1. Julia Dimon, National Geographics
One of the most beloved travel personalities from the NatGeo channel, Julia Dimon. Even better
we did this on a boat! We are going to be doing a live remote with her from the deck of the
cruise line in Los Angeles to talk about tips on cruising and how to travel with kids when on one.
Overall 2012 Cruise Trends Planning the trip • Plan to stay at a nearby hotel the night before
departure to minimize the stress and risk of missing the ship due to travel delays. Be sure to
choose a hotel that has free transfers to the pier as well. • Think about whom you are traveling
with and the amenities you will use the most when picking your cabin. On larger ships, make
sure stay close to stairwells and elevators, as it can be a long walk to everything. • If you’re
traveling to the Caribbean or Bahamas, pick a cruise that has a visit to a cruise line’s private
island. The private island stops are often cruisers’ favorite parts of the trip. Traveling with
children • Select a cabin on the deck close by to the kid’s program area and the pool. • Make
sure to take advantage of the child programs so you and your spouse can enjoy an adult
evening (or two) out at one of the specialty restaurants. • If you have small children and are not
carrying on luggage, pack a carry-on with sunscreen and bathing suits, as several hours can
pass between checking in and the arrival of luggage. Cruising in a group • If you are traveling
with more than 3 guests, think twice before you try to fit everyone into …
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