Luxury Cruise Line Heads to Asia in 2019
Seabourn, a top name in luxury cruising, has grand plans in store for its newest ship, Seabourn Ovation. The cruise line is sending Seabourn Ovation to Asia for new cruises at the end of this year and into 2019. Ports of call include Vietnam, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Singapore as well as optional sh
In Old San Juan, Time is on Your Side
Make the most of your San Juan port of call and engage in enchanting experiences, each less than an hour from your cruise ship terminal. Every year, Puerto Rico receives millions of cruise ship passengers from all over the world. Even though San Juan is a major international port of call, considered
Feel the Mojo: a Guide to Cuban Food
Any cultural anthropologist worth their salt knows that to truly immerse yourself in another society, you have to break bread. For Miami’s Cuban community, a meal is a powerful thing capable of bringing people together in more ways than one. Any discussion of Cuban culture and society begins a
Never Lose a Bag Again
It’s too easy to have your luggage lost while on the way to your beautiful cruise port! The more flight connections, taxi rides, and buses you take, the more your chances of going those first few days aboard without your master-collection of tropical t-shirts. So we figured there had to be a s
6 Highlights of Halifax
Halifax, a top destination on New England/Canada cruises, offers a mix of historic and modern attractions and strong maritime traditions – it was here that Samuel Cunard established the legendary Cunard Line in 1840 and here that many victims of the Titanic were brought and laid to rest in 1912.
All-Electric Vessel Named Ship of the Year
While some cruise lines are taking steps to curb the use of single-use plastic straws and upgrading their fleet to state of the art liquid natural gas power, others like The Fjords are looking for ways to stop harmful carbon emissions entirely. Their new all-electric ship, Future of the Fjords, won
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
Deal of the Week – August 31, 2018
Celebrity Cruises is kicking off Labor Day weekend with a sale you aren’t going to want to miss. Through Wednesday, book your next quality luxury vacation—more than 600 sailings available around the world—and save up to $450 per stateroom. The deal is valid for cruises departing between Septem
Conquering the Markets of Hong Kong
This summer I had the unbelievable opportunity to visit the city of Hong Kong, China. What made the experience even more memorable was being able to take my ten-year-old daughter. She is an adventure-seeker, like me, so it was an easy sell despite the 19 hours we would spend on the plane. Within t
What’s New at The Bamboo Room? The Royal Zombie Signature Cocktail
When Royal Caribbean International put $120 million in upgrades into Mariner of the Seas, one of the highly anticipated new features was a laid-back Polynesian style bar and lounge called The Bamboo Room. The cruise line recently released the recipe for the hottest drink on the menu, The Royal Zombi
Ride in Style with Brightline Select Service
The Brightline high speed rail service already made it easy to travel between South Florida’s major cities, but a new focus on high end service means riders can travel with style as well as speed. Select Service is a new level of hospitality designed for both business and leisure travelers who app
7 Musts In Quebec City
Shopkeepers who greet you with a “bonjour!” A hotel that reminds you of chateaux from the Loire Valley in France. Old-World style cafes and narrow cobblestone streets bordered by quaint stone buildings. Quebec City, the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec in Canada, is located on the bank
9 Delicious Ways To Launch A Cruise From Florida This Fall
Fall is for foodies in Florida. The whole state is like a big table set with bountiful feasts to tempt every palate this time of year: everything from food and wine fests to Oktoberfest celebrations to seafood festivals. Here are nine festivals to consider pre- or post-cruise if you would like to la
Grape Destinations: A Wine Glass Tutorial
The best (or maybe worst) part about living in our modern age is the sheer number of choices we have. For wine drinkers, not only are there numerous varieties of wine, but hundreds of labels which make them. A trip to the wine store can be an almost overwhelming experience because of how many differ
Travel Icon Samantha Brown Named AmaMagna Godmother
It may be easier to list the places famed travel icon Samantha Brown HASN’T been. The former Travel Channel personality and current host of the PBS show Samantha Brown’s Places to Love has a new title she can add to her already illustrious resume; Godmother to AmaWaterways newest ship, AmaMa
Cruising with an Infant: Baby Travel Gear for Super Mom
The time has come – after months of learning the ins-and-outs of parenthood, you are finally ready to take your first vacation, a cruise vacation. BUT there are so many anxieties that fill your mind: Can I take my little one on a cruise? What do I pack? Will it be a difficult to travel? […]
Do YOU download CRUISE APPS? Disney Navigator App Review
Where do you get the best WIFI? Not at sea… or is that now becoming a myth? As cruise lines get more digital savvy, they are making some great headway in improving guest service and overall experience through…none-other than cruise APPS! Our team recently went on Disney Cruise Line’s ship, the
Cruise Giant Plans New Terminal at Port Canaveral
As the world’s largest cruise line, Carnival is always looking for a way to make a splash in the industry. As one of the world’s busiest cruise ports, Port Canaveral near Orlando is always looking for ways to make the cruise ship passenger experience better. In anticipation of Carnival Cruise Li
Travel Tips: Currency Exchange Tips To Save You Money
There are plenty of travel tips when it comes to money: how to budget it, how to keep it safe, what to do if you don’t have any etc etc. Today’s financial travel tip deals with the best protocols for when you have money, just not the the right kind. Currency exchange and rates aren’t […
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
