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Your next international vacation should be full of excitement, magical moments, and unforgettable stops at the most extraordinary restaurants, shops and destinations the world has to offer. The last thing you need, then, is to show up at the airport simply to get turned away due to an expired passport, or even too many stamps in your book. (Who knew?!) Check out these five surprising passport mistakes you'll want to avoid making so you can reach your destination (and return home) with no problems at all! Mistake #1: Not Checking the Expiration Date This doesn't even just mean a passport long since expired. Some countries only accept passports that won't expire for six months or more. So if you have four months left till your expiration date, it's probably safer to get a new one than be turned away at the gate! Mistake #2: Waiting Too Long to Apply It's pretty common knowledge that passports  take forever  to receive and/or renew, but with all th...

Cruises provide unforgettable vacations for the entire family, with plenty to do for the little ones all the way up through to the adults, and for anyone that knows me... you know just how much I love to cruise! In fact we're getting ready to go on our 41st cruise next month!! Here are some of our favorite family-friendly cruises sure to create cherished memories for years to come: Disney One of the most frequently asked for names in children's entertainment is Disney, and that's no different when it comes to cruise lines. Disney Cruises is bustling with everybody's favorite characters casually hanging out onboard. You'll also find exciting activities, like pirate-themed dinners and nighttime firework shows, along with age-appropriate kids clubs, water slides, and adults-only dining areas. Royal Caribbean Perfect for kids of all ages  and  multigenerational travel, Royal Caribbean's fleet offers a variety of amenities for the entire family. De...

As many of you know John and I absolutely love, love, love to cruise! In fact we're are so looking forward to our cruise next month on Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas departing out of Ft. Lauderdale, one of our favorite embarkation ports. We usually try to go in a day or two earlier so we can enjoy our favorite restaurant  Coconuts . It's a great way to unwind and take in the sights of Ft. Lauderdale before embarkation, plus you get to be some of the first people to board and start enjoying the sights, sounds and flavors the ship has to offer.  The last time we cruised on the Allure of the Seas was 3 years ago when my hubby surprised me with a 50th birthday cruise and had two of our cruising couple friends meet-up and join us in Ft. Lauderdale, which was also a BIG surprise! We had an amazing time on board the ship and actually didn't get to take it all it had to offer on that 7 night cruise, so this time we will make up for that for sure!  Many of our ...