VIP@Sea: Bright Smiles and Air Miles with Bubbly Moments
Emilia Taneva lives something of a double life. During the week, she’s a board-certified orthodontist who maintains a practice in Chicagoland. On weekends, she jets around the world in rarefied luxury, uncovering the best natural wonders, accommodations, and restaurants to bring back to her 650k I
Cruising to Martinique? Don’t Forget Your Passport
For most islands in the Caribbean, cruisers don’t need to bring their passports ashore when they leave the ship to go exploring. However, the island of Martinique is changing its policy when it comes to cruisers and passports. Now any cruiser who wants to get off the ship on the island must have t
Let Coral Adventurer Take You Way Down Under
The expedition cruise market is set to grow by nearly three-dozen ships by 2024. Small but increasingly sophisticated ships are destined for polar regions and well beyond, catering to well-heeled baby boomers looking for new experiences — whether natural or cultural. Enter the Aussies, specificall
3 Great Places to Eat in Bonaire
For cruisers, stopping at a port of call can be the highlight of the trip. In a tropical island paradise like Bonaire, you can go visit a national park, snorkel with turtles and explore their coral reefs, or even go on a tour of the safari. One of the most fun things to do when […]
The Best Pre-Cruise Hotel in Miami
You go on a cruise vacation to get away from your problems, not make new ones. Cruising is one of the most popular vacations these days and Miami is at the center of it all. More cruisers sail from PortMiami than any other cruise port in the world and that means people are looking for […]
Vitamin Sea: Health-focused fun in the Pacific Northwest
The river of many cruisers’ dreams is traditionally tranquil and slow-paced. On UnCruise Adventures’ “Rivers of Adventure” itinerary — traversing Washington, Idaho, and Oregon on the Columbia and Snake rivers — cruisers instead get a healthy dose of wellness and fitness options at a vari
One Happy Family: Aruba Vacations Bring Everyone Together
It’s not easy to find a great family vacation these days. People are always looking for destinations which offer a mix of fun, relaxation and adventure to suit everyone’s needs. No matter what time of year you visit, a family vacation in Aruba has everything you need to get the most out of your
Your Miami Vacation Means Eating and Drinking Well
A great vacation certainly starts with a lounge chair on Miami Beach, but it ends with a sampling of some of the best local food and drink South Florida has to offer. An eclectic mix of cultures means a dazzling array of cuisines and styles you have to taste to believe. Miami sees millions of [&he
Cruise Deal of the Week – September 27, 2019
Sick of the news? Why not book a cruise instead! We’ve got a hot deal from our friends at MSC Cruises that you won’t want to miss out on. Sailing the Mediterranean Sea from Barcelona is a dream vacation for most people, but now you can make your dream a reality with just a few […]
Amore on the Amalfi Coast
Traffic moves at a painstaking crawl as it snakes along Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula, heading from Sorrento, on the Bay of Naples, onto the world-famous Amalfi Coast, framing the Gulf of Salerno. The road hugs, at times, perilously close to steep coastal cliffs, winding through villages such as Po
A Cruiser’s Guide to Quebec City
Québec City is increasingly positioning itself on the international cruise scene as a destination and port of embarkation of choice. Located at the point where the St. Charles and St. Lawrence Rivers converge, sailing in or out of Québec City is a high point of any Canada—New England cruise itin
48 Hours: Shimmering South Korea
Dubbed the “Hawaii of Korea,” this volcanic island has been named a World Natural Heritage Site and one of the New7Wonders of Nature. The scenery is beyond gorgeous. Hallasan Mountain, the tallest peak in South Korea, rises nearly 6,400 feet in the center of the island, with its slopes tumbling
5 Reasons to Spend the Day at Seattle’s Alki Beach
Alki Beach is an iconic strip of surf and sand with one of the best views in Seattle. Located only minutes from the waterfront piers of downtown, Alki is a must-see destination for Seattle visitors. Whether your favorite pastimes are boat watching, great eats, water sports, or nature – Alki
Cruise Deal of the Week – September 20, 2019
Sometimes you just need a getaway. Vacations are great and everyone wants to spend a week or more away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, but that’s not always an option. Weekend cruises are a popular option for those who are strapped for time, but still have a little bit of wanderlust.
Emirates Evolution
The tiny Arabian peninsula of the United Arab Emirates is best known for the ambitious reputations of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. But let’s be honest: you would likely be hard pressed to name any of the other Emirates. Or be able to point to them on a map. Bordered by the countries of Saudi Arabia, [&hel
5 of Boston’s Must-See Revolutionary War Sites
One of the most fascinating and turbulent eras in the United State was the event which made it a country in the first place, the Revolutionary War. The seeds of the American Revolution began in Boston and today, the city is a major cruise port for sailings to Canada, Maine and more. Touring the c
Do You Call It a Ship or a Boat?
It was supposed to be a regular week in the “Cruising With Carnival” Facebook group with over 31,000 members, but Dana, a regular in the forum, didn’t get that memo. A fellow cruiser made the mistake of calling the ship “a boat” and the calamity that ensued was Oscar-worthy drama. We laugh
Cruiser’s Guide to Port New Orleans
Not all ports are created equal. Avid cruisers know that choosing the right embarkation port can make all the difference for your cruise vacation and that’s why more and more are choosing to cruise from the Big Easy. New Orleans is one of the most unique cities in the country with outstanding cult
Why You Need to Be Cruising from Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point)
The Caribbean may be one of the most popular cruise destinations in the world, but that doesn’t mean you have to cruise like everyone else. In fact, more and more cruisers are discovering one of the most underrated regions for cruising and it’s a lot closer to home than you might think. Pue
Flying High with Turkish Airlines
Turkey’s flagship Turkish Airlines has heavily invested in the enormous potential of Istanbul as a convenient travel hub between Europe, Asia, and Africa. Whether it be Turkey itself or international cities far beyond, the airline has distinguished itself by flying its 335 aircraft to countless co
