Cruise Deal of the Week – February 28, 2020
We’re just weeks away from the arrival of Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady and the hype surrounding the newest ship at sea is only growing. Since the first people began to board the ship in England this week, Virgin is running some great promotions for those who book by March 31. The ship
Summer Vacation 2021 By Disney Cruise Line
We’re still a few months away from summer 2020, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start booking an epic summer vacation for 2021. Disney Cruise Line announced a host of new itineraries around the world, including a return to Greece, and a number of European destinations, Alaska ports and tropica
Please Leave Starfish in the Water
Going on vacation is about experiencing new things and of course, having a lot of fun. NFL legend Randy Moss appeared to be doing both in a video posted to Twitter by Bleacher Report’s NFL Twitter account @brgridiron. In the video, Moss appears to be sitting on a jet ski somewhere in the Car
Top 5 Most Romantic Resorts for Your Valentine
Chocolates again this year? Trust us, nobody wants that, or flowers or another necklace for that matter. What they want for Valentine’s Day is the vacation of a lifetime at one of the most beautiful and romantic resorts on planet Earth. We picked out a few of the best around the world so you c
Shop ‘Til You Drop in St. Thomas
If you enjoy shopping…and getting a deal while doing it…you are going to love to shop ‘til you drop in St. Thomas. This duty-free port in the U.S Virgin Islands is truly a shopper’s paradise and offers cruise ship guests the experience of a lifetime as they stroll along the island’s st
Seven Seas Splendor: Regent’s Newest Cruise Ship
One of the top names in luxury cruising added a new ship to its fleet this week with the delivery of Seven Seas Splendor at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. The ship is the fifth for Regent, who first began luxury cruises nearly 30 years ago. Regent also has plans to add a sixth s
Come Sail Away on the Royal Clipper
If you have ever said, “cruising isn’t for me,” you might reserve judgment until you have sailed on the Royal Clipper. She is the perfect alternative to what you picture when you hear the words “cruise ship.” The Royal Clipper, one of the three vessels in the Star Clippers fleet
Port Day: St. Barthelemy, French West Indies
Tiny St. Barthelemy has an outsized reputation for an island that is all of 9 square miles. It is very French, very chic and can be very expensive. It is also absolutely beautiful with phenomenal beaches, crystal clear waters, and beautiful villas that tumble down its hillsides. It is also a wonderf
Australia, Hawaii Top List of Desired Destinations
Everyone has a bucket list, but according to Travel Leader’s Group, a lot of you are dreaming the same. One of North America’s largest travel agencies conducted a survey to determine the most desirable destinations for travelers and the results were clear: Americans want to go FAR away f
What to Do in San Juan for the Day
Welcome to San Juan, capital of Puerto Rico, USA. It’s one of the Caribbean’s favorite destinations welcoming cruise ship passengers from around the world. There’s much to explore in this tropical city whatever your interests. Whether you’re a history buff, a food maven, a shopper, a music l
Virgin Voyages Cruise Deal of the Week – December 19, 2019
Back in the days of swashbuckling pirates, they sailed the seven seas in search of their favorite thing (no, not rum)…LOOT! We’ve got a very special cruise deal of the week today from the newest cruise line in the industry: Virgin Voyages. Virgin Voyages Cruise Deal of the Week Sta
Spending the Day at Atlantis in the Bahamas
When cruising to Nassau in the Bahamas, spending the day at Atlantis is one of the most popular cruise excursions for guests – and with good reason! The Atlantis Paradise Island Resort is a destination in itself that offers hours of entertainment for people of all ages. With over 14 lagoons, 50,00
St. Kitts Just Set a New Record!
St. Kitts, a Caribbean island part of the island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis, set a record this week when four cruise ships docked in the port city of Basseterre. It was the first time ever that four cruise ships have docked at Port Zante and with them came 10,629 cruisers eager to explore [&helli
For Shore: Two Sides to Hispaniola
As a name, “Hispaniola” seems better suited for history books. But as an island, straddling the line between Caribbean and Atlantic, it is more likely to enter today’s conversations as home to one or both of the two independent nations that share it: Haiti and the Dominican Republic. H
Silver Cove Sets the Private Island Standard
Private islands are all the rage in cruising these days as lines are jockeying to have the most exclusive, luxurious or exciting private island experience in the industry. Norwegian Cruise Line has a handful of new ships in service and many of them are making stops at Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian Cr
Disney Helps Crew Keep in Touch
While some may fantasize about spending a year or more on a cruise ship, for those who work on board, being away from their home, their friends and their family for extended periods of time is a challenge. Understanding the challenges of living away from home for their employees, Disney Cruise Line
Theme Cruise: Sailing the Haunted Caribbean
You expect spirits on a cruise — but in a glass, with a little paper umbrella, right? You don’t expect the kind of spirits you talk to and that, if you’re lucky, answer you back. That is, unless you’re on a Strange Escapes cruise, where paranormal investigators guide you through otherworldly
Shore Excursions: Forts in Ports
Today, the battlements provide beautiful backdrops to our snapshots, and their towers reach reassuringly into clear skies – but as in centuries past, they allow us to keep watch as each new ship enters the harbor from ports unknown. Fort Jefferson A 2-hour ferry ride from Key West stands the large
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
SeaDream’s Hidden Caribbean
It’s a staggering vision: a massive cruise ship topped with a dizzying network of twisting, turning pool slides that resemble giant, vibrantly hued metal snakes. In the shadow of the behemoth sits a SeaDream yacht — SeaDream I or SeaDream II — a diminutive 4,253 grt, 112-passenger vessel that
