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To get an idea of just how badly things can go wrong just before embarkation, I give you the example of our spent United Airlines flight from Orlando through Newark to Edinburgh, Scotland. Man, what a mess. It was no fault of Azamara Club Cruises that maintenance issues combined with a rare form of stupidity [...]
If you have tried all the normal suggestions; use the stairs instead of the elevators, stay away from the buffets, and continue exercising at sea as you would on land but still gained weight on a cruise (and had a problem with that, many people don’t), this post is for you. Those commonly suggested ideas [...]
Crystal Cruises has once again won the World’s Best Large-Ship Cruise Line category in the annual Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards readers’ survey, for the 17th time. The ultra-luxury vacation company is the only cruise line, hotel, or resort to win its category every year since the awards began. “While we have delighted [...]
Silversea Cruises, where smoking is already banned on balconies, will begin prohibiting smoking in in private passenger areas on January 1, 2013. “In consideration of evolving consumer trends, and to further promote a safe, comfortable and enjoyable environment for our guests, staff and crew, we have updated the smoking policy for Silversea ships,” Silversea Cruises president [...]
Carnival Corporation opened a new office in Tokyo recently, officially entering the growing Japanese cruise market. Carnival Japan was created to oversee the largest deployment ever by a global cruise line in the Japanese market with the launch of Princess Cruises homeport sailings, specially developed for Japanese travelers. “The grand opening of Carnival Japan’s new [...]
This Summer, Holland America Line‘s Culinary Arts Center program presented by Food & Wine magazine will host five of the world’s most celebrated chefs who will showcase their expertise and share tips with guests. They will be aboard five of the line’s premium ships in July and August as part of the Culinary Arts program [...]
It’s not really a race but Princess Cruises has reached the halfway point of its year-long blog, “Inspired to Cruise,” by revealing the 26th reason to cruise submitted by the line’s passengers. This week’s contributor Gloria Walsh shares how cruising let her return to the open ocean that she missed after the death of her [...]
Getting ready for a cruise vacation is way more fun than what to do when it is over. Before, we plan where to go, what to do and get excited for the experience. After, not so much. Still, preparing for getting off the ship can be just as important. You’ll want to know where [...]
Entertainment at sea has taken a different course on a variety of cruise lines lately, shedding the safe, Neapolitan-flavored offerings and offering up some unique and different options. What seemed in the past to barely qualify as “entertainment”, today brings everything from Cirque-influenced dining to Broadway shows on some ships. Others have bumped up onboard [...]
Onboard Carnival Cruise Line’s new Carnival Breeze, we have received a barrage of questions about everything from dining options to which side of the cabin is the sofa located on. Those booked on the new ship as well as those considering bookings are looking for detailed information like never before. Today, let’s get going with [...]
On Carnival Cruise Line’s new Carnival Breeze, food is everywhere it seems. Boasting no-charge 24-hour room service, new branded venue’s Guy’s Burger Joint the Blue Iguana Cantina and others, there is no shortage of choices for dining around the clock. But one venue that seems to be slipping under the radar but allows yet another [...]
When Italy’s striking transportation workers threatened to spoil the plans of those visiting the country, many travelers were left scrambling. Those counting on public transportation may have had long-planned travel dreams spoiled. But those visiting Venice this week via Carnival Cruise Line’s new Carnival Breeze came out unaffected, thanks to some quick-thinking by the cruise [...]
Making the leap (or not) to river cruising is sometimes a tough decision for those accustomed to ocean cruising. Familiar and comfortable with large ocean ships, giving river cruising a try opens up a whole lot of questions about what it is like. Lucky for us, large cruise ships offer an opportunity to sample a [...]
What to expect on that flight from the United States to someplace across the pond for your first European cruise vacation. That’s really the focus of this post; to address the concerns of those who have not flown internationally, choosing the safe and convenient Caribbean, Mexico, Alaska or other close-by areas of the world instead. [...]
Going ashore off just about any cruise ship in the Caribbean can be done a number of ways. Some choose to just walk off the ship and explore on their own, with or without plans for what to see and do. Others go on a shore excursion, reserved and paid for in advance, to see [...]
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