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Greater Than a Tourist at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania
Greater Than a Tourist at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania Written by Lisa Rusczyk Knoebels Amusement Resort is one of those places that reminds me why meaningful travel does not always require a plane ticket or an elaborate itinerary. Located in Elysburg, Pennsylvania, Knoebels combines classic amusement park rides, family traditions, food, swimming, games,…
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Eastern Caribbean Cruise Packing List for St. Maarten, St. Thomas, and CocoCay
Are you preparing for an Eastern Caribbean cruise visiting St. Maarten, St. Thomas, and Perfect Day at CocoCay? Packing for a cruise can feel overwhelming, especially when you need clothing for sea days, tropical ports, beach activities, dinners, entertainment, and embarkation day. To make the process easier, I created a four-page printable Eastern Caribbean cruise…
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Essential Packing List for Norwegian Jewel Cruise
… v Prepare for your Norwegian Jewel cruise with this colorful, organized 4-page printable packing list designed for the 7-day round-trip itinerary from Philadelphia to Bermuda and Halifax. The printable follows the typical cruise schedule: The checklist includes itinerary planning, what to pack for each destination, theme-night clothing, everyday cruise outfits, must-have travel documents, embarkation…
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How to Plan a Cruise Port Day Without Feeling Rushed
Planning a cruise port day sounds easy until you realize how little time you actually have. Your ship may be in port for eight hours, but that does not mean you have eight hours to explore. You need time to get off the ship, walk through the port area, find transportation, deal with crowds, eat,…
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Top 10 Best Travel Guidebook Series for Planning a Better Trip
Compare the top 10 best travel guidebook series for planning a better trip, including Lonely Planet, Rick Steves, Fodor’s, DK Eyewitness, Frommer’s, Moon, Rough Guides, Bradt, Greater Than a Tourist, and Eat Like a Local. Learn the pros and cons of each guidebook series, what type of traveler each one is best for, and how…
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