Unique Windstar Feature: Hugging Upon Boarding

Refection after travel is a good idea.  It makes sense to compare what we were promised before travel to the reality that resolved before our eyes.  Whatever the plan was, there were probably triumphant moments along the way. I’d like Read More …

The Evolution Of Cruise Booking: A Collaborative Travel Planning Process

Travelers come to the world of cruise vacations for many reasons.  Once we have them, a large percentage stay and come back for more.  That’s not by chance.  A number of decisions were made along the path from dreaming to Read More …

The Unexpected Hit With First Time Cruise Travelers

The timely evolution of Holland America Line has brought a number of interesting course corrections to the 100+-year-old cruise line.  New dining venues, onboard programming, shore exploration selections and more make a good reason to take another look or consider Read More …

New River Cruise Travel Insurance Covers Low, High Water

It’s one of the unexpected parts of a river cruise: itineraries are actually much more detailed than advertised. This is commonly a good thing.  Experiencing more than they bargained for, river cruise travelers are happy.  Until they don’t.  When low Read More …

Cruise Line Takes Travelers To Meet The Winemaker

Norwegian Cruise Line has a number of Meet The Winemaker Cruises available aboard Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Dawn.  On those special sailings, travelers will have the opportunity to wine and dine with leaders and legends of the winemaking industry. Norwegian’s Read More …

Our Alaska Adventure- How To Follow Along With Us

Another part of preparing a 7-day Alaska sailing with Holland America Line for Oprah’s Share The Adventure Cruise: providing a list of ways to follow along with our journey.   Sharing our previous travel experiences on other cruise lines, one part of the process is crystal Read More …

Cruise Lines Deliver Value, Stay In Their Lane

A recent announcement by Carnival Cruise Line to offer a pay-over-time program makes sense.  As an affordable vacation option, Carnival has enabled many North Americans to experience international travel beyond their borders who might not have done so otherwise.  Some Read More …