Off Season Cruising, Is It Worth It?
We often get asked, when is the best time to cruise? Most are shocked when I tell them that cruising off-season is one of the best vacations you can take! Not only are they a great way to get a great deal, but there are plenty of other perks, too. Here are some of our […]
A Food Lover’s Guide to Seattle’s Pike Place Market
A visit to Seattle, aka The Emerald City, isn’t complete without wandering through the foodie friendly Pike Place Market. You’ll find some excellent eateries here and highly entertaining vendors. In fact, the market’s prime attraction is the wader-clad fisherman in front of a mountain of fish
Virgin Voyages’ Ship Finally Has a Name
Many speculated the first ship in the fleet for Virgin Voyages would harken back to some aspect of Sir Richard Branson’s empire, and they would be be correct. Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady, as the ship will be called, is a throwback to one of the first Virgin Airlines planes of the same name. In a [
Lindblad Expeditions Announces New Polar Vessel
The push to explore the unexplored is all the rage in cruising these days and one of the biggest names in expedition cruising has a new polar class vessel in the works. Lindblad Expeditions, a leader in expedition cruising to the far ends of the Earth in conjunction with National Geographic, announc
Weird Wednesday: Is That Beach Glowing?
Does anything beat a day at the beach? The sun, the waves, the particles of sand you find wedged in strange places months later, what’s not to love? There are some beaches, however, that actually get better once the sun goes down. What is a bioluminescent beach? From Hong Kong to California, biol
Travel Tips: How to Get Adjoining Rooms without Paying Extra
Cruise ships are wonderful vacations for the whole family. However, just like a hotel, it’s often impossible to fit everyone in a single room. Many hotels offer adjoining rooms which make it easy to go from one to the other without ever going out in the hallway. Cruise ships offer similar rooms, b
Get in the Spirit With Celebrity Cruises’ Norway-Themed Cocktail
Cruisers sail for a number of different reasons. Some want to get away from the stresses of daily life during what little vacation they get every year. Others, however, are on a journey to visit new places and experience new things they can’t anywhere else. Celebrity Cruises has a new cocktail abo
Making The Most Of Your Cruise Vacation
Around 27.2 million people are expected to take a cruise vacation in 2018, with the industry showing a consistent rise in passenger numbers since 2009 (a year in which 17.8 million passengers took to the seas). The Cruise Lines International Association’s newest report indicates that one big tren
Nice Rice: The Many Flavors of Indonesian Cuisine
Indonesian cuisine has always been one of my favorites since my first exposure to it on the Caribbean island of Curaçao. Why Curaçao you ask….(You did ask didn’t you?). The ABC islands, Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao, are intrinsically tied to the Netherlands with a strong Dutch profile.
Cruise Deal of the Week – July 12, 2018
Enjoy sunrise over a vista of a thousand pagodas, explore remote temples with expert guides, glide along the majestic waterways of Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady River, and take advantage of a fully a la carte menu of shore excursions. The Strand Cruise is a luxury river cruise ship carrying up to 50 pass
What is a Repositioning Cruise?
You could spend all day on a cruise ship and have a ton of fun without even leaving a port. Ships are designed to keep guests happy and entertained because they spend far more time at sea than anywhere else. Cruise ships sail from port to port, but also from one side of the globe […]
Port Valet Takes the Hassle out of Cruising From Seattle
What’s the worst part about going on a cruise vacation to the Pacific Northwest? When it ends! However, thanks to Port Valet, a new service from Port of Seattle, it’s never been easier to get home after a cruise. Port Valet is a complimentary luggage service sponsored by Port of Seattle which tr
MSC Cruises Announces New Terminal at PortMiami
South Florida has long been a hotbed for cruise ships and a new terminal announcement from MSC Cruises looks to continue that legacy in the future. An agreement between the cruise line and Miami-Dade County extends berthing rights and set the framework for a new cruise terminal at PortMiami to house
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
The Enchantment of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is a one of a kind destination, the ideal place to enjoy your vacation to the fullest. Characterized by its epic mountains, serene beaches, majestic rainforests, kid-friendly attractions and delicious culinary delights, the Island has it all! There’s no shortage of incredible places to
7 Can-Do’s In The Canary Islands
The Canary Islands – gorgeous Spanish isles that sit in the Atlantic off the northwest coast of Africa – are sometimes associated with the myths of the Lost Continent of Atlantis. I grant you, it’s a bit of a stretch, as the most prevalent theories point to Santorini in the Greek Isles. Bu
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
Grape Destinations: Rosé Wine by the Pool
The perfect weekend came just in time for a break. Sounds familiar? Of course it does, specially when you have a place near the sea in mind. I was really enjoying a mojito de parcha, (passion fruit mojito) by the pool at Copamarina in Guanica, when I saw a man with a glass of rosé […]
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