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Learn how to budget for a holiday by planning costs, saving smart, and cutting waste without losing fun, so you

Learn how to budget for a holiday by planning costs, saving smart, and cutting waste without losing fun, so you

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Learn how to budget for a cruise with a full cost breakdown, smart savings, and a Google Sheets planner. Set

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Our score is out of 10 and based on:
Location & convenience – 30%
Room Quality & cleanliness – 30%
Facilities & services – 25%
Dining – 15%
We do not take price (value for money) into our calculations, as rates can differ substantially depending on when you go. If you travel in peak season, then expect to pay the highest rates, but it does not (or should not) change the quality of the hotel. If we give it a rating of 8.0 or higher, we would consider staying again.
TBA – means we have not stayed at this hotel but have booked for a future visit or included in our research as a suggested place to stay
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We’ll send you a direct link to our Google Sheets Cruise Budget Planner. Easy to use for multiple cruises.
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