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Feb 25

Video: Spectrum of the Seas Propeller Installation

Spectrum of the Seas is entering her final phases of construction. See what it takes to install the ships massive propellers for its azipod propulsion system. Designed specifically for the Chinese market, Spectrum of the Seas will be the largest and most expensive ship in Asia when she sails from Shanghai, China starting in June …

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Feb 25

Are Luxury Cruises Worth the Price?

If you are planning a cruise vacation getaway on one of the many incredible ships operating today, you have one big decision to make right from the start- your budget. One of the best parts about cruising that many don’t realize is the sheer number of options when it comes to choosing your cruise line …

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Feb 25

Royal Caribbean awarded best cruise line for customer support and service

Royal Caribbean was named Best Cruise Line at the 2019 Elliott Advocacy Readers’ Choice Customer Service Awards, an annual recognition of companies that offer outstanding customer support and service.

Feb 25

Windstar Small Group Tours Bring Meaningful Travel, Enhance Our Worldview

Continuing on to Antigua on the 2019 Windstar President’s Cruise, we visited a pineapple farm and toured the island from one side to the other.  Along the way, we passed through time as our guide detailed the social, political and Read More …

Feb 24

Royal Caribbean Post Round-Up: February 24, 2019

Hope you are having a great weekend.  Here is all of this week’s Royal Caribbean cruise news.

Feb 24

Windstar & Porthole Cruise Begins With Meaningful Moments

We’re just one full day into the Windstar Cruises & Porthole Magazine Caribbean Celebration but it feels like we’ve been with them far longer.  The amount of things to do on these tiny ships is surprising if not staggering.  How Read More …

Feb 23

Leaving Pets Behind When Traveling: Technology To The Rescue

Let’s face it, leaving pets behind while away is an element of travel we would prefer to avoid.  Using a pet sitter helps but we still miss seeing them. Return home and it’s obvious: they missed us too.  In the past, leaving pets behind was just Read More …

Feb 22

Celebrate National Margarita Day, Royal Caribbean style!

If you have not heard, February 22 is National Margarita Day! 

Feb 22

Friday Photos – February 22, 2019

Love Royal Caribbean? Need a “fix” until your next cruise? Every week we share our readers’ favorite Royal Caribbean cruise photos so that we can all enjoy a “virtual escape” onboard!

Feb 22

Cruise Deal of the Week – February 22, 2019

Some people just don’t like the beach. The sand gets everywhere, you come back sunburned and you have to carry a million bags back and forth from the car. If that sounds like you, then the All Aboard to Denali sale from Princess Cruises is right up your alley!