<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Checking in With Diane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cruising Made Easy with Diane]]></description><link>https://www.checkinginwithdiane.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:11:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.checkinginwithdiane.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What I Wish I Knew Before My First Cruise: Part 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before you set sail, there are a few important details worth getting right. From travel documents and insurance to special considerations for minors, a little preparation can prevent a lot of stress later.]]></description><link>https://www.checkinginwithdiane.com/post/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-my-first-cruise-part-3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab98dfd3ad35a60dc4acf65</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:07:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_96dc750a5c4244e5946172d32649e760~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>dlevinrn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What I Wish I Knew Before My First Cruise: Part 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[We left off looking at the importance of planning for the entire vacation—not just the days you’ll spend aboard the ship. Now let’s tackle another one of those questions from our original booking list. Who’s Coming With You? Now let’s think about your traveling party. Oftentimes, WHO you’re traveling with helps narrow down the destinations and/or the cruise line and ship you choose. What do I mean by that? A retired couple may want nothing more than a quiet and scenic cruise, whereas a family...]]></description><link>https://www.checkinginwithdiane.com/post/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-my-first-cruise-part-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a99e27e3f51da93f3417c16</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:40:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6e216b_a09338cb7f424743b4cf788a200a1d57~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>dlevinrn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What I Wish I Knew Before My First Cruise: Part 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning your first cruise can feel overwhelming. Here's what years of cruising taught me about choosing the right trip before you ever step aboard.]]></description><link>https://www.checkinginwithdiane.com/post/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-my-first-cruise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a98bd4a306146395dbd88d9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:58:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44d82932b5cf4ac39d662732e0d0e0c8.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>dlevinrn</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>