What’s New at The Bamboo Room? The Royal Zombie Signature Cocktail
When Royal Caribbean International put $120 million in upgrades into Mariner of the Seas, one of the highly anticipated new features was a laid-back Polynesian style bar and lounge called The Bamboo Room. The cruise line recently released the recipe for the hottest drink on the menu, The Royal Zombi
Ride in Style with Brightline Select Service
The Brightline high speed rail service already made it easy to travel between South Florida’s major cities, but a new focus on high end service means riders can travel with style as well as speed. Select Service is a new level of hospitality designed for both business and leisure travelers who app
Disney Fantasy Makes Welcome Return to Tortola
September 6th, 2017 isn’t a day the people of Tortola will forget anytime soon. Hurricane Irma, a Category 5 storm, laid waste to the island with winds of 200+ mph at its core. Tortola, along with the rest of the British Virgin Islands, took a direct hit and the road to recovery is finally reachin
This Cruise Line is Making Detroit Great Again
Cruise passengers aboard Great Lakes Cruise Company Victory II have a whole new port to explore thanks to a new itinerary which adds Detroit, Michigan to the list. Starting in 2019, the cruise line is offering a Great Lakes and French Canadian itinerary leaving from Detroit starting in late May. The
9 Delicious Ways To Launch A Cruise From Florida This Fall
Fall is for foodies in Florida. The whole state is like a big table set with bountiful feasts to tempt every palate this time of year: everything from food and wine fests to Oktoberfest celebrations to seafood festivals. Here are nine festivals to consider pre- or post-cruise if you would like to la
Find Wellness at Sea; Adventure of Your Life Cruise
Guests aboard Holland America Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam for the Adventure of Your Life Cruise are in for, you guessed it, the adventure of their life! Leaving Fort Lauderdale, FL on October 28, 2018, the cruise heads to the Caribbean for a week of activities and events with health and wellness as a m
Celebrity Edge Adds Technology to the Stage
What’s the number one thing cruisers want to see on board future ships? While the answer does vary, improved technology is certainly a common response. Ships built five, 10 or 15 years ago may not seem that old, but technology has a habit of fully evolving in very little time, meaning ships are ou
At the Helm: Cruising into St. Thomas (VIDEO)
Per Kristoffersen may not remember the first time he parallel parked a car, but he’ll never forget having to park one of the world’s largest cruise ships at St. Thomas! Kristoffersen, Captain of Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas, appeared in a video released by the cruise line
NOAA Predicts a Quiet End to Hurricane Season
Residents of Florida can breathe a sigh of relief after the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted minimal storm activity for the rest of Atlantic hurricane season. While there will be storms formed in the coming months, the service tasked with overseeing storm activity in the Atl
Travel Tips: Is This the Most Stressful Place in the World?
Of course there’s a delay in Omaha. Overhead bin space sparked a brawl in economy so they couldn’t take off, the man waiting next to you at the gate explains. Add a few more hours to your wait at the most stressful place on the planet, an airport. When did airports develop into high stress [&h
$100 Million in Fleet Upgrades for Oceania Cruises
When the slogan is “Your World. Your Way.”, it’s easy to see why Oceania Cruises places such an emphasis on a personalized luxury cruise experience. A recently announced initiative set forth by the cruise line aims at enhancing and upgrading the overall guest experience. OceaniaNEXT is a signi
Castle from Downton Abbey Extends Partnership with Viking
Fans of the show Downton Abbey are no strangers to Highclere Castle. Just 60 miles west of London, Highclere has served as the show’s setting since it first premiered in 2010. Viking Cruises announced a new partnership with the castle which includes event sponsorships, shore excursions to the cast
Cruise Deal of the Week – August 10, 2018
Are you singing the back to school blues? Royal Caribbean International has a new Back to Cruise Sale that will save you big bucks on a cruise for the whole family! For this weekend only, August 9th through August 12, cruisers can save big on vacations sailing on September 9, 2018 or after. Back to
Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line Sets Sights on Cuba
Seabourn Cruise Line isn’t the first cruise brand operated by Carnival Cruise Line to sail to Cuba, but it very well be the most luxurious. The ultra-luxury cruise line announced recent approval to begin sailing to the island from Miami and San Juan, Puerto Rico starting in late 2019. Cuba Welcome
Celebrating National S’mores Day on a Cruise
There’s a fine line between perfectly toasted and blazing inferno, which do you prefer? The art of s’more making varies from person to person based on taste preference, but no matter what, the main idea stays the same; have fun! S’mores are sweet, gooey and make a big mess, how could you not l
Grape Destinations: What Does a Wine Decanter Do?
It’s probably hidden in a box somewhere in the attic or basement collecting dust with all your other wedding gifts, but a wine decanter is one of the best ways to get the most out of any bottle of vino. A decanter may seem unnecessary, but if you truly want to appreciate the subtleties of [&hellip
SoundSeeker Turns your Vacation Photos into Videos
Is there anything better than a great vacation? Royal Caribbean is one cruise line that knows how to keep guests happy while on board, but they also wanted to help make that “just cruised” feeling last well after your vacation is over. A new partnership with Berklee College of Music gave rise to
Do I Need Travel Insurance?
Whenever you book a cruise, hotel or make any kind of vacation plans, it’s common to get asked whether or not you want to purchase travel insurance. A lot of people say no, thinking that’s it’s just another expense that you won’t actually need. However, there are some advantages to getting t
Special Needs Group: Making Vacation Possible
Everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy a great vacation no matter what. Accessibility has never been easier thanks to the Special Needs Group and their commitment to helping people with disabilities enjoy vacation and travel. Not everyone has the same ability to get around and it’s som