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Thursday, August 20, 2026

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Genoa Shore Day, Done Right: Book Direct, Skip the Markup, See the Best of It
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Genoa Shore Day, Done Right: Book Direct, Skip the Markup, See the Best of It

Portofino by sea on the Golfo Paradiso ferry is the one thing worth the Genoa port day. For roughly €26 per adult round-trip from Genoa Porto Antico, you board a genuine local ferry that glides 70 minutes down the Ligurian coast past the stacked houses of Camogli and the hidden cove of San Fruttuoso before depositing you in Portofino’s superyacht-filled harbor. The approach by water is the definitive postcard image of the Italian Riviera; arriving by bus with 40 other cruisers from the ship’s...

Royal Caribbean Bid on Casitas & Cabanas: Strategy That Actually Wins
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Royal Caribbean Bid on Casitas & Cabanas: Strategy That Actually Wins

Royal Caribbean quietly expanded its RoyalUp bidding program to Perfect Day at CocoCay cabanas and premium exper…

Flying Blue Light Awards: Book These Routes Before Sept 8 Devaluation
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Flying Blue Light Awards: Book These Routes Before Sept 8 Devaluation

On September 8, 2026, Flying Blue introduces Light, Standard, and Flex award tiers for all new Air France and KL…

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