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I have been in the travel industry for 30 years with the past 25 years focused on and in the cruise industry. Having worked selling cruise as well as sailing on over 75 of them, I am very well versed on the in's and out's of the industry.

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Food & Drink > Restaurant Recommendations Why eat out instead of eating in: 1 of 76
We all need a break from our normal routine and to enjoy time away from home and our daily responsibilities, don't we? Eating out provides a perfect opportunity to break away from our daily grind and spend time with family, friends, our spouse or partner for a few hours. The restaurant and food industry will agree, there ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Birthdays Appreciating your birthday fully: 1 of 29
Birthday celebrations are different for everyone, some love the attention, the gifts and all the hoopla, while others would prefer the day to pass quietly. We tend to change the way we think of our birthdays as we pass through different stages of life. It appears the older we get the less excitement we tend to have about our... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods How to make fried rice: 1 of 27

My family loves fried rice, especially the way they make it at the Japanese restaurants. For a special treat, I will make it at home along with some fillet of beef and shrimp, add a small salad with ginger dressing, store bought, and we have a special meal for a fraction of the cost. The great thing about fried rice is ther... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Important job interview tips: 3 of 53
Getting your foot in the door and the chance to interview for the job you want is half the battle and sometimes the hardest part. Being prepared and confident makes the difference in getting the job or not in many cases. Be positive, there was something about your resume, voice or attitude on the phone that was interesting a... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a parent: 9 of 154
on the day I was born, I opened my eyes wideand what I saw was a look of joy you couldn't hideI didn't know then what the look was aboutbut at this time in my life I have no doubtwhen i first went to school and saw your eyes brim with prideit left me confused since you were no longer at my sideI didn't know then what the look... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Delicious casserole recipe: 3 of 49
This is a combination of lasagna and my version mexican enchiladas that is so easy to make and can even be assembled the day before. I love lasagna but always hated having to boil the noodles (I don't boil them anymore) and I love the taste of Mexican food that is loaded with cheese so what could be better, a combination of ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Warning signs that your teen is in an abusive relationship: 1 of 16
Is my child in an abusive relationship? The very question will fill most parents with a sense of fear and helplessness. What would they do and how would they even know? This is a problem that kids typically won't talk to their parents about and often will not even tell their friends. There are signs that you can be on the loo... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges How to curb your teen's impulsive spending habits: 1 of 16
Teaching kids early on how to manage their money, delay gratification and save for the things they want can prevent them from falling in to the financial traps and burdens so many people find themselves in. Starting early, teaching money management, is the best way to develop good spending habits. If your child is too young ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges How to encourage your teen to develop good reading habits: 1 of 14
Getting your teen reading can be right up there, in terms of difficulty, with cleaning their room, doing chores and everything else that tends to be an ongoing struggle. Unlike most of the other struggles, which probably will not impact their life, reading is in a different category. Studies show teens that read often do ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Fruits & Vegetables How to make perfect roast potatoes: 2 of 27
Who doesn't love roasted potatoes? They are easy to make, inexpensive and they go great with most dishes. The only downside is they do require a bit of time to cook but if you cut the potatoes small enough, you should be able to roast them in about 45 minutes. I am someone who loves to cook but I to hate following recipes.... More..