Bryce Sanders

I get seasick. I guess I’m not the only one. Since we take lots of cruises, it’s something I’ve learned how to address. Here are a few thoughts. This is practical advice, not medical advice. River cruises. If seasickness is a really big fear, consider a river cruise instead. You should have smoother sailing. It’s probably one of the reasons this segment of the industry has boomed. Alaska cruises. They often sail the Inland Passage. In my …

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Sure, you can buy anything over the internet. Where’s the fun in that? Shopping is an experience, a treasure hunt. When the ship docks (or during your pre or post cruise nights) there are special stores my wife and I seek out. Munich – Champagne Bar in Kaufhof Department Store. The Germans know how to do shopping right. Some American malls have “Husband corrals” with televisions and sofas. Many German department stores build cafes into their food …

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My wife and I have been happy with the standard of food we have enjoyed on cruise ships. There are many things we are missing, as we wait for cruise travel to resume. Yes, Cunard is our favorite cruise line, but other lines offer great food too. As you know, it’s often not just the food, but the presentation. A glass of champagne as the ship sails away. Our vacation is starting! It’s a pleasant day. Maybe …

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Vacations create memories. Sometimes they are over the top. Here are a few: Seeing myself in the news in China. Temple Restaurant Beijing (TRB) had been named the top fine dining restaurant in the world by Trip Advisor about a year ago. I submit lots of Trip Advisor They are often detailed. We are sitting in the Executive Lounge at our Marriott Hotel in China. I’m reading China Daily the English language newspaper. There’s an article announcing …

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“What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.”  What a great slogan! We often organize our lives in silos. You have your gym friends. Work friends. Church friends. Neighborhood friends. If you moved away you might lose touch with 90% of them. My wife and I are continually adding friends. This includes people we met aboard ship. On each voyage we meet at least one couple we want to know long term. Their names are in our “Cunard …

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We will sail again. Ships will dock for the day. We will get off. You might arrive at a big city one day before your cruise. What’s the best use of your time? Ten Activities to Make Your Trip Memorable It’s easy to get jaded when you cruise frequently. “All Caribbean islands are the same.” My problem is without advance planning, I would end up exploring “Cocktail lounges of the world.” Cruise lines get it. They find …

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We can’t wait to sail again. 2020 seems like the year of the road trip. Foreign travel might involve the words: Canada and Mexico. Hotels worldwide are suffering the loss of their business travelers. There should be great bargains. Assuming you are comfortable with their safety protocols, you might be staying in some grand hotels this year. Eleven Tips for Being Treated With Great Respect Have you seen any of the Real Housewives series? Don’t behave like …

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People overpack. If you’ve ever watched one of the Real Housewives programs on BRAVO and seen the luggage these folks bring for a weekend, you know what I mean. Many people bring much more than they need for a relaxing vacation at sea. They need to lug these bags to the airport, get them checked and pull them off the baggage carousel. You don’t need to pack as much as you think. Every piece of casual clothing …

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