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Great Bay Beach in St. Maarten is an Easy, Cheap Excursion

Located just a 20-minute stroll, or $7 water taxi ride from your cruise pier, Great Bay Beach is a hub of activity. Choose from plenty of shops, restaurants and bars along the sandy waterfront. We also spied at least three gelato and ice cream places along the way, which are very appealing on a hot day.

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Let's Have Fun and Name the Viking Ships for Mississippi River Cruises

The state of Louisiana announced that Viking Cruises, a longtime force in Europe and elsewhere, will use New Orleans as its home base to place its first river ships in the United States.
In The Loop Travel thought it would be fun to speculate what Viking Cruises might name these new ships. 

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A 5K Running Tour in St. Thomas:
Special video feature

Carnival Corporation Set to Open New Port in Dominican Republic

5 Top Tips for Eating a Paleo Diet on Cruise Ship

Carnival Cruise Line Offers Low-Fee Social Media Internet Packages

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Travel Tips

Nine Expert Tips
for First-Time Cruisers

I have a pretty well-established cruise routine these days, but I sure wish I had done a little more research before those first few sailings. Luckily for you, the mistakes I made can help you have a better first cruise. Keep these tips and tricks handy, and you’ll seamlessly dive right into your first cruise.

11 Easy Ways to Save
for a Cruise Vacation

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.

How to Pack Like a Pro
for Your Next Cruise 

We are constantly seeking new ways to make our little cabins as comfy and efficient as we can on our cruise vacations. Over the years, we have learned new ways to make it work. Here are some of the top packing tips – some less-than-obvious-items – that can help you have a better adventure.

No Gym? No Problem. Workouts for Travelers. 

Traveling is an adventure in itself, but finding a gym while you're on the road isn't always easy. Fear not, fitness fanatics, we have a list of tips and exercises that will help you get in your workout, even if there's no gym available on your ship or at your accommodations.

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