Travel Gear Preview: Dry Box Rescue Station
File this one away in the ‘good to know but I hope I never need it’ file. At the pool on an otherwise lovely vacation then all of the sudden a happy traveler realizes: I have a cell phone in Read More …
Author: Chris Owen
Chris Owen is a travel writer from Orlando, Florida USA
Ten Minutes From The Ship: Easing Into International Travel
One of the best parts of seeing the world by ship is the safe and secure environment that vessel provides. By river or sea, we go off exploring on a tour or by ourselves then return to our home away Read More …
Unique Features: Carnival Paradise Cuba Cruise Experience
Sailing with Carnival Cruise Line aboard Carnival Paradise to Cuba, I had some time to look around the ship and think. Contemplating stuff was part of the deal sailing during the first season to Cuba for United States citizens, and Read More …
Fueled By Destination Immersion: Luxury Expedition Cruises
We talk a lot here about destination immersion, mainly because that’s a big focus for cruise lines with ships of all sizes. Smaller ocean cruising ships take travelers to out of the way places big ships can’t go. Big ships Read More …
Conde Nast Readers Tag Top Cruise Lines
When cruise lines earn a top position on ranking lists fueled by passenger impressions of what they do, they shout about it. A record number of travelers took part in the 30th annual Conde Nast Reader’s Choice Awards survey. In the process, Read More …
Caribbean Destinations Destroyed By Storm: Should I Cancel My Cruise?
Caribbean destinations will be rebuilding from damage done during the 2017 hurricane season for years. Sure, those who live on islands in the Caribbean are indeed accustomed to picking up the pieces after the ugly side of otherwise attractive weather. Read More …
Carnival Paradise: Our Entire Journey
Originally presented in parts, here we have our complete visit to Cuba with Carnival Cruise Line aboard Carnival Paradise, sailing from the Port of Tampa. Along the way, we explored a number of topics related to the mechanics of visiting Read More …
Carnival Paradise Cuba Cruise: Your Guide To Our Journey
Nearing the end of this year’s Cuba sailing season, it’s our turn to explore the once off-limits Caribbean destination. Sailing a Carnival Paradise Cuba cruise from the Port of Tampa, we’ll document the experience every step of the way, sharing Read More …
Viking Spirit Of Exploration Floats Fifth Ship
Viking Ocean Cruises announced this week that American chemist, emergency room physician and recently retired NASA astronaut Dr. Anna Fisher will be honored as godmother to its fifth ocean ship, which will debut in July 2018. New Viking Orion is Read More …