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Mar 22

Cruise Deal of the Week – March 22, 2019

Have you ever heard the expression “the early bird gets the worm”? The same logic applies to the latest cruise deal of the week from Holland America Line! Book your 2020-2021 cruise now and receive one of their best offers yet, with a total value of $1200.

Mar 22

An Illustration Of The Viking River Cruise Magic

I’ll make this one short, sweet, hard to beat and get right to it. We talk frequently about detail-oriented Viking River Cruises. You come back from your Viking River Cruise and almost universally tell me it was wonderful. Coming back Read More …

Mar 21

Photos: Spectrum of the Seas conveyance

Spectrum of the Seas began her conveyance up the River Ems, and Royal Caribbean shared photos of the event.

Mar 21

Mariner of the Seas Live Blog – Day 3 – CocoCay

As I mentioned in yesterday’s live blog entry, when we went to bed the night before we assumed our visit to CocoCay had been cancelled and we would spend the day in Nassau.

Mar 21

5 Travel Tips for your Bali Getaway

There’s no denying that Bali is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. It has a little something for everybody — bustling cities, exotic wildlife, ancient temples, beach resorts, jungles, mountains, and art exhibits — just to name a few. All of these factors have helped make Bali one of the world’s top …

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Mar 21

Your Viking River Cruise Questions, Answered

Sailing with Viking River Cruises after the 2019 Viking Longships Naming Ceremony in Switzerland, the next day was a day at sea. No, wait, that’s not right: the next day was a day of scenic cruising on the way to Read More …

Mar 20

Join Piper’s Angels on a Journey from the Bahamas to Florida

Midnight on a beach in Bimini. A light balmy breeze rustles the palms beside the calm, gin-clear sea. A mere 80 miles westward, Florida’s sandy shoreline beckons. Start paddling – you won’t be alone. 100 paddlers made the  Crossing For A Cure last June, and over 160 have registered this year.

Mar 20

Something for Everyone at Tortola Pier Park

When it comes to the islands which dot the Caribbean Sea, few come close to the stunning history, unique culture and vibrant atmosphere found on the British Virgin Islands. Specifically the island of Tortola, the largest and most exciting in the BVI, where cruise ship passengers disembark for a day full of fun adventures, fabulous …

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Mar 20

Mariner of the Seas Live Blog – Day 2 – Nassau

We are back in Nassau for our first full day of the second leg of this sailing. Having been in Nassau two days earlier, it was kind of interesting to be back in a port of call quite so quickly.

Mar 20

The Horse, The Cart, And Viking Cruises

One of the phrases cruise lines try to stay as far away from as possible is ‘nickel and diming’. It refers to a business model which offers a very attractive price but includes less than we might reasonably anticipate. In Read More …