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2024 Princess World Cruise, Chapter 4
as we reflect on the past 111 days. The days and weeks seem to become a bit of a blur, filled with good and exciting memories that melt into each other, reminded of our awesome journey as we look at the thousands of photos that were taken, and as we reminisce and laugh at the wonderful memories with our CS passengers during chat times! READ MORE →

2024 Island Princess World Cruise - Chapter 3
This Segment consisted of several Sea Days in groups of four to seven days. The first question that came to passengers’ minds was to wonder if they will be bored or if they will enjoy Sea Days, have time to participate in the events set up by the crew, or to get caught up on some reading that has been put to the side while we were visiting various ports. READ MORE →

Navigating the New Era of Cruising: A Glimpse Into Tomorrow’s Cruise Ships
The word is out, there are a lot of new cruise ships being built and several are starting their maiden seasons. The world of cruising is on the brink of a remarkable transformation with the upcoming launch of new cruise ships between now and the next eight years. They are set to redefine luxury travel by sea, merging innovative design with unparalleled service. READ MORE →

Grand Australia Voyage Journal, part 4
Follow along with Cruise Specialists Voyage Hosts, Steve and Wendy Bodenheimer on Holland America’s 94-day Grand Australia & New Zealand Cruise aboard Volendam. READ MORE →

2024 Island Princess World Cruise - Chapter 2
We reached Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii on January 24th, and the wonderful world and word of ‘Aloha’. Aloha means ‘Life’ and ‘Welcome’ as well as ‘Good-Bye’ and ‘Love’ depending on the context in which it is used. Hawaii, the name alone brings up visions of warm caressing winds, fragrant flowers, and Waikiki Beach, an area that is always alive with action. You see many tourists walking about, shiny limousines and buses on the roads, pedestrians sharing the sidewalks with dogs and scooters. READ MORE →

The Allure of the Open Seas: Multi-Month Cruises Redefining Travel
Cruise Specialists is the expert in long cruises tailored to our clients’ preferences. Our dedicated team provides personalized guidance and unbiased recommendations to ensure you select the perfect voyage. Experience added luxuries and attentive cruise hosts during your extended getaway with Cruise Specialists. READ MORE →

A Class of Its Own: World Cruises Today
Embarking on a cruise is a something like beginning a class. Within the typical two-week itinerary, you’ll see the region’s most celebrated art and architecture, enjoy an array of regional cuisine and gain exposure to traditions, language and history through up-close encounters with the local culture. Perhaps you’ll meet some new friends and you’ll round out the syllabus with a handful of party-stopping stories and album-worthy pictures. READ MORE →

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Justin Gibson

Justin Gibson grew up in the Dallas suburbia, but has since been transplanted to the D.C. area. He was schooled at Southern Methodist University, which was nice. He currently works as a copywriter, but longs to attempt riding a bull.
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Guest contributors to Travel Leaders have diverse backgrounds in publishing, travel, and vacations. They live across the globe and bring unique, first-hand experience to their writing.
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Dayna Engberg

Dayna is an MBA who left a starchy job in finance to pursue the wild adventures of being a travel writer. She has since gotten caught in a blizzard in the Canadian Rockies, lost a shoe on a camel trek across the Sahara Desert and crashed a jeep in the Mexican jungle. She maintains that bad luck makes for excellent stories.
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