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Great News If You Love Christmas and Hallmark Channel Movies! [Update]

Author Joel Katz
STUDIO CITY, CA - JULY 19: General view of a billboard in Studio City promoting the Hallmark Channel's 'Christmas in July' programming on July 19, 2023 in Studio City, California.

Love, exciting and new, climb aboard, they’re expecting you. I think this is going to sell out again with just the people I know who love Hallmark movies and Christmas.

Great news for Hallmark Channel fans! If you missed out on the first-ever immersive Christmas Cruise experience, no worries, because, due to popular demand they’re adding another magical voyage.

The new cruise will set sail from November 17-21, 2024, and it’s the perfect opportunity to indulge in all the holiday cheer. The first cruise sold out within a day, and those on the waiting list get priority for booking, followed by the early birds from the presale.

Imagine stepping aboard the Norwegian Gem, transformed into a floating winter wonderland, as you embark on a merry journey from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas. Hallmark Channel is pulling out all the stops with festive activities like ugly sweater contests, cookie decorating, craft workshops, wine tastings, and Christmas “carol-oke.” You’ll also have the chance to meet and greet your favorite stars from Hallmark’s beloved holiday films, and get an exclusive movie premiere on board.

So, Hallmarkies, pack your Christmas spirit and join this heartwarming, holly jolly adventure on the high seas.

As previously reported, if you’re like just about every woman and many men I know, and you can’t get enough Hallmark Channel Christmas movies, even with its Christmas In July line-up, here’s something that you absolutely must do. It’s a vacation that was created with you in mind. Imagine instead of watching a Hallmark Channel Christmas movie, you’re actually living it, kinda, sorta.

The Hallmark network has joined forces with Sixthman, the company behind other celebrity cruises and fun things, and has announced its first-ever Christmas-themed cruise.

The Hallmark Channel Christmas Cruise will set sail November 5-9, 2024 from Miami, Florida to Nassau, Bahamas aboard the Norwegian Gem. The pre-sale sign-up is running now through the deadline of July 16th.

The luxury liner will be transformed into “a floating winter wonderland,” complete with “Christmas crafts, interactive activities with Hallmark talent, an exclusive world premiere of a new Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas movie from the comfort of a world-class theater on board.”

There will also be photo ops and panels with Hallmark Channel stars, a Christmas tree lighting, holiday cookie bake-offs, an ugly holiday sweater contest, and you can join their winemaker as they take you through their “exclusively curated collection of premium wines.”

Plus, there’s also the possibility that some Christmas magic will envelop you while you’re taking time from your busy model agency job for a much-needed vacation. Then you’ll bump into that guy from high school who never even looked at you, but has totally changed, now runs a successful non-profit, and wants nothing more than to spend every minute with you. It could happen.

All this and more could be waiting for you the vacation you dream of every year during the holidays while you binge-watch Hallmark Christmas movies.

Get all the details including the cost here.

 

2 New Jersey Destinations Among The Best For Solo Travel

There are some major benefits to taking a trip by yourself. The solitude gives you time to clear your mind and gather your thoughts. And it also enables you to create your own schedule, taking in the sights you set out for. Good Housekeeping published a report that details America’s best places for solo travel, and New Jersey was all over this list.

By The Numbers

In addition, Fifty Grande recently conducted a solo travel survey. They found that “52% of respondents said they planned to take a solo trip before the end of the year, and 64% of them planned to take that trip in America.” Furthermore, they found that 40% of those that participated in their survey answered “10” on a scale of 1-10 on how comfortable they were to travel alone. 83% said answered a 7 or above.

Other interesting items to note were 89% of the people had already taken a solo trip. The main reason was to “explore a new place and/or immerse in a local culture.” 22.9% said they traveled alone because it was “more fun when I’m 100% in control.”

Moreover, 52% of people plan on traveling solo before the end of the year. Much of that will be within the United States, Fifty Grande shows.

New Jersey is filled with areas that are prime for solo travel exploring. Of course, Atlantic City has a major nightlife scene. There are pristine golf courses all throughout the state, some of which are in close proximity to New York City (if you want to head in for dinner or a show). Finally, there are miles of beachside attractions along the Atlantic and historic sites deep in the heart of the Garden State. So, let’s take a look at the two New Jersey destinations that were named best for solo travel. They happen to over a hundred and thirty miles away from each other, and vastly different in terms of what you can explore there.

  • Princeton

    Home to the Ivy League Tigers, Good Housekeeping calls out the historic sites this central New Jersey town house to offer. “Princeton Battle Monument honors the battle fought and won by George Washington in 1777.” The University Art Museum and the Morven Museum and Garden often attract tourists from all over the world. Lastly, Carnegie Lake is one of the most serene spots in the state.

    Carnegie lake in Princeton, New Jersey featuring old bridge on the background

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  • Cape May

    “Spend your day wandering the cute shops, sunbathing at the beach or climbing the 199 steps to the top of Cape May Lighthouse in Cape May Pointe State Park,” Good Housekeeping suggest. Cape May draws a lot of visitors in the summer months. It’s very common that you will find families, couples, and solo travelers among them. In addition to one of the most beautiful lighthouses on the east coast, you can visit winery’s, theaters, safaris, or just rest along the shore of the beautiful beaches.

    Cape May branded Lifeboat on the beach with the ocean in the back

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Joel Katz is the Morning Show Personality, Assistant Program Director, Podcast Host, Voiceover artist, audio producer, and Digital Content Writer for Magic 98.3. Joel has been working in New Jersey radio since college and started at Magic in 2002 as the Morning Show Host, “I can’t think of another place where I’d fit more perfectly; it’s just a great company with awesome people.” Joel is married to Kathleen, his elementary school sweetheart (they were each other’s first dates at age 9), shares a birthday with his oldest son, Ty, and has twins, Kiera and Liam. Joel runs at least 3.1 miles every day and enjoys playing basketball, doing laundry, saving his turn signal for when he really needs it, kissing dogs through a fence, using coasters, making that cool noise by rubbing his fingers on balloons, and chasing after ping pong balls on a windy cruise ship.

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