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Patti Pietschmann
Los Angeles
I'm the LA Travel Diva and spend time cruising with first mate Richard, traveling the world, reviewing fine restaurants, going to plays, movies and events. It's the good life.
158 stories on Cruiseable
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10 rules of good cruise etiquette
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10 ideas to ramp up the romance on a cruise
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Pros & cons of a shore excursion
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Guide to all-inclusive pricing on cruise ships
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Packing essentials for your cruise
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10 essential items to remember before your cruise
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Accommodating physically challenged cruisers
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10 novice cruiser mistakes to avoid
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Butler service: A blissful perk on high-end cruises
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Princess Cruises offering special fare savings
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Is a world cruise right for you?
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10 top cruise line private islands & resorts
Blog
Crystal brings back the casino
Blog
Grand Princess relocating to San Juan
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Retail shops sizzle on the new Sun Princess
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Crystal unveils theme cruises for all tastes
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Princess postpones launch of Sun Princess
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Q&A for first-time cruisers
Editor review
Regent Seven Seas Navigator provides chic country club-style sailing
Editor review
Seven Seas Mariner: All-inclusive elegance around the globe
Editor review
Oceania Cruises’ Marina: A sleek, sophisticated foodie paradise
Editor review
Celebrity Millennium: A sleek ship with premium features
Editor review
Seabourn Quest: Pinnacle of stylish, sophisticated cruising
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Experiencing Alaska on a luxury ship