Showcase the World Travel Blog

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  With resorts, tickets, meals, and souvenirs a Walt Disney World vacation can add up quickly so keep watching for 5 items you can get at the Dollar Store before your trip to save you money in the parks. Hi! My name is Christina and I am the owner of Showcase the World Travel, a […]

No longer the domain of retirees, river cruising has come into its own as the “it” way to explore, thanks to modern and comfortable ships and unpack-once ease. Many cruise lines even offer sailings designed just for families, with special room configurations and enriching activities designed to engage the entire family. I truly believe that […]

The idea of cruising may not appeal to you if all you think is that they hit the same ports with the same jewelry and t-shirt shops and are herded onto buses like cattle to experience the same excursions. You want a more intimate, authentic experience that explores a multi-city destination or region. There is […]

  There is no one who needs a vacation more than a parent of a toddler. But the idea of traveling with that toddler can be incredibly overwhelming, especially if it is your first time traveling as a parent.  I love cruising because it just simplifies so much of the hassle that comes with traveling […]

  Shore excursions are a major part of any cruise because a large part of your vacation is exploring the ports of call you will visit.  You have just a few hours at each stop, but it should be enough to get a taste of the city you are visiting. The concern many guests have […]