Mariner of the Seas
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Cruising: 9 Safety Protocols for Cruise Lines During COVID-19

I just returned from a spontaneous simulation cruise with Royal Caribbean. The simulation was to ensure that Royal Caribbean could successfully implement and maintain CDC protocols to minimize the spread of COVID-19 while cruising and eliminate super-spreader events. Cruise lines are tasked with proving that they can contain any spread of COVID with a massive…

filet mignon
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The Chef’s Table: A Cruising Culinary Experience

This week, my friend Nancy and I had the opportunity to take a short cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas. It was a simulation cruise where the cruise line checked their safety protocols for COVID-19. In addition, we were fortunate enough to attend dinner at the Chef’s Table. The experience was fantastic, and…

Tips on Buying Used Cars
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The Best Tips On Buying a Used Car

A few years ago, we purchased a truck in preparation to travel to California for a cross-country road/camping trip. This travel season, we find ourselves again, searching for a truck. Throughout our search, we have learned some great tips for purchasing a used vehicle. Rarely do I buy cars new. I like for someone else to drive the depreciation off the car before we invite it into our family.

How to Plan a Trip
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The Ultimate Guide on How to Plan a Trip (Campground and Hotel Stays)

We have learned how to plan all of our trips based on a few mistakes and by taking cross-country trips. I will frame this article on the tips and lessons that we have learned by traveling cross-country, although this advice is pertinent for trips of all lengths.

Easy Lasagna
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Quick and Easy Poor Man’s Lasagna

Have you ever realized that your very favorite foods are the ones that you grew up eating? I know many people have certain cuisines that their taste buds favor because they grew up with them. Some of my favorite recipes are those that my grandmother and my mom have made continuously throughout the years. Sean constantly holds the high standard of fried okra to his mom’s.

Camping in the Smokies
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Where to Camp in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Townsend: A Comprehensive Guide

One of the most popular topics on Southeastern Facebook camping forums is where to camp in the Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and the Townsend, Tennessee area. Members typically give a wide range of answers to this question. We visit Pigeon Forge a few times a year. I know first hand about the heavy traffic in the…