Breakdancers and Flying Acrobats Take to the Seas
Cruise ships are constantly pushing the boundaries when it comes to entertainment at sea. For Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, innovative entertainment starts with offering shows to cruise guests which challenge both entertainer and those watching to think outside the box. “Flying Bach”, the latest show abo
Cruise Deal of the Week – July 6, 2018
The best part about cruising is the all-inclusive nature offered by many cruise lines. When food and drink is included in the price of the cabin, everyone’s a winner. Some cruise lines offer flexibility with the alcoholic drink packages you can choose from, meaning you can pay by the drink lik
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
The Best Cruises and Travel Tips For Pet Lovers
We all wish we could take our dogs and cats to school or work with us, but did you know you can actually bring your pets on a cruise? Your furry friends will love our list of the top pet friendly cruises and travel ideas for pet enthusiasts! Cunard Queen Mary II The largest ship […]
Find True Paradise with a Bonaire Vacation
The best kept secret of the ABC Islands may very well be Bonaire. Many have heard of its sister islands, Aruba and Curaçao, but there’s so much more to explore when your next vacation is to Bonaire! From diving coral reefs with some truly fantastic sea life to exploring island towns with a rich h
A New Focus on Adventure Expeditions for Seabourn Cruise Line
Cruising isn’t just for those looking to relax. There is a new push in the industry for guided expeditions to some of the most unique and untouched areas of the world. The luxury expeditions market has a new player in its midst as Seabourn Cruise Line looks to offer guests an experience outside of
Millennial Vacations Shifting Towards Cruising
When millennials put down their avocados long enough to plan a vacation, a growing number of them are skipping the music festivals and backpacking tours for something completely different; cruising. On average, millennial vacations are few and far between, but when then do decide to take a trip, cru
Carnival’s Newest West Coast Cruise Itineraries
When people think about the West Coast, it’s usually movie stars, great weather and all the fish tacos you can eat. Carnival Cruise Lines is hoping to add cruising to that list thanks to their first fleet of West Coast cruise ships in decades. Carnival Miracle, a spirit-class ship from the major c
Cruise Deal of the Week – June 29, 2018
The 4th of July is now a day for fans of British cruise line Cunard Line to celebrate thanks to their latest luxury cruise deal. The 4th of July Sale from Cunard Line features free upgrades to balcony staterooms and included gratuities with just a $100 non-refundable deposit. Passengers who book Pri
You No Longer Have to Limit Your Cruise By Port (In South Florida)
South Florida does it big, there’s no doubt about that. But did you know the distance between West Palm Beach and Miami just got a lot smaller? Thanks to Brightline, a diesel-electric train system running the length of South Florida, you no longer have to limit your cruise by port. The train can t
Travel Tips: Which SPF Sunscreen Do I Need?
Cruisers to the Caribbean in the throws of a northern winter are probably ready for some fun in the the sun, but be warned, it’s hotter than you think. We all dream of laying out on deck turning into bronze gods and goddesses, but the absolute last thing you want on your cruise vacation is [&helli
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
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
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
