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Faith, Trust And Pixie Dust Bring New Disney Cruise Ships

Posted onJuly 7, 2016September 13, 2016AuthorChris Owen

Not all that long ago, Disney Cruise Line doubled the size of their cruise ship fleet, adding Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy in 2011 and 2012.  Continuing to define family cruise travel, Disney recently announced plans to build two more ships that Read More …

CategoriesExperienceTagsbring, cruise, disney, faith, pixie, trust

Nine Things To Like And One To LOVE About New Harmony Of The Seas

Posted onJune 24, 2016AuthorChris Owen

New Harmony of the Seas is a shiny new cruise ship from Royal Caribbean International.  That’s the same people who have offered sailings in their middle name for decades.  Founded in Norway, the company launched the first in an initial trio of Read More …

CategoriesExperienceTagsabout, harmony, things

Princess Sip Sail Early Booking Promo Brings Typical Quandary

Posted onJune 22, 2016June 22, 2016AuthorChris Owen

A new Princess Sip Sail cruise promotion offering free all-inclusive beverages and free specialty dining for new bookings.  Depending on the ship and sailing date selected, this one can bring real value.  But there are a few tricks to it that bring Read More …

CategoriesExperienceTagsbooking, brings, early, princess, promo

Reflection Brings Amazing Travel

Posted onJune 5, 2016June 18, 2017AuthorChris Owen

I often sit here wondering what topics are of value to readers before I write. The idea is that better prepared travelers make better buying decisions and enjoy the experience more.  That seems to work out as we enter our Read More …

CategoriesExperienceTagsamazing, brings, travel

Carnival Vista Spa Features First Microwave Sauna. Wait, what?

Posted onMay 29, 2016August 25, 2016AuthorChris Owen

Carnival Vista is Carnival Cruise Line’s newest, largest and most innovative ship.  Not long ago, we were on board Carnival Vista and I took a brief walk through the Carnival Vista spa, actually the “Cloud 9 Spa”.  I say ‘brief’ walk Read More …

CategoriesExperienceTagscarnival, features, first, microwave, sauna, vista

Royal Caribbean Fast Internet Available Fleetwide

Posted onMay 11, 2016August 4, 2016AuthorChris Owen

Royal Caribbean International is making its VOOM high-speed internet service available fleetwide on their 24 ships sailing to destinations around the world. VOOM allows guests to stream their favorite music, movies and TV shows, share photos on Instagram or Snapchat, video-chat Read More …

CategoriesExperienceTagsavailable, caribbean, fleetwide, internet, royal

Viking Sea Christening Eve: Familiar Tune, Unique Rendition

Posted onMay 4, 2016August 25, 2016AuthorChris Owen

On the eve of the christening of Viking Ocean Cruises new Viking Sea, we rejoin the ship for the gala event. It was just a few weeks ago when Whitney and I were on board for the epic 10-day Empires of Read More …

CategoriesExperienceTagschristening, familiar, rendition, unique, Viking

Sink Or Swim: Families Prepare For Spring Break, Summer Travel

Posted onFebruary 27, 2016February 27, 2016AuthorChris Owen

Spring Break cruising is right around the corner and before we know it Summer cruise season will be here in full swing. Thousands of families who have their sailing booked for either of the popular travel periods are looking forward to Read More …

CategoriesExperienceTagsbreak, families, prepare, spring, summer, travel

Disney Magic To Norway, For The First Time In Forever, Really

Posted onFebruary 12, 2016September 13, 2016AuthorChris Owen

When Disney Cruise Line sent Disney Magic to Norway it was for a number of reasons, one of which no other cruise line can possibly share. Disney Magic arrived in Norway recently, sailing into the majestic fjord that served as Read More …

CategoriesExperienceTagsdisney, first, forever, magic, norway, really

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