As a travel advisor, I’ve seen countless travelers come home from a dream cruise—only to be hit with a nightmare phone bill. If you’re planning your next cruise vacation, do yourself a huge favor: turn off cellular data roaming the moment you step onboard.
If you're like me, you've probably packed for a cruise and wondered: Can I bring a power strip? Between phones, tablets, smartwatches, e-readers, portable chargers, and camera batteries — today's cruise travelers are more plugged in than ever. But cruise lines have strict policies about what can and can't be brought onboard when it comes to electrical accessories. Here’s everything you need to know about charging devices in your cruise stateroom.
When planning an international trip, there’s always excitement about the adventures ahead. But there’s one important step I always recommend before boarding that plane — registering with the U.S. State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
