In Holland America Oprah Partnership A Perfect Match, we jumped back a bit in the evolution of Holland America Line. The focus in that post: the dynamic back story of a big ship cruise line figuring out how to operate as a far smaller Read More …
In the past, one my more challenging parts of preparing for travel had been learning something about the destinations we will visit. I just don’t like to study. Viking River Cruises changed all that with our very first river cruise. Read More …
When it comes to packing, it does not seem to matter how we do it, wrinkles persist. Folding, Rolling, Shrink-wrapping or just throwing everything together and hoping for the best: wrinkles galore. We found a sure fire winner in the Read More …
Not all that long ago, travel guidebooks shared information not available elsewhere. Then came easily updated online versions, many from the same respected authors. The popularity of printed guidebooks took a step back. ‘Stop by the local library’ said experienced travel agents. ‘Use those Read More …
Sailing on the maiden voyage of Viking Ocean Cruises new Viking Sea, we were impressed with the new ship and a familiar crew, many of which we had come to know on sister ship Viking Star. Collected along the way, Read More …
There are a number of ways this could have gone, our travel in Egypt with Abercrombie & Kent. Stopping by iconic landmarks seen in films, studied in school and familiar with for a lifetime, it could have been a checklist Read More …
After their very first sailing, travelers commonly become comfortable with the idea of cruising. Like so many other things in life, first-hand experience has a way of doing that. Sail a few times and falling into a routine of sorts is common as well. Read More …
Viking Cruises continues dynamic growth and will soon be the largest small ship cruise line on the planet. As the Viking fleet of 930-passenger ocean cruise ships continue to expand, more ships are bringing the ability to visit more possible destinations around Read More …
When passengers are matched nicely with any particular cruise line, great travel experiences can ensue. Buy into onboard programming and it is easy to ‘Come Back New‘ tags Princess Cruises, summing up takeaway from cruise travel. Up to now, that focus commonly brought thoughts of relaxed Read More …