Six Ways to Spend Two Days in Dubrovnik
When George Bernard Shaw first saw the ancient walled city on the Adriatic, he was smitten. “Those who seek paradise on earth should come to Dubrovnik,” declared the famed Irish playwright. Founded in 7th century B.C. and rivaling Venice for sea power influence since the 13th century, this gor
No Cruises Until December, Says Norwegian Cruise Line
In a statement on their website this morning, Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled all cruises embarking in November as well as all sailings on Norwegian Star, Norwegian Spirit, and Norwegian Dawn through March 2021. The cruise line cited passenger health and safety as their number one priority
Mexico’s Cenotes: Exploring Chaak Tun
With the provocative civilization of the Maya on eminent display at the ancient ruins of Coba, Tulum and legendary Chichen Itza, Mexico’s Riviera Maya is awash with attractions just waiting for intrepid exploration. Although these are perennial bucket list favorites, even more intriguing are the s
White House Meeting Postponed Due to Positive COVID-19 Tests
Earlier this week, the cruise industry had it’s first piece of good news in a long time when news came down that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would only be extending their no-sail order another 30 days instead of 100 days at the request of the Trump Administration. The plan w
Choose Your Cruise – October 2, 2020
Cruisers, we have an announcement. At some point today, representatives from the cruise industry will meet with members of the Trump Administration’s Coronavirus task force, including Vice President Michael Pence, to discuss a return to action. We’ve already learned that the CDC is plann
Your 2020 Fall Road Trip To-Do List
As the warm, sunny days of summertime come to a close, many are looking to tailor their trip destinations to something a bit more Fall-focused. Just like you go from ordering iced tea to pumpkin spice lattes, there is also a number of fun Fall activities to get involved in. People are no longer floc
No-Sail Order Officially Pushed to Halloween
CruiAs we reported yesterday, the rumor flying around the cruise world was that the Trump Administration, Vice President Mike Pence specifically, was planning on overruling the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the issue of cruise ships. The CDC wanted to push their no-sail order back un
Royal Caribbean Margaritas: Sabor the Taste
Summer may be coming to an end, but that’s all the more reason to dust off your bartending skills and make your favorite tropical cocktail at home! We can’t think of anything more foolproof than a margarita, so we’ve gathered a few recipes from Royal Caribbean’s Sabor Taqueria & Tequila
REPORT: No-Sail Order to End October 31
Last night, American news website Axios reported on a meeting held in the White House Situation Room and it could be good news for cruisers. According to the article posted by reporter Jonathan Swan, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Robert Redfield was pushing for
Escaping The Bummer Of A Summer
One of the keys to happiness has always been having something to look forward to, but the unfortunate pause in river and ocean cruising has inflicted a heavy toll on my travel wanderlust. Making a rebellious move towards mitigation from induced isolation, I discovered the prescription and ultimate c
Windstar Cruises Appoints New President
One of our reader’s favorite small ship cruise lines has a new President. Christopher Prelog will be tasked with leading Windstar Cruises forward in a post-COVID world. Prelog is no stranger to cruising, he began his career in the industry with Seabourn, working first as a waiter, then in
SeaDream Booking Assurance Takes Away the Uncertainty
What’s the difference between a cruise ship and a yacht? For family-owned SeaDream Yacht Club, just about everything. Their slogan – It’s Yachting, Not Cruising – is a testament to the personalized luxury and unique destinations found on every itinerary. Some cruise ships can be larg
CDC to Lift No-Sail Order? Seatrade Cruise Virtual May Provide Answers
When Seatrade Cruise Global 2020 in Miami Beach was cancelled, it disrupted the plans of thousands of attendees just weeks before the show. There’s a great saying about life and lemons, so some creative thinking opened the door for a very new type of industry trade show. Seatrade Cru
Choose Your Cruise – September 25, 2020
Cruise lines are starting to realize that when they are allowed to sail again in America, people aren’t going to be as keen to hop on an airplane to get to their port. Driving has become the preferred method of meeting your ship at port and that means lots of cruises from nearby ports. If [&he
Earth and Inspiration at Cocoa Vintage
What do avocados, Monstera leaves, toucans, and cocoa pods have in common? All these organic forms have been immortalized in ceramic clay and transformed into one-of-a-kind jewelry by Trinidad designer Crystal Antoine, owner of Cocoa Vintage. The Port of Spain–based creator’s simultaneously dram
A Weekend on Monhegan Island
When the first members of the Algonquin nation settled along the jagged coastline of Maine long ago, they spotted a lonely island sitting in the fog off in the distance. Rather than overcomplicate things, the Algonquin named the island Monhegan, meaning ‘out-to-sea island’ in their language. Tod
New Details About About Mardi Gras‘ Grand Central Atrium
Cruise ship atriums have long been used as a way to make a first impression on passengers. From the Swarovski crystal staircases found on MSC Cruises ships to the regal elegance and ambiance found on board Cunard ships, each cruise line likes to find their own way to stand out. Today, Carnival
Crystal Clean
Already renowned for luxurious accommodations and signature butler service (voted best onboard enrichment and service in our 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards), Crystal River Cruises can trumpet that their attention to detail extends to the environment, too. Each of Crystal’s river ships, introduced i
Travel Jeopardy
“I’ll take 2020 Travel Potpourri for $200 Alex” Answer: In 2020 ‘’It’ brought the travel industry to a standstill. Question: What is COVID-19? “2020 Travel Potpourri for $400 Alex” Answer: The duration of the 2020 international travel lockdown. Question: What is six months and six da
Healthy Sail Panel Releases 74-Point Plan
Happy Monday, everyone! It’s a particularly special Monday for those who love reading 65-page documents outlining on board health and safety protocol upgrades. That’s right! Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean Group released their health and safety plan for the CDC to review and th
