Cruising, Is it Right for Me?
Cruising, what is all the hype about? My parents are in their 60’s and have cruised for many years, I’m talking donkeys’ years, whatever that is, but you get the picture. In 2013 and after years of pestering us to join them we finally gave in, mainly to keep the rents from bothering us over
TRAVEL TIPS: Shanghai – Explore the Unique History of Asia’s Busiest Port
In 2016 Shanghai’s international port saw nearly 3 million passengers. Not only is it China’s largest city, it is an amazing travel destination, boasting impressive architecture, delicious cuisine, unique shopping opportunities, and plenty of historical wonders to explore. As a first time visito
Grape Destinations: Seize the Wine!
There is a quaint wine bar and restaurant called Carpe Diem in downtown Napa Valley. It serves ostrich burgers and house made burrata that makes me salivate at the thought of it. My mother discovered this wine bar within its first year of business. I had recently turned twenty one when she first too
For Shore: Navigators Through the Millennia
From the Vikings and great European explorers to 20th-century sailing vessels and warships, maritime museums tell the stories of colonization, trade, and war that have shaped the world as we know it today. Detailed below are some of the best museums worth a visit during your next stop in popular por
Dish It Up: Premium Palates
Imagine nibbling caviar, the roe and accoutrements shaped like a flower. Picture tucking into a lobster tail adorned with truffled leeks, before a Grand Marnier soufflé is rushed tableside. Such extravagant repasts are the norm on luxury cruises, especially in seas like the Mediterranean or the Car
P&O Britannia Premieres Newest Show: Astonishing
I was kindly invited to the Celebrity Premiere of Stephen Mulhern and Jonathan Wilkes’ Astonishing by the gracious and thoughtful PR team at P&O Cruises. Staring down at the invitation that lay before me, I could hardly believe my eyes, after all I had only recently started up my new ven
Is a Cruise Ship Onboard Spa Pass Worth It?
To buy the spa pass or not to buy the spa pass? For smart cruisers, that’s an easy question to answer! When my wife and I took our first cruise in 2012, we decided to spend a little extra and book a spa pass for the week. It was the best money we have spent […]
Cruise Terminal Upgraded in Anticipation of Celebrity Edge
Celebrity Cruises is always trying to amaze their guests on board their cruise ships, but thanks to a newly designed Port Everglades Terminal 25, they’re doing it long before people head out to sea. Port Everglades Terminal 25 underwent a massive remodeling project to update the terminal to the st
Cruise Deal of the Week – June 22, 2018
With the official start of summer comes the official start of the best cruise deals. For those looking to explore a tropical paradise, Bahamas Paradise Cruise Lines has some great deals on cruises from the Port of Palm Beach to Grand Bahama Island that you don’t want to miss out on, especially if
Handheld Travel Steamer Fights Wrinkles Fast (VIDEO)
Whether they’re in your plans, on your face or in your clothes, nobody likes wrinkles. One of the most difficult things for travelers is packing for a trip without leaving your clothing looking ragged, unwashed and full of wrinkles. It’s especially tough with delicate items like dresses, suits a
Grape Destinations: Here’s to Your Health!
Pouring a glass of wine for enjoyment or opening a nice bottle with dinner also appears to have some health benefits beyond strictly the pleasure. Moderate consumption of one glass per day (approximately 5 ounces) for women and two glasses for men is considered to be the magic number. Heavier drin
An Epic Farewell for Saga Sapphire
It’s not easy to say goodbye, but as part of Saga Cruises’ fleet renewal program, it’s all part of the plan. Saga Sapphire, which has been sailing under the Saga Cruises brand since 2012, is set to retire from the fleet in 2020, but the company has quite the grande finale planned for her final
Cruise Line Named ‘Corporate Partner of the Year’ by St. Jude
For St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the fight against cancer and other life-threatening diseases is only possible with help from donations from private and public entities across the world. Carnival Cruise Line is one of the hospital’s top benefactors, raising more than $16 million since
A Star of Stage and Screen Crossing with Cunard Line
Set sail on Cunard Line’s famous Queen Mary 2 next January and you may see more than just stars in the sky. Famed actor of the stage and screen Alan Cumming has joined with Cunard Line for a trans-Atlantic crossing on the luxury cruise liner to promote his drama series, Instinct on CBS. Crossing w
What Do Travel Agents Do?
In the time before high speed internet and the Travel Channel, planning a vacation required a master of all things travel, aka travel agents. Today, it’s easy to research locations, book flights, find 5-star hotels and more using the device you’re probably reading this on now. Back then, a trave
WiFi Hotspot Vending Machine Helps Keep Miami Connected
Staying connected is hugely important these days. A strong wifi connection is right up there with food, water and shelter in terms of things that are necessary for survival. Skyroam, a global provider of WiFi, is helping travelers to and from Miami stay connected at the airport through “grab-and-g
5 Must-Have Travel Apps
How did we ever do anything before cell phones?! There are so many great apps for travelers. Life abroad is easier than ever before. Here are the top 5 must have travel apps! MiRide There are plenty of concerns about the safety of apps like Uber and Lyft. Check out MiRide – a luxury ride se
Travel Tips: Help! My Passport was Lost or Stolen
The best thing you can bring on vacation out of the country is a healthy sense of adventure, right? Well, yes, but there’s something else that you need to have with you at all times; your passport. It’s a tiny booklet with which you have access to very big things. U.S. Passport holders are admit
9 Reasons to Set Sail on Silver Whisper
This past fall my husband Humberto and I took the Silver Whisper from Silversea Cruises on what we called a “leaves, lobsters and lighthouses” cruise in New England and Canada. It was our third voyage on this ship that the line uses for its annual World Cruise – so you can tell we like it! [&h
Blossom of the Costa del Sol
Though it may be a stretch to claim the sun is always shining on Spain’s Costa del Sol, it’s a safe bet that you’ll be treated to clear skies and mild, breezy days almost any time of the year. The Port of Málaga is located along the coast in the province of the same name, […]