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Behind The Scenes: Assembly Line Staterooms

Posted onJuly 27, 2014August 29, 2014AuthorChris Owen

When Royal Caribbean International‘s Quantum of the Seas debuts, cruise travelers will have a wide variety of cabins from which to choose.  Still, we know that on most cruise ships, standard accommodations all share similar elements.  A standard inside stateroom Read More …

CategoriesOcean CruisingTagsassembly, behind, scenes, staterooms

Favorite Views From Recent Travels

Posted onJuly 26, 2014March 9, 2015AuthorChris Owen

It’s funny, the things we remember about the places we see while traveling.  Thinking of one trip, we might recall a post card view of an iconic landmark.  Reminiscing about another, it might be the great meal enjoyed with traveling companions.  Reviving thoughts Read More …

CategoriesExperience, Ocean CruisingTagsfavorite, recent, travels, views

Viking Oceans First Godmother An Appropriate Choice

Posted onJuly 25, 2014August 30, 2014AuthorChris Owen

Godmothers ceremoniously enable safe guidance of a new cruise ship and its passengers by blessing the vessel.  It’s an event that culminates with breaking a bottle of champagne across the bow. More than the star of a media event,  the selection and background of Read More …

CategoriesCruise NewsTagsappropriate, choice, first, godmother, oceans, Viking

First MasterChef Cruise: Details Revealed

Posted onJuly 25, 2014July 25, 2014AuthorChris Owen

The first-ever MasterChef cruise sets sail this November on Holland America Line‘s Westerdam.  On board for the 7-day sailing, a host of foodies and fans the FOX  television cooking competition series MasterChef  .  Honing their culinary skills while getting up close and personal Read More …

CategoriesCuisineTagscruise, details, first, masterchef, revealed

Sail From Galveston To A Variety Of Beautiful Destinations

Posted onJuly 23, 2014August 6, 2016AuthorChris Owen

Carnival Cruise Lines to offer more short and long sailings from the Texas port Galveston is becoming more popular with cruise travelers all the time.  Sourcing passengers from Texas and surrounding states within driving distance, cruise lines are offering more Read More …

CategoriesDestinationsTagsbeautiful, destinations, galveston, variety

Viking Portraits Itinerary Promises Unique, Themed Experience

Posted onJuly 22, 2014August 26, 2014AuthorChris Owen

Coming up next, we sail with Viking River Cruises from Avignon to Lyon, France on an 8-day river cruise.   The itinerary will take us to one of the most beautiful parts of the world, at a time of the Read More …

CategoriesRiver CruisingTagsitinerary, portraits, promises, themed, unique, Viking

Star Clipper Refurb Reflects Owner Commitment

Posted onJuly 18, 2014AuthorChris Owen

As part of its ongoing program to keep the tall ships of Star Clippers looking fresh, Star Flyer and Star Clipper, two of three tall ships in the fleet, recently underwent refurbishments that revitalized the décor and furnishings in all Read More …

CategoriesOcean CruisingTagsclipper, owner, reflects, refurb

Say Hello To Valdemar The Viking

Posted onJuly 17, 2014August 26, 2014AuthorChris Owen

Preparing for our upcoming Viking River Cruise, this time sailing along France’s scenic Saône and Rhône Rivers on an itinerary themed Portraits Of Southern France, we’re digging deep into the history of the region.  Visiting the Viking River Cruises website, Read More …

CategoriesCruise NewsTagshello, valdemar, Viking

Costa Small Ship Fleet Proves Popular, Grows

Posted onJuly 17, 2014August 30, 2014AuthorChris Owen

Costa Cruises introduced its neoCollection late in 2013, featuring two of the line’s smaller ships, Costa neoRiviera and Costa neoRomantica, both able to sail to destinations inaccessible to larger vessels. Featuring “slow cruising,” a style of cruise vacation that features Read More …

CategoriesLuxury, Ocean CruisingTagscosta, fleet, grows, popular, proves, small

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