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Cutting it Close?
I was asked if flying to the departure city on the same day as the cruise is a bad idea. The answer is how comfortable do you feel with...

Jay Hicks
Apr 23, 20222 min read
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Going to Europe? Cruising Maybe Better than Flying!
So you got an upcoming trip to Europe. The real skinny on cruising to Europe is time. If you have the time to cruise it is a much better...

Jay Hicks
Apr 22, 20222 min read
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Big Ship or Small? A Good Question.
Let’s say is your first time to take a cruise. Among the many choices such as where to go and where to get on, you may also have a choice...

Jay Hicks
Apr 21, 20223 min read
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Your Balcony Selection on Royal Caribbean Oasis Class Ships
I recently conducted an informal survey for Royal Caribbean‘s Oasis Class Ships. The survey was trying to determine Oasis Class cruisers...

Jay Hicks
Apr 15, 20222 min read
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Edison and Ford Winter Estates
With beautiful gardens, architecture, laboratories, great museum and numerous inventions, there is not much to dislike about this for an...

Jay Hicks
Feb 23, 20222 min read
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Virtues of the Onboard Cruise Newsletter
Every cruise line has a means of communicating with the passengers. Royal Caribbean has the Cruise Compass. Carnival distributes the...

Jay Hicks
Nov 18, 20212 min read
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Saving Big Bucks while Booking Your Next Cruise!
The first secret to saving money on any vacation, including a cruise is - flexibility This seems logical – but it can prove difficult. If...

Jay Hicks
Nov 18, 20213 min read
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First Cruise?
Thinking about Going on a Cruise? That is a very Relaxing and Exciting Prospect! Cruising can be one of the most enjoyable experiences of...

Jay Hicks
Nov 18, 20212 min read
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Cruising with Confidence During COVID-19
Cruise companies are ready to get back to business. They have had many months to figure out social distancing and they are ready to make...

Jay Hicks
Nov 9, 20213 min read
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Villa Zorayda - One of the First St. Augustine Architectural Styles
If you want to see some of the original construction from the 1800s in the Moorish Revival Style, do not miss the Villa Zorayda. ...

Jay Hicks
Nov 8, 20212 min read
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Saint Thomas
A gem in the United States Virgin Islands A wonderful place to visit in the USVI is the Island of Saint Thomas. This place is quant...

Jay Hicks
Nov 8, 20212 min read
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Sint Maarten: Perpetual Traffic Jam
A beautiful place to visit, but don't drive - leave it to the locals! Thinking about renting a car in Sint Maarten? There are several...

Jay Hicks
Nov 8, 20213 min read
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Poe’s Tavern at Atlantic Beach
Great to Visit around Halloween! Even in the time of COVID, one of the fun things to do is visit the beaches in and around Jacksonville,...

Jay Hicks
Oct 26, 20212 min read
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St. Augustine's' Magnificent Lightner Museum
A Trip to St. Augustine is not complete without a Visit to this Fantastic Piece of History! Heading to St. Augustine? Don’t miss the...

Jay Hicks
Oct 25, 20212 min read
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Toes in the Sand, at the Sandbar!
Gr8 Food and Fun on Ana Maria Island If you’re looking for a beautiful setting for a fantastic lunch or dinner on the Gulf of Mexico,...

Jay Hicks
Aug 26, 20212 min read
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A Day with John and Mable Ringling
Preserved to perfection, no trip to Sarasota is complete without spending the afternoon at the Ringling Mansion, Gardens and Art Museum!...

Jay Hicks
Jul 31, 20213 min read
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Crêpes in Sarasota - C'est la Vie!
Not far from the bustling cityscape and condos of Sarasota, you will find C'est la Vie. Conveniently located in the historic downtown...

Jay Hicks
Jul 30, 20212 min read
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McGuire's, Million $ Pub!
Next time you’re in Pensacola make sure you don’t miss out on one of America’s great steak houses! Anyone from Alabama, Georgia, or...

Jay Hicks
Feb 3, 20212 min read
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Grandaddy Mimm's & Redneck Chemistry
A meeting with Tommy Townsend, lead singer for the Waylon Jennings Band! Tommy Townsend, Nashville recording artist was discovered and...

Jay Hicks
Jan 13, 20212 min read
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Pensacola Beach in the Winter?
Have you experienced the snow white sand of Pensacola? It's true, you won't find whiter sand anywhere. But should you go to Pensacola...

Jay Hicks
Jan 12, 20213 min read
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