A POSITIVE VIEW OF GLOBAL TRAVEL NEWS
US News Brings Unique Method To Cruise Line Rankings
Last week it was all about the Porthole Cruise Magazine award winners as readers of the popular magazine for cruise travelers rated their favorites. Released today, the U.S News & World Report 2018 Best Cruise Lines rankings go about the 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 …
Ocean v River: Another Look
Choose either a river or ocean cruise and they both sail on water. At first glance, one might think that is about all they have in common. But a closer look reveals that those who design the overall choreography of either Read More …
Stop Here: Extraordinary Cruise Deals This Week
Oddly, while October was National Cruise Month, November onward looks to have more attractive cruise deals available. No telling why. That makes this a great week to begin a recurring feature here, Extraordinary Cruise Deals This Week. Look for special Read More …
AmaWaterways Extends, Stretches Onboard Wellness
River cruising and wellness; they kind of go hand in hand if you think about it. Just about any river cruise itinerary will stop at interesting places where travelers get off the ship and walk around. Unlike their ocean-going counterparts, Read More …
River Cruising FAQ Answered: Getting Home, Mobility And Tours
Booking nearly two years in advance, Don and Sharon* are going on a European river cruise in the Fall of 2018. Just past the one year out mark, they have questions not all that uncommon to anyone planning their first Read More …
GuestCentricity Focus Brings Super Speed Internet
One of the best parts of any travel might have nothing to do with destinations. Travelers tied to the digital world in real life look forward to disconnecting. Being able to turn on their away message and turn off their Read More …
Why Your Carnival Cruise History Should Include Cuba
We began our Carnival cruise history with Carnival Fascination on a short cruise to Key West and Cozumel from Miami. At the time, Carnival Paradise was the last-built in a class of its own. Fantasy class ships have served Carnival Read More …