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 …
As addictions go, it could be worse. You could be dependent on something that might not end well. A drug-induced escape from reality comes to mind. Odds are, lifetime quality memories will not be produced in altered reality. Still, have a Read More …
I suppose it’s only natural to think of a cruise line that is nearly 150 years old as stuck in the past. Indeed, a popular misconception tags Holland America Line as the line preferred by mature cruise travelers. To a Read More …
Wrapping up a whirlwind schedule of cruise travel events, we have a truckload of news from a variety of sources. This is not ‘news’ like BREAKING NEWS! But stories that have come up along the way that deserve a lot Read More …
Carnival Cruise Line ships have a well-earned reputation as having the best burgers at sea. That’s in large part due to Guy’s Burger Joint, a creation of celebrity chef Guy Fieri. Now, Guy is back with a casual open-air eatery featuring a Read More …
Fans of the finer things in life seem to gravitate to the world of cruise vacations for some obvious reasons. Exploring the world while enjoying good food and wonderful service alone keeps them coming back for more. On big Read More …