Here We Go: Follow Along On Our Windstar Cruise Through The Philippines

Holidays past us, next up is an enchanting 14-night sailing with Windstar Cruises.  The itinerary is titled The Best Of The Philippines & Borneo, with 212-passenger Star Legend sailing from Singapore to Hong Kong.  Along the way, an intense exploration of Read More …

2017: An Interesting Year Of Travel

2017 was an interesting year for travel in many ways. Our personal travel anyway.  On rivers, we toured Europe revisiting a favorite classic itinerary.  In the oceans, we stayed closer to home. A full transit of the Panama Canal to begin Read More …

Update: Windstar President San Juan Visit Underscores Unique Small Ship Advantage In Big Way

Recently, travel agents have been fielding calls, emails and/or texts asking “Will any of the Caribbean ports be open by the time I sail?”   For the most part, the answer is a resounding “Yes!” without hesitation. Cruise lines, local governments, Read More …

Princess Sends First Giant Ship Through New Panama Canal Locks

Caribbean Princess recently underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation that included seven new food and beverage offerings, an updated Camp Discovery youth & teen Center, more interconnecting staterooms, and updated décor.  Meanwhile, the Panama Canal completed a bit of remodeling itself. Put the two together and we have an interesting Read More …

Prizewinning Cruise Lines: Making Sense Of Awards

When you think about it, what travel company would not want to be an award-winning business?  The obvious answer: not a one.  Bragging rights over a competitor in any given category alone is good reason to want the recognition.  If Read More …

Cruise News Rodeo Roundup: Viking 5 Update, Seattle AK Win & Cuddly Bears

A collection of stories from around the world of cruise travel.   Norwegian Breakaway Sails From New Orleans Norwegian Cruise Line announced an update to the line’s 2018/2019 deployment, offering guests an exciting new opportunity to set sail from the Read More …