Examining the process of cruise travel from research to booking, packing, travel gear, travel apps and more
On the verge of becoming an art, buying a cruise vacation seems to get more complicated all the time. A decade ago, buying Caribbean cruise vacations was more about finding a ship and sailing date that fit our travel schedule. Read More …
Coming up next month, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is set to host its bi-annual Life@50+ National Event & Expo in Boston, Massachusetts with a full roster of activities, exhibits, seminars and entertainment. Held May 8-10, 2014, experts will be Read More …
Carnival Cruise Lines new Camp Ocean, a new marine-themed children’s program, is coming to its fleet of 24 Fun Ships and set to debut on Carnival Freedom on May 24. The totally new program will immerse children ages 2-11 in Read More …
In this series, River Cruising On An Ocean Cruise Budget, we began by suggesting that it is possible to experience a Viking River Cruise in mid-range accommodations for what one might spend on the upper end stateroom of most major ocean cruise lines. Total Read More …
While many cruise vacations begin and end in Florida, sailing from a home port near you can offer some distinct advantages. Driving to the embarkation port can save on transportation costs. No flying also means no boarding groups, no jockeying Read More …
To cruise travelers sailing from a North American port, we often recommend arriving before the crowd, as being one of the first passengers on the ship brings some undeniable advantages. There will be a wait, but many of us who Read More …
When we travel, the unexpected is often one of the best parts of any trip and often result in a different view on a variety of topics. An amazing dining experience at a local restaurant can inspire us to be Read More …
Carnival Legend recently returned to the Port of Tampa after a remodeling project that included all the usual maintenance performed while in dry dock. Standard ship upgrades, along with new carpeting, tile work and wall coverings were added, much like Read More …