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Should you take a short cruise from Florida? Pros and cons of cheap weekend getaways

Royal Caribbean have recognized and capitalized on this trend by introducing more weekend voyages aboard their impressive fleet of ships. However, the debate surrounding the value of a 3- or 4-night c...

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