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Why Cruising is the Best Way to Travel

Professor Melissa
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👁️ 12K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 14:35
What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

one of the biggest benefits of cruising is learning how to balance planning with flexibility

cruising has taught me that while it's great to have a plan and have some structure it's just as important to be adaptable when stuff happens

the cruising Community is filled with amazing people and I'm so lucky to be able to connect with them virtually and on real life cruises

travel is fatal to Prejudice bigotry and narrow-mindedness and I truly believe that

Creator's Tips & Advice

Balance planning with flexibility and stay open to changes
Engage with fellow passengers and crew to enrich your experience
Keep an open mind to learn new things on a cruise
Prioritize rest and self-care while cruising
Be curious and explore local cultures at ports of call

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the benefits of cruising?
QHow can cruising help with personal and professional growth?
QWhy does the creator love cruising so much?

Topics Covered

Wifi Connectivity1½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconPool Deck3½ Happy BaconSpa Fitness3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4 Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

St. Thomas4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Private driver tour
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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YouTube Video Description

I gain so much from cruising, and these things benefit me personally and professionally as a professor. There are MANY things I've learned due to my love for cruising, and I share those in this episode. There are SO many benefits to cruising, but what are YOUR biggest reasons for cruising? What do you get out of it? Here are my top benefits of cruising and why I think it's the best way to travel: 00:00 Intro 00:21 Cruising with a job 01:16 Balancing flexibility with the need to plan 04:18 The beauty of the cruising community 06:24 Gaining new perspectives and a broader worldview 08:19 Learning opportunities 09:36 Rest and self-care 10:50 Human observation (aka people watching) 12:05 Cultivating curiosity 13:51 Cost-effective way to see the world ------------------------------------------------ PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳 Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳 Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳 Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳 Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳 Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ 🛳 Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳 Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: / professormelissa Facebook: / profmelissacruises Instagram: / dr_melissa_newman ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️