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Mar 01

Royal Caribbean kicks off March with 30% off every guest offer

Royal Caribbean is offering 30% off every guest during the month March, with an additional up to $200 instant savings on cruises booked this weekend.

Mar 01

What Makes an Emerald so Special?

Emeralds hold a unique distinction in the world of gemstones as they are one of the four traditionally considered to be precious. Along with diamonds, rubies and sapphires, the emerald has a long history as a sought after gem thanks to its unique green color and relative rarity. Emeralds belong to the gem family beryls …

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Mar 01

Sometimes You Have To Drop The Ball To Score A Win

My story today is a rather simple one, yet perhaps the most important information I can share with you about Windstar Cruises if not travel itself. There are no pretty photos here, this is all business. Nearly every word ever Read More …

Mar 01

Cruise Deal of the Week – March 1, 2019

Sometimes you just have to cruise. But that doesn’t mean you have to cruise at full price. Savvy cruisers know that a great deal on a cruise vacation is out there if you just know where to look!

Feb 28

Video: Spectrum of the Seas Float Out

Spectrum of the Seas is getting closer to completion as she was floated out of the dry dock on February 25, 2019 to begin the next phase of her construction at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Designed specifically for the Chinese market, Spectrum is scheduled for delivery in April 2019.

Feb 28

Disney Cruise Line’s Return to Greece Highlights Lineup of Itineraries for Families to See the World in Summer 2020

Summer season features five new ports of call in Europe and returns to Alaska, Caribbean and Bahamas CELEBRATION, Fla. (Feb. 28, 2019) – In summer 2020, Disney Cruise Line will embark on a variety of itineraries around the world, including a long-awaited return to Greece and the addition of five first-time ports of call in …

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Feb 28

Windstar Cruises: Your Questions Answered

As I write this, we are in the British Virgin Islands visiting Virgin Gorda for the day with Windstar Cruises.  Later today, the big event is a signature Windstar event: the Beach Barbecue.  We’ll have that info for you shortly Read More …

Feb 28

Getting Around Europe on a Budget

Taking a European river cruise is a great way to see a lot of beautiful foreign cities in a short time, while enjoying the comfort of a cruise ship and not having to take up all the work associated with planning your own itinerary. Planning trips can be stressful, especially when everything is in a …

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Feb 28

Navigator of the Seas completes $115 amplification with upgrades across the ship

Category: Navigator of the Seas

Feb 28

Your Ultimate Moorea Vacation Guide

This article is the 2nd part of a three part series by Porthole Cruise Magazine contributor Georgina Cruz chronicling her voyage aboard a Holland America Line world cruise. The three parts focus on a unique island in French Polynesia: Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora. Today, Georgina takes us on a tour of Moorea.