As Princess Cruises blog "50 Essential Experiences: The Travel Bucket List" gears up for its grand finale this October, Princess Cruises® invites you to join in the excitement! Each week, their very own destination experts have shared their personal and often life-changing stories of traveling to incredible cities across the globe - places anyone can visit with Princess®. From the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Great Wall of China, their employees have witnessed the marvel of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and natural wonders beyond compare. And you won't want to miss what's coming up next during their final countdown!

Since its October debut, 50EssentialExperiences.com has received more than 2.6 million page views and more than 5,000 reader comments, making it one of the most popular blogs in the travel industry. Authored by our longest-serving and most well-traveled shipboard and shore side employees, each post tells a personal story of a particularly memorable Princess port of call. Readers have journeyed alongside our destination experts as they've climbed the cliffs of Santorini, ridden with sled dogs across an Alaskan glacier and gone on safari through Africa, encountering several fearless members of the animal kingdom.

Princess Cruises CEO Alan Buckelew even shared his emotional story of returning to Vietnam years after serving there in the military.

"We think our blog has resonated with so many because it inspires readers to consider their own travel bucket lists, and what experiences they dream of having," said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises executive vice president. "Hundreds of people have commented that our blog has given them ideas about their next travel destinations."

Now, just a handful of amazing blog posts remains as they continue their final countdown to 50 Essential Experiences! In addition to vivid travel memories, the blog also reveals more about their destination experts, such as the most delicious dish they've eaten away from home and the one item they cannot travel without. Plus, you can share your own travel stories for a chance to be featured on the blog!

Don't miss out. Their year-long journey culminates with their final blog post and 50th essential experience. So keep reading, and share the places that have inspired you!

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