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Dori Saltzman

Dori Saltzman

Dori Saltzman is an award-winning travel writer who most recently served as Senior Editor for Cruise Critic from 2012 to 2020. Prior to her time with Cruise Critic, she spent seven years covering the travel trade industry for a number of publications. She has been on more than 50 cruises and has covered everything from sailing on the largest cruise ship in the world to how to market your small home-based travel agency to a wider market. Dori began her writing career in 2006, freelancing for outlets like Travel Weekly and Stars and Stripes. Prior to working as a travel journalist, she was a librarian for the New York Public Library system.
Royal Caribbean's Category 6 is the world's largest cruise ship water park (Photo: Royal Caribbean)
Cruises

72 best cruise ship water parks and private islands for families

Lots of cruise ships have pools and water slides, but these are especially great for kids.

Posted by Dori Saltzman Dori Saltzman
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Advice

7 Things You Should Never Do When Camping with Pets and Kids

Before you hit the road for a family camping trip, brush up on the etiquette rules of camping with pets and kids.

Posted by Dori Saltzman Dori Saltzman

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