Have you ever considered dining at Izumi Japanese restaurant on Royal Caribbean? This week, we have a guide to what you need to know about dining at Izumi on any Royal Caribbean ship.

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If you’re planning your first Royal Caribbean vacation, we think we’ve got some tips that will help you save some time and money to make the most of your trip. We’ve also included some ideas that you may not consider when making your vacation plans. But even if you’ve planned many a Royal Caribbean cruise, we’d love it if you would check out this week’s podcast, too, then chime in with your top tip for Royal Caribbean cruise planning!

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What you pack in your carry-on for the first day of your cruise can sometimes be the difference between a great start to your cruise and a not-so-great start.  In the hours before your luggage is delivered to your stateroom, you will need to plan what you want to have with you, contrasted with what you are willing to carry around until that time.  To get your cruise started off on the right foot, I’ve come up with my list of the most important things to pack for your upcoming cruise to avoid any embarkation day woes. 

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Royal Caribbean has been actively working to revitalize many of its cruise ships over the last few years and each multi-million dollar project has resulted in new and improved experiences for guests across the ship. Perhaps among the most impressive updates any Royal Caribbean ship has received is Mariner of the Seas, which had a lot of work done to her earlier this year. Someone who just on Mariner of the Seas earlier this month joins me to discuss the changes made to the ship, as we review his recent cruise.

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• CruiseHabit Podcast
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• Matt's favorite Mexican restaurant in Cozumel

Some of my favorite type of cruises are the long weekend getaway sailings, because it is an inexpensive way to work in a quick cruise fix.  This week, I had the pleasure of going on a 4-night cruise on Brilliance of the Seas.  I’ve got a full review of the cruise, as well as insight into my foray with the ultimate dining package and unlimited drink package.

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• Matt's live blog from his Brilliance of the Seas sailing
• Brilliance of the Seas Cruise Compass from Matt's sailing