5 Ways to Stay Safe When You’re Traveling Solo
Traveling solo, whether for work or a vacation getaway, can be stressful. There’s much to remember and to do. From planning, packing, traveling, and enjoying the trip. No matter how well you thought out your trip, you must take precautions against risks and dangers like harassment and theft. As a
A Royal Return
On September 20, 2017, while sailing en route to Gibraltar, the Cunard cruise ship Queen Elizabeth hosted a significant anniversary celebration. That warm September day was exactly 50 years since Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II gave her name to Cunard’s longest serving flagship, Queen Elizabeth 2.
4 People You Meet When Traveling Alone
Solo travel is always a grand adventure due in large part to the people you will meet along the way. I have found there are a few personalities that stand out and make a repeat appearance no matter where my adventures take me. Whether you’re traveling alone or with friends, here are some peopl
Grape Destinations: The Wines of Nova Scotia
This year my husband and I had the pleasure of traveling to the Northern Atlantic coast to visit the Canadian maritime province of Nova Scotia. One thing I was pleasantly surprised to discover was how Nova Scotia is a well-hidden wine country! Even though wine from this wind-swept area o
8 Things You Can’t Miss In Aruba
Aruba, fanned by cool trade winds, is an idyll that lies safely below the hurricane belt. Its climate is tropical, but not extreme. Temperatures in the 80s are usually the norm, with plenty of sunshine. The island typically gets only 18 inches of rainfall a year and that is mainly in short downpours
5 Tips for Backpacking the British Isles
Despite the name, the cultures, politics, and histories of Ireland, Scotland, and England are distinctly different from one another. Each having its own beauty, foods, drinks, people, arts, and communities. Backpacking through this incredible region is an opportunity to explore culture cultivated o
Super Typhoon Mangkhut Rattles South China
While the Eastern United States spent the weekend bracing for Hurricane Florence to bring heavy rains and high winds to the Mid-Atlantic region, it was another storm on the other side of the world that really left an impact on those unfortunate enough to be in its path. Super Typhoon Manghkut, which
Dish It Up: Holland America’s Food Frontiers
Holland America Line, once known more for staying the course rather than progressive pursuits, has quietly and impressively transformed its brand image into a far more compelling package, especially when it comes to its gastronomic allures. And that, my friends, is where I get enthused. Read on to s
Cruise Deal of the Week – September 14, 2018
Sometimes in life you need to put aside all your distractions and obligations and just set sail. That’s what Seabourn Cruise Lines hopes you do with their Set Sail Event, anyway! The event runs through November 13, 2018 and offers big savings, suite upgrades, air credit and a whole lot more. What
The Best Part of an All-Inclusive Cruise? Free Drinks
The modern cruiser expects a lot from their cruise line. The accommodations have to be superb, the food excellent and the entertainment…well, entertaining. Another thing cruisers expect from their ships is a great value. The rise in “all-inclusive” cruises means passengers aren’t reachin
Entertainment Giant Expands Adventure Travel Offerings
The hottest trend in cruising these days is adventure ships sailing to some of the world’s most unique locales. Adventures by Disney, a leader in guided group travel worldwide has an expanded line-up of Short Escape vacations which includes brand-new itineraries in Boston, London and Vancouver, Ca
Island Finds: Pride of Puerto Rico
When it opened in Puerto Rico in 2015, the Mall of San Juan drew patrons to more than 100 stores, including Louis Vuitton, Jimmy Choo, and the region’s first Nordstrom. But shoppers also beat a path to the second floor of the shopping shrine, where a striking 13-by-40-foot mural had pride of place
First Look: Norwegian Encore Hull Art Reveal
While ships are getting bigger and more technologically advanced, there’s another trend in the cruise industry that’s making ships stand out even more. Hull art is popular with modern ships as cruise lines are trying to make sure their ships stand out among all the other white behemoths cruising
Understanding Alaska With Cunard
For luxury cruise line Cunard, the guest experience matters most. That’s why they place such an emphasis on fun and comfort, but also education as passengers want to know about the beautiful and exotic places they’re visiting. Cunard Line’s latest onboard programming initiative comes with thei
Hurricanes Causing Headaches for Cruise Lines
For those who get seasick when the ocean is calm, being on board a cruise ship during a hurricane sounds like an absolute nightmare. Though it’s been relatively quiet so far, hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean looks like it’s ramping up with major storms in the forecast for the coming weeks.
5 Musts in Bar Harbor, Maine
Bar Harbor, Maine, on lovely Mount Desert Island, a pretty-as-a-picture quintessential New England harbor town, is one of the most popular ports on New England/Canada itineraries – it’s certainly a big favorite with me. There is much to enjoy during a call here – from natural beauty to hist
48 Hours: Shipping Up To Boston
A vibrant port for over 400 years, Boston is a marriage of the past and future, a place where you can trace America’s history through its cobblestone streets while across the river, students at MIT are developing the cutting edge of technology. Nicknamed the “Athens of America” for its cultura
This Cruise Ship Needs a Name
Although it won’t be until 2020 until she actually floats out, Dream Cruises latest ship is the talk of the town thanks to a new contest to name the cruise line’s biggest ship ever. The contest is accepting names in both English and Chinese and anyone who thinks they have a great name is enc
Cruise Ship Review: Norwegian Bliss
Bliss it is! Majestic Alaska! A land of infinite beauty, magnificent wildlife, fascinating history … and weather so changeable that the smart traveler will pack everything from skimpy tank tops to a parka, gloves, and certainly an umbrella before embarking on a journey to the Last Frontier. No que
6 Highlights of Halifax
Halifax, a top destination on New England/Canada cruises, offers a mix of historic and modern attractions and strong maritime traditions – it was here that Samuel Cunard established the legendary Cunard Line in 1840 and here that many victims of the Titanic were brought and laid to rest in 1912.
