You’ve heard your friends’ stories of their amazing cruise vacations, and now you want to try it yourself. But perhaps you’re a little apprehensive about trying to book a new kind of vacation.
Are you tempted by the romance of warm Caribbean nights at sea, but stressing about making a rookie mistake that could ruin the perfect vacation? (more…)
Ever since the days of riverboats, it seems that gambling as you travel on the water is an age-old tradition. Before trains, cars and airplanes made long distance travel a breeze, American history is full of stories of the riverboat gambler, chugging upstream with cards in his hand, and a smile on his face. In fact, poker was invented on the Mississippi River. (more…)
When you’re on the cruise of a lifetime, shopping for unique gifts either in port or on board, can be a perfect way to treat yourself, or someone back home.
There are certainly plenty of shopping opportunities in any port of call, but try to avoid loading up on clunky items that will bog you down on your way home, and collect dust when you get there. Keep in mind, airlines and now many cruise lines, have a two-bag limit, so you’re going to want to shop sensibly. (more…)
Some tips for newbies….
First off, let me say that a cruise is an exceptional bargain for your vacation dollar, and can truly be an unforgettable experience. Mine was. Just the same, the cost of the cruise itself is (more…)
My wife and I just completed our first cruise aboard the Carnival Liberty, with a port itinerary of Cozumel, Grand Cayman, and Jamaica and these are some impressions and a few tips which potential cruisers may find useful. (more…)
Probably one of the biggest changes in cruising that Kim and I have seen over the last decade has been in the dining experience. Knowing what to expect with dining allows you to make choices. Gone are the days were five star cuisines that was served at a fixed time. You can still enjoy fixed time seating and dining for dinner but it is more casual dining. The style of dining offered today on cruise lines gives you more options and anytime dining so that you can eat whenever you want without going to the dining rooms. (more…)
Cruising has changed over the years as cruise lines have realized the importance of kids and families cruising for their vacations. Being sure that the kids have a great time is important and can affect the cruise company’s bottom line. There are cruise lines that cater to family style cruising and have made significant advancements in the different programs that they provide for the kids. (more…)
Q. If I book an outside cabin, will I get wet if it rains?