If you have been following along on our Azamara Club Cruises sailing you already know that we spent 12-nights on Azamara Quest sailing a Summer Russia and The Baltics itinerary. Y0u also know that we posted photos from each and Read More …
It took a number of events, sailings, special investigations and other efforts to get us where we are today with Holland America Line: Impressed. Dedicating new ms Koningsdam in the Netherlands was a grand occasion done with just the right Read More …
Continuing their ongoing philanthropic program. Carnival Cruise Line and its parent company, Carnival Corporation, are giving a total of $250,000 to charitable organizations to support their efforts on behalf of victims of the Louisiana floods. The cruise line is donating Read More …
A sailing to Antarctica has been possible since the late 1960s. By air, overflights of Antarctica date back to the 1970’s as well sightseeing flights from Australia and New Zealand. A bunch of cruise lines go to Antarctica on a short Read More …
One by one they added new features, re-designed existing ones and went about the business of reinventing themselves. It was more than the occasional effort cruise lines make to update their offerings and stay relevant. There was new energy at Holland America Read More …
The world of cruise vacations has come a long way since we sailed as a family with kids in school. A decade ago, family travel meant a Caribbean cruise with our sailing history dominated by Carnival Cruise Line and Princess Cruises. Over Read More …
Turkey wants cruise ships back. Most major cruise line brands have been skipping Istanbul then Kudashi, taking two of the most interesting ports of call in the area off itineraries. While we found Istanbul to be safe as well as Read More …
When Holland America Line’s new ms Koningsdam debuts in 2016, onboard will be a variety of new, different and exciting features. A new Music Walk complex will house multiple entertainment venues, promising to engage music fans with Billboard chart toppers. Incredible itineraries and Read More …
Dance cards were little books used by women at formal dances in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Used to record women’s dance partners, inside were pages listing the names of upcoming dances, seriously social events of the time. Initially blank, Read More …