On the verge of becoming an art, buying a cruise vacation seems to get more complicated all the time. A decade ago, buying Caribbean cruise vacations was more about finding a ship and sailing date that fit our travel schedule. Read More …
If we had to break down all the elements of a cruise vacation that add up to a win for travelers, cuisine would surely be one commanding a lot of attention. Along with visiting multiple destinations but only unpacking once, Read More …
Crystal Cruises has been creating the exclusive, eye-opening luxury shore-side experiences of its Crystal Adventures program for two decades. Now, Crystal Cruises is expanding that program with 16 bicycle-focused Crystal Adventures. Priced from $89 to $249 per person, all the details of the Read More …
Sailing from Florida‘s Port Canaveral, an easy 45 minute drive/transfer from Orlando International Airport (MCO), there are a number of excellent pre-cruise hotel choices available. One we like as a best value for family travel is Embassy Suites, specifically the Read More …
To those who have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas, we have some bad news: When the ship launches, she will not be in North America for very long. In a surprising turn of Read More …
In this series, River Cruising On An Ocean Cruise Budget, we began by suggesting that it is possible to experience a Viking River Cruise in mid-range accommodations for what one might spend on the upper end stateroom of most major ocean cruise lines. Total Read More …
We have been covering a lot of ground with river cruises lately, and for good reason. River cruises, namely Viking River Cruises fit very nicely into our narrative that closely relates travel to experiencing the world and in turn gaining Read More …
An attractive element of Crystal Cruises shore excursion program is creating exclusive, eye-opening luxury experiences for their passengers. Called the Crystal Adventures program, what Crystal does ashore has contributed to the line’s top rating for two decades. Crystal Cruises experiential cruising features Read More …
Oasis of the Seas is one of the two largest cruise ships in the world. As big as she may be, no space is left unused and Royal Caribbean International has jam packed public areas with activity, wellness, dining and Read More …