It’s time to start thinking of that perfect vacation, where you can turn off your phone, forget about your email and relax in that perfect deck chair by the pool. If your heart is set on a great cruise vacation, what’s your first step? (more…)
A World of Difference – The Culture and Etiquette of Tipping
When you go out for dinner and the service was great, you probably think nothing of leaving a 20 per cent tip on top of your bill, as a thank you for a nice experience. While that may seem perfectly normal in North America, you may be surprised to learn that would be more than double the normal tip you would leave in Latin America or much of Europe, and that some Asian countries have no custom of leaving any tip at all. In fact, tipping is considered rude in Japan. (more…)
Ten Ways to Keep Your Home Safe While on Vacation
The anticipation is rising, and you just can’t wait to get away on that dream vacation you’ve been planning. There’s just one little thing nagging at you: what about your house? Do you have a home safety plan in place? (more…)
Party on the High Seas – Celebrating Spring Break on a Cruise
It’s a rite of passage for high school seniors and college students: Spring Break! Other holidays are for family, or for earning money, but Spring Break is for you; time to relax and have fun. So why not choose a cruise? (more…)
We Do! How to Get Married on a Cruise
What could be more romantic than exchanging wedding vows as the sun goes down over the brilliant Caribbean Sea? You stand barefoot in the soft sand, warm breezes gently rustling your gown, with the sound of the waves lapping the beach, and the love of your life holding your hand and promising you forever. (more…)
Josh “Big Sexy” Waitzman – Interview with the Cruise Director
It takes a special kind of person to be a cruise director. Twenty-five years ago, the CD had an act and ran the bingo games. Today’s CD is a professional manager and the face of the ship. One of the best (more…)
Castles, Cathedrals and Canals: Destination – Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen is a fairy-tale city, rich in culture, charm and tradition.
From Hans Christian Anderson’s Little Mermaid, whose statue has sat on a boulder in Copenhagen’s harbor since 1913, to the glittering lights of the Tivoli Gardens, a visit to Denmark’s capital is like stepping into the pages of a lovely story. (more…)
