Hello again fellow travelers,

We’ve now completed our full review of our recent Azamara cruise in the Med, covering:

• What the “luxury lite” experience is like — Relaxed club-like vibe. Drinks and gratuities are included.
• What we loved — Wonderfully long days in port and overnight stays. Super attentive service! Azamara’s signature AzAmazing Evening and White Night Party.
• What we didn’t like — The restaurants are a bit too cozy for our liking. And the showers are teeny!
• Who Azamara is best suited for — Independent-minded experienced travelers who value destination-immersive itineraries and prefer smaller luxury ships (but don’t want to pay ultra-luxury prices).

Have you cruised with Azamara? Let us know! You can share your thoughts or ask any questions in the Comments section at the end of our Azamara review. 😊

🌎 Catch up on some of our other travel guides

• ​Europe Travel Tips We Swear By​
• ​Discover the Magic of San Miguel de Allende
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• ​2 Weeks in Sri Lanka: Itinerary and Luxury Trip Guide​
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• ​15 Fascinating Museums For Curious Travelers​
• ​Ellies! Hippos! You’re On an African River Cruise​

👀 Travel news from around the world

What’s caught our attention lately:

• ​U.S. warns against Bahamas jet ski rentals — The U.S. Embassy in Nassau is urging Americans to avoid renting jet skis in the Bahamas from unlicensed operators. Many U.S. citizens have been seriously hurt in recent jet ski accidents (including one death) and several American women have reported sexual assaults by jet ski operators.
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• ​Naked truths about nude bathing in Japan — A “certified onsen sommelier” (yes, that’s a real thing!) reveals the unwritten rules of Japan’s famed hot springs, from tattoo etiquette to bathing customs that can trip up first-time visitors. One golden rule? No “curious staring” at fellow bathers. 😉
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• ​Tips for traveling with chronic health conditions — Time changes, lost medications and unfamiliar foods create extra challenges if you travel with a chronic condition. Planning ahead is essential. Some tips experts recommend? Building downtime into your itinerary, knowing where nearby hospitals are located and carrying a card listing your medical history.

😎 A few fave summer travel essentials

• ​Compression packing cubes​
• ​Reef-safe sunscreen​
• ​Women’s sun hat​
• ​Waterproof phone pouch​
• ​Noise-canceling headphones​

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