New River Cruise Bike Tours Starting in Asia
River cruising through Asian countries like Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand is an adventure most have never experienced. Grasshopper Adventures is launching three unique bike tours and cruise adventures for 2019 and 2020 on the Mekong in Cambodia/Vietnam, the Brahmaputra in India and the River Kwai i
Tips for Easing Your First-Time Cruise Anxiety
Are you about to schedule your first cruise vacation but can’t seem to ease your cruise anxiety? You are not alone. AllianzGlobal conducted a survey and found 53 percent of the respondents avoided cruising based on worries related to high-profile ship-related incidents, fear of contracting an air
Shore Ex: Adventure Time!
I had spent four days surrounded by water. On it. In it. Gazing out at it as I lay sprawled on a beach. Why should I be surprised? I did choose a Caribbean cruise, and this means magical days in the embrace of clear blue waters. This likely is the primary reason most people choose […]
Quark’s New Ship Will Have 2 Helidecks
If spending a week in a deck chair doesn’t sound like a fun vacation, Quark Expeditions may have something for you! Steel-cutting began on their newest adventure vessel, a ship set to launch the cruise line into the next era of adventure cruising. The ceremony took place at the shipyard and museum
Wilderness Found: Discovering Cunard’s Alaska
Few places in this world are truly wild thanks to man’s continual reach, yet the wilderness of Alaska remains pristine and ripe for exploration. From towering glaciers glimmering in the sunlight to a mother bear teaching her cubs the finer points of salmon fishing, life thrives without constraint.
10 Things About A World Cruise That Keep Guests Coming Back
Ever since before the time of Ferdinand Magellan, people have been dreaming of, and trying to, circumnavigate the planet. And no wonder! Doing a circle around the globe, visiting scores of exotic places and experiencing a variety of cultures – in just one voyage –makes anyone feel like a superhe
Ahoy! Let’s Hunt Some Treasure
From shore, Polly-L looks more like an oil rig than a ship. Her black stanchions rise high above the water, dwarfing even the flag pole which sits atop the living quarters. The legs, which lift the working deck up out of the water, makes it easier for the crew to do what they’ve set out […]
Yes, You Can Still Enjoy A Cruise While Dieting
Embracing healthier diet and exercise lifestyle choices requires long-term commitment to see results. If you eat junk food every time you attend a party or go on a vacation, it will be incredibly difficult to reach and maintain a healthy weight. You need to find healthy eating practices that you can
Cruise Deal of the Week – September 28, 2018
Hurtigruten, a top name in adventure cruising to faraway locations, has announced their latest offer of free flights on select expeditions to Antarctica has been extended but only for a short time. You have to act fast because until September 30, 2018, you can book one of three itineraries, on one o
Is This the Best Travel Content on TV?
Where will the world’s largest leisure travel company take you next? How about Tanzania? Cambodia? Mumbai? There’s no shortage of incredible places to explore thanks to new episodes of Carnival Corporation’s Ocean Original TV programs “The Voyage with Josh Garcia,“ &
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
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
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
Is Antarctica the Hottest New Cruise Destination?
The places on Earth where humans haven’t explored grows smaller and smaller with each passing year. However, there’s one place which still remains widely unexplored that’s more accessible than ever before; Antarctica. Heritage Expeditions is one of the world’s leading adventure cruise compan
Exceptional Adventures Await With Crystal Cruises
It seems like all cruise lines tout their luxury these days, but the extravagance and splendor afforded by one particular source of adventure stands out among the rest. A cruise line widely recognized for outstanding ships, fascinating itineraries and unmatched grandeur, Crystal Cruises offers guest
This Cruise Line is Offering Deals for Solo Cruisers
You may need two to tango, but you only need one to cruise when you take advantage of Riviera River Cruises new focus on solo cruisers. The solo traveler collection is a selection of itineraries in the spring and fall of 2019 without any supplement charges for solo cruisers. Solo Cruisers Usually Pa
New Expedition Vessel Turns Heads in the Galapagos
As far a maiden voyages go, spending your first month at sea cruising the Galapagos Islands isn’t bad at all. The latests vessel from Peregrine Adventures, Grand Queen Beatriz, embarked on her maiden voyage on July 1st and immediately became one of the most environmentally friendly ships at sea. F
New Survey Says Adventure Travel Popular with All Ages
The latest study in the cruise and travel realm points to an interesting shift in who is looking to experience adventure-themed vacations. The Travel Leaders Group, a top agency for travel and vacations, in conjunction with the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), surveyed their agents and the
Aquatic Sensory Immersion Wows Guests
It’s not enough to just have a state of the art polar-class expedition ship anymore. Cruise lines are doing everything possible to make their expedition experience a cut above the rest and French cruise line Ponant Yacht Cruises is leading the way with their new Blue Eye Lounge experience. Their
Travel Tips: How to Choose a Good Restaurant on Vacation
Traveling the world is a wonderful way to expand your mind, cultivate lasting memories and experience things you never could at home. One of the most important aspects of diving head first into a new culture is of course the food. In our globalized world, you may see ethnic restaurants in your homet
