboard the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas is an experience filled with adventure, relaxation, and exploration. This was our first cruise ever and excited…

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