Welcome, Adventurous Travelers

You’ve got that never-ending thirst for adventure, don’t you? We know just how you feel. Like you, I’ve reached that time in my life when I’m old enough to know better but simply don’t ever want to admit it. We need to find time to cut loose and have fun. We also crave ways to just chill, right? 

Well, you’ve come to the right place. Over the past decade plus, I’ve been enjoying cruise travel experiences. I’m a 40-something (OK, closer to 50) married dude with no kids. My wife and I are into active vacations -- think whitewater rafting, hiking, snorkeling, ziplining -- with a good dose of afternoon naps, beach time and beers, too. 

This blog is where I share what I’ve learned from experts, personal experiences and other travelers -- like you -- in an effort to show the full range of fun that cruises can offer free-spirited child-free travel fanatics. I’ll tell you, these floating entertainment hubs aren’t just for rich retirees and couples with kids. In fact, the ships hit the sweet spot for active adventurers just like you.

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Cruise Clips: New Smoking Rules

Two major cruise lines joined the growing tide and banned smoking on stateroom balconies in the past month. It’s now off-limits to smoke on your balcony on Carnival and Norwegian ships. The vessels still have dedicated areas where passengers can smoke. 

3 Reasons to Book an Excursion on Your Own

Easily the best times we’ve had on our cruises have been during our adventures onshore at the port stops. We’ve had great success in booking our excursions independently. This is for a number of reasons. 

11 Easy Ways to Save for a Cruise

We’re always looking for ways to save a little money with an eye toward finding a way to sail away on an extra cruise every year. The main idea here at In The Loop Travel is the more you save, the more often you can travel. Here are 11 methods to try out so you can afford that bonus cruise.