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Out to Sea
A Beginner’s Guide to Cruise Travel
You’ve heard the stories of people going out to sea on a cruise and coming back with tales of beautiful ports, all you can eat buffets, dancing all night, and loving every minute of it. If you’re thinking about setting sail, you likely have cruise travel on the brain.
Top 5 Free Beaches to Visit on a Caribbean Cruise
We absolutely love exploring the many beaches the Caribbean has to offer. Truth be told, I’ve explored many Caribbean beaches while enjoying cruises around that region of the world. This list goes over my favorite beaches to visit while on a Caribbean Cruise.
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A cruise can be an exciting, relaxing, magical experience. Take a look at these tips from Geek Girl Travel on the best way to maximize your cruise!
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![Celebrate Tolkien Week with me on a tour to different filming locations in New Zealand.
Mount Doom [Mt Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park] where the clouds like to roll in and cover the moutain tops but are also an exceptional hiking destination.
Hiding from the Black Rider [Mount Victoria, Wellington] where movie magic really brings the scene alive, alongside our impeccable acting.
Dimholt Road [Putangirua Pinnacles, Wellington] will require quick a hike, but it's breathtaking and lonely and very rocky, so wear sensible shoes.
Rivendell [Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington] where you'll find a replica gate to live out your elf dreams while exploring a surprisingly quiet forest.
Hobbiton [@hobbitontours] with 12 acres of incredibly detailed hobbit homes. Every hobbit hole is thematic and a couple even open.
And a bonus, Wētā Workshop [@wetaworkshop] where you can experience pieces that were used on the set of The Lord of the Rings Trilogies.
Which location do you want to visit?](https://scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/382561831_1370770176842971_8463034136654786694_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=_qRvz0ByTOcAX-1s9IJ&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfBUO9bYePD_WF3JO7BA7JkLgDyVYP0_BIWU1_QkYsQM-g&oe=651EDD7C)
![Celebrate Tolkien Week with me on a tour to different filming locations in New Zealand.
Mount Doom [Mt Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park] where the clouds like to roll in and cover the moutain tops but are also an exceptional hiking destination.
Hiding from the Black Rider [Mount Victoria, Wellington] where movie magic really brings the scene alive, alongside our impeccable acting.
Dimholt Road [Putangirua Pinnacles, Wellington] will require quick a hike, but it's breathtaking and lonely and very rocky, so wear sensible shoes.
Rivendell [Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington] where you'll find a replica gate to live out your elf dreams while exploring a surprisingly quiet forest.
Hobbiton [@hobbitontours] with 12 acres of incredibly detailed hobbit homes. Every hobbit hole is thematic and a couple even open.
And a bonus, Wētā Workshop [@wetaworkshop] where you can experience pieces that were used on the set of The Lord of the Rings Trilogies.
Which location do you want to visit?](https://scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/381697426_307378418650075_445805838512067657_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=cM2K2Ol6zl8AX8rg6wi&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfAGhBTQZgCW7gGmWpjKbL_XUuhH7UuOyr0KG3_CT9xslA&oe=651EB6BC)
![Celebrate Tolkien Week with me on a tour to different filming locations in New Zealand.
Mount Doom [Mt Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park] where the clouds like to roll in and cover the moutain tops but are also an exceptional hiking destination.
Hiding from the Black Rider [Mount Victoria, Wellington] where movie magic really brings the scene alive, alongside our impeccable acting.
Dimholt Road [Putangirua Pinnacles, Wellington] will require quick a hike, but it's breathtaking and lonely and very rocky, so wear sensible shoes.
Rivendell [Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington] where you'll find a replica gate to live out your elf dreams while exploring a surprisingly quiet forest.
Hobbiton [@hobbitontours] with 12 acres of incredibly detailed hobbit homes. Every hobbit hole is thematic and a couple even open.
And a bonus, Wētā Workshop [@wetaworkshop] where you can experience pieces that were used on the set of The Lord of the Rings Trilogies.
Which location do you want to visit?](https://scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/381741357_304354915544946_8002243821439579938_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=I2Zvxi4jzkQAX-VzDUn&_nc_oc=AQkhYBRAIvMuF63i_ZBKmjmjNF2Z9I8aqOla-sRakQ7RbweqXreGeCsfj_CQCXI0fc3cansQnVOREg6FI8dwLOjQ&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfD8559qW9DCls_jJMAKkEOg__YsaLzVlZwkBhp6jOIA_g&oe=651F1562)
![Celebrate Tolkien Week with me on a tour to different filming locations in New Zealand.
Mount Doom [Mt Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park] where the clouds like to roll in and cover the moutain tops but are also an exceptional hiking destination.
Hiding from the Black Rider [Mount Victoria, Wellington] where movie magic really brings the scene alive, alongside our impeccable acting.
Dimholt Road [Putangirua Pinnacles, Wellington] will require quick a hike, but it's breathtaking and lonely and very rocky, so wear sensible shoes.
Rivendell [Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington] where you'll find a replica gate to live out your elf dreams while exploring a surprisingly quiet forest.
Hobbiton [@hobbitontours] with 12 acres of incredibly detailed hobbit homes. Every hobbit hole is thematic and a couple even open.
And a bonus, Wētā Workshop [@wetaworkshop] where you can experience pieces that were used on the set of The Lord of the Rings Trilogies.
Which location do you want to visit?](https://scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/382396555_847620476729579_8497670442016345572_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=QaromZ7hkc4AX8j4BAg&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfD71-ADkawSg2TqQcMriA7Pk9M07z32Z6GQqUk8TWwrHw&oe=651E1FED)
![Celebrate Tolkien Week with me on a tour to different filming locations in New Zealand.
Mount Doom [Mt Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park] where the clouds like to roll in and cover the moutain tops but are also an exceptional hiking destination.
Hiding from the Black Rider [Mount Victoria, Wellington] where movie magic really brings the scene alive, alongside our impeccable acting.
Dimholt Road [Putangirua Pinnacles, Wellington] will require quick a hike, but it's breathtaking and lonely and very rocky, so wear sensible shoes.
Rivendell [Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington] where you'll find a replica gate to live out your elf dreams while exploring a surprisingly quiet forest.
Hobbiton [@hobbitontours] with 12 acres of incredibly detailed hobbit homes. Every hobbit hole is thematic and a couple even open.
And a bonus, Wētā Workshop [@wetaworkshop] where you can experience pieces that were used on the set of The Lord of the Rings Trilogies.
Which location do you want to visit?](https://scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/382256662_1395224214680384_7462814072709727184_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=WHkQzuRjYdgAX_s9jTe&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfCMqtcLmnQxnalHi14y9NoU9UpIVrpgwNAjCcvWWJO7XQ&oe=651EE5EB)
![Celebrate Tolkien Week with me on a tour to different filming locations in New Zealand.
Mount Doom [Mt Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park] where the clouds like to roll in and cover the moutain tops but are also an exceptional hiking destination.
Hiding from the Black Rider [Mount Victoria, Wellington] where movie magic really brings the scene alive, alongside our impeccable acting.
Dimholt Road [Putangirua Pinnacles, Wellington] will require quick a hike, but it's breathtaking and lonely and very rocky, so wear sensible shoes.
Rivendell [Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington] where you'll find a replica gate to live out your elf dreams while exploring a surprisingly quiet forest.
Hobbiton [@hobbitontours] with 12 acres of incredibly detailed hobbit homes. Every hobbit hole is thematic and a couple even open.
And a bonus, Wētā Workshop [@wetaworkshop] where you can experience pieces that were used on the set of The Lord of the Rings Trilogies.
Which location do you want to visit?](https://scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/381033211_1025909628609829_5240423329201508366_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=4XB04W2mQOcAX_DaDfY&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfBD53cOYCmidwJU2YpjIqnLDLP6g06C9C9qVN_WGbwJ3w&oe=651D32C5)
![Celebrate Tolkien Week with me on a tour to different filming locations in New Zealand.
Mount Doom [Mt Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park] where the clouds like to roll in and cover the moutain tops but are also an exceptional hiking destination.
Hiding from the Black Rider [Mount Victoria, Wellington] where movie magic really brings the scene alive, alongside our impeccable acting.
Dimholt Road [Putangirua Pinnacles, Wellington] will require quick a hike, but it's breathtaking and lonely and very rocky, so wear sensible shoes.
Rivendell [Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington] where you'll find a replica gate to live out your elf dreams while exploring a surprisingly quiet forest.
Hobbiton [@hobbitontours] with 12 acres of incredibly detailed hobbit homes. Every hobbit hole is thematic and a couple even open.
And a bonus, Wētā Workshop [@wetaworkshop] where you can experience pieces that were used on the set of The Lord of the Rings Trilogies.
Which location do you want to visit?](https://scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/381311821_145102755291024_5737098914937716699_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=dc0qoNjWamwAX-BzwMB&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfDfpDSdRn7b95mkznKE2Xo20QJ28er4svrsZVN2FHfRaA&oe=651DDC35)
![Celebrate Tolkien Week with me on a tour to different filming locations in New Zealand.
Mount Doom [Mt Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park] where the clouds like to roll in and cover the moutain tops but are also an exceptional hiking destination.
Hiding from the Black Rider [Mount Victoria, Wellington] where movie magic really brings the scene alive, alongside our impeccable acting.
Dimholt Road [Putangirua Pinnacles, Wellington] will require quick a hike, but it's breathtaking and lonely and very rocky, so wear sensible shoes.
Rivendell [Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington] where you'll find a replica gate to live out your elf dreams while exploring a surprisingly quiet forest.
Hobbiton [@hobbitontours] with 12 acres of incredibly detailed hobbit homes. Every hobbit hole is thematic and a couple even open.
And a bonus, Wētā Workshop [@wetaworkshop] where you can experience pieces that were used on the set of The Lord of the Rings Trilogies.
Which location do you want to visit?](https://scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/381113493_2038761716473364_3113528794359425727_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=TdVzKTXNHJwAX_Wvvx-&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfBthwgLC6fzrB_YXGvKlOWykXQFMcC3PhqQl5FKtG3Pag&oe=651E1149)
![Celebrate Tolkien Week with me on a tour to different filming locations in New Zealand.
Mount Doom [Mt Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park] where the clouds like to roll in and cover the moutain tops but are also an exceptional hiking destination.
Hiding from the Black Rider [Mount Victoria, Wellington] where movie magic really brings the scene alive, alongside our impeccable acting.
Dimholt Road [Putangirua Pinnacles, Wellington] will require quick a hike, but it's breathtaking and lonely and very rocky, so wear sensible shoes.
Rivendell [Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington] where you'll find a replica gate to live out your elf dreams while exploring a surprisingly quiet forest.
Hobbiton [@hobbitontours] with 12 acres of incredibly detailed hobbit homes. Every hobbit hole is thematic and a couple even open.
And a bonus, Wētā Workshop [@wetaworkshop] where you can experience pieces that were used on the set of The Lord of the Rings Trilogies.
Which location do you want to visit?](https://scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/382975589_2107557279587722_3164056890296242932_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=Iy7xo9lHPS4AX9hj01K&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfDqW5HF7O9gnd2jwfRNcQJiI87knqe8XaOPhSHni_fhHw&oe=651F0DCF)
![Celebrate Tolkien Week with me on a tour to different filming locations in New Zealand.
Mount Doom [Mt Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park] where the clouds like to roll in and cover the moutain tops but are also an exceptional hiking destination.
Hiding from the Black Rider [Mount Victoria, Wellington] where movie magic really brings the scene alive, alongside our impeccable acting.
Dimholt Road [Putangirua Pinnacles, Wellington] will require quick a hike, but it's breathtaking and lonely and very rocky, so wear sensible shoes.
Rivendell [Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington] where you'll find a replica gate to live out your elf dreams while exploring a surprisingly quiet forest.
Hobbiton [@hobbitontours] with 12 acres of incredibly detailed hobbit homes. Every hobbit hole is thematic and a couple even open.
And a bonus, Wētā Workshop [@wetaworkshop] where you can experience pieces that were used on the set of The Lord of the Rings Trilogies.
Which location do you want to visit?](https://scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/381179232_277716038359780_2254101698359775623_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=l_6jzW2voMkAX8VHg6S&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfD_40WctOmBif33lI0ODYsHR9pTSKmWz66RkIa6CJPBCQ&oe=651F062F)



