A POSITIVE VIEW OF GLOBAL TRAVEL NEWS
Unique New Alaska Travel Options
Alaska travel season begins in May, traditionally kicked off here by news of a Holland America Line ship being first to arrive in the land of the midnight sun. Rightfully so, between Holland America and sister-line Princess Cruises, more travelers visit Alaska Read More …
Several Ways Around Electronics Ban On Flights
A recent electronics ban on flights to the United States from a number of Muslim-majority countries prohibits laptops, tablets and other portable electronic devices in the aircraft cabin. Still possible: packing those banned items in checked luggage. Reality: packing a laptop Read More …
Our Viking Anniversary Adventure Year Begins
In September, we travel with Viking River Cruises on a 13-day voyage that promises to “reveal the real Russia as never before”. It’s a special Viking Anniversary adventure that sails where the popular river cruise line began, 20 years ago. After a number Read More …
France On Sale Via Limited Time Promos
The tragic November 2015 Paris Attacks were Europe’s worst in over a decade. Over 100 people were lost their lives that Friday the 13th, causing travelers to reconsider visiting the city of light as well as other European destinations. Understandable. Inflow Read More …
Transformative Adventures Bring Notable Advantages To Cruise Travel
When sailing with any cruise line, what we do off the ship often makes the difference between a good and a great travel experience. It makes sense to invest some time noting what we will find at each stop along the way. Considering organized Read More …
Travel Gear Review Rejects
We can make a travel product out of just about anything. Headphones made for serious gamers? Those also block out screaming babies on planes and work for pretty good ear warmers when traveling to cold weather climates. When packing space Read More …
Carnival Ecstasy Update Brings New Features
Carnival Ecstasy has undergone a multi-million-dollar renovation that has added a variety of new dining and beverage innovations during a two-week dry dock in Freeport, The Bahamas. Following the Carnival Ecstasy update, the Charleston, S.C.-based ship resumed its year-round schedule of Read More …
NCL Loyalty Plan Echos Rising Repeater Bliss
New and improved, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Latitudes Rewards loyalty program features exciting benefits at all tier levels. Aimed to make guests’ cruising experience with Norwegian even more rewarding, the new program is now available. Of particular interest to us: enough big Read More …
Celebrity Edge Features Metamorphic Spaces, Magic Carpet Ride
Every Spring the cruise industry gets together in south Florida for what looks to be a convention of sorts. Over the years, we’ve talked about Seatrade as the SXSW of cruising in passing. Since news is not really what we do Read More …