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Reducing Sun Damage While on Vacation

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Sun Protection on Vacation?Sun Protection on Vacation?Whether you're cruising or heading to a villa on the beach, vacations are all about the sunshine. While it does wonders for our mood, what it does to our skin is another story. Too much sun can trigger melasma (chloasma), brownish patches on the forehead, cheeks, upper lip and chin.

Booking Shore Excursions on Your Cruise

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El Yunque Falls, San JuanEl Yunque Falls, San JuanTaking a cruise for the first time is like visiting a restaurant in a foreign country. You think you understand the way things work - how to order, which utensils to use and how to tip...

Dining On Board the Caribbean Princess

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Mrs. & Mr. GoGirlfriendMrs. & Mr. GoGirlfriendDining while cruising doesn't have to destroy your cruising mojo. Onboard the Caribbean Princess I'm learning that you can sin - without paying the price, while shamelessly indulging our hedonistic foodie urges ... 

Cruising the Caribbean with the Caribbean Princess

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Caribbean PrincessCaribbean PrincessAs a travel writer, it's my job to sniff out the myths and truths in the places I visit. Two days into my cruise isn't enough time to tell you whether I'd cruise with Princess again, but here's what I can tell you about the great service experiences we've encountered ...

Booking Airline Travel

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Booking Airline TravelBooking Airline TravelSo, you've decided on your vacation destination. Now, how to get there! You want to know you are getting a great price. Here are a few tips from GoGirlfriend to give you the confidence that you have a great deal ...

Amazon Kindle versus Sony Reader

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Beach ReadingBeach ReadingI'm an avid reader. But it's a pain to carry an assortment of books and novels - especially now with tightened airport security limiting the size of your carry-on. Narrowing the choice of assortment to bring becomes tougher.



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  • On Bonaire - Landsailing or Diving, Ann Phelan said "I love when folks visit our island and immerse themselves in the very cool diversions offered..thanks for sharing."

  • On Tour Bus Crash in Tortola – Caribbean Princess Passenger Dies, Sad and heavy heart said "On a note about the roads of Totrola which are steep, and windy and narrow, all the more reason that tour vehicles should have regular safety checks, SEATBELTS (which dirvers should mandate use or not allow passengers to continue with the tour, driver's should go slow, and Princess Cruise Lines should do extensive background checks, and not hire people with the nick-name of Crash-Dummy."

  • On Tour Bus Crash in Tortola – Caribbean Princess Passenger Dies, Jan said "We were also on the ship with our friends, had spent the day at the beach in Tortola where the slider on my Omega came off, "broke" and lost. I had just purchased it on board the ship the day prior. But nothing can compare to the loss of a family member. The Captain had everyones attention for the announcement. Captain Draper done a great job informing the passengers of the accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rumphrey family."

  • On Tour Bus Crash in Tortola – Caribbean Princess Passenger Dies, Anonymous said "I was on that cruise that took Aaron's life, and it definatley upset my week. My heart was so heavy over the thought of his dear parents losing their son on what was to be a very happy time. My heart is with his family and I will pray for them."

  • On Tour Bus Crash in Tortola – Caribbean Princess Passenger Dies, Julia Rosien said "Thanks for posting your comment. I was very impressed with the way Captain Draper handled the situation and I told him so. He made it a priority to inform all passengers and eliminated rumor and speculation. It's nice to know the other passengers involved felt the driver saved their lives. The roads in Tortola are terrible and I'm sure much skill is involvd navigating them safely. I hope you enjoyed your cruise, despite this tragedy. Julia"