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Standout Activities: The Eight Best Attractions on Cruise Ships.
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Several cruise ships have added really cool activities and attractions in recent years. These standout features help them make their names and turn the heads of cruisers. We have compiled a roundup of our favorite cruise ships that are known for their wow-worthy attractions. Check our list, and let us know which ships impress you the most.
A Two-Day Brewery Tour in Portland, Maine, the Craft Brew Capital
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We settled into one of our favorite ways to explore what a new destination has to offer. The city has a legit claim as "Craft Beer Capital of America." A study reveals that Portland, Maine, boasts the most breweries per capita in the U.S., with 18 breweries per 50,000 people, edging out Asheville, N.C.
We had long known about the delicious brews coming out of Maine. But it wasn't until we stepped off our cruise ship that we fully realized what's going on here.


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Travel Tips

11 Easy Ways to Save
for a Cruise Vacation

Want some simple ways to save some extra bucks to put toward a bonus cruise? You betcha! In The Loop Travel is always looking for little tips and tricks to put more into our travel fund. Check out 11 tried-and-true methods we have used to afford that extra time on the high seas or anywhere else you want to go

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. Use these tips and tricks, and you'll be a cruise superstar on your very first sailing.

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. Check out some of our top packing tips and tricks – some less-than-obvious-items – to help you stretch out in your cruise ship cabin.

Train to Travel: 5 Easy Exercises
to Solve Common Travel Challenges

Hoisting and hauling luggage. Maneuvering in tight airplane aisles. Sitting in cramped seats for hours on end. Yes, these can take a toll and put you at risk of injury. My simple guide can help keep you in peak travel shape. Check it out, and work these moves into your weekly routine.
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