Solo Travel Options Expand, Focus On What Matters

Travel by cruise ship is an efficient way to meet interesting people. In that closed environment, it’s hard not to meet others.  When passengers assemble for safety drills, shows and queues, meeting will happen. The bigger the ship, the more opportunity in Read More …

The Future Of Cruising: Royal Caribbean Lab Melds Technology and Creativity

Have you ever wondered “Where do cruise lines get the ideas for new attractions, features or dining venues?” Much of what we see on new cruise ships comes from us; travelers who actually use the hardware cruise lines design. That Read More …

The Collectively Intelligent Cruise Cake Gets Iced

By the end of our first day on Oprah’s Share The Adventure Cruise, we had seen and done a lot.  Just getting to Seattle from Orlando for boarding the ship took about as long a flight to Europe. Once aboard, Read More …

Our Alaska Adventure: Just The Links

Another part of preparing a 7-day Alaska sailing with Holland America Line for Oprah’s Share The Adventure Cruise: providing a list of ways to follow along with our journey.   Sharing our previous travel experiences on other cruise lines, one part of the process is crystal Read More …

Oprah Might Deliver Next Step In Cruise Travel Evolution

Part of preparing a 7-day Alaska sailing with Holland America Line includes activities common to any travel. I’ll fly 6 hours non-stop from Orlando to Seattle so long-flight protocols will apply. Going from hot and humid Florida summer to the Read More …

Interesting Viking Cruise Itineraries Bring New Travel Choices

Destination-focused cruise lines continue to differentiate themselves from one another a number of ways.  Royal Caribbean International’s diverse fleet of ships is split into seven different classes, each with a unique personality of its own. Carnival Cruise Line continues delivering Read More …

Viking Sky Christening Marks Summer Solstice In Norway

[PRESS RELEASE] Viking Cruises® (www.vikingruises.com) today announced that its third ocean ship, Viking Sky®, was officially christened during a public celebration in Tromsø, Norway. Located above the Arctic Circle on Norway’s northwest coast, Tromsø is a popular destination for viewing Read More …

Holland America + Oprah Alaska Cruise Details

Holland America Line and O, The Oprah Magazine‘s are about to begin an exclusive partnership unites the soul-stirring power of travel with O‘s deep commitment to connection and personal growth.  Set to launch on the July 15 sailing of ms Read More …

Cruise Lines Deliver Value, Stay In Their Lane

A recent announcement by Carnival Cruise Line to offer a pay-over-time program makes sense.  As an affordable vacation option, Carnival has enabled many North Americans to experience international travel beyond their borders who might not have done so otherwise.  Some Read More …