Cruise passengers obviously recognize the hard work of room stewards and dining staff. Their labor gives us time to enjoy our cruise, allowing us to leave our own cleaning and cooking chores back home. We provide acknowledgement of this labor in the form of gratuities.
...their private island beach club experience at Bimini intrigued us with an alternative cruise destination close to Florida.
Who would consciously choose to be Grumpy if you can opt to be Happy?
I am always happy to check to see what is out there, so drop me an email or give me a call.
"I don't know, what do you want to do today?"
Imagine the gorgeous trees, mountains and glaciers, the quaint towns, the remarkable wildlife, great fishing,,,
After all, we have been blessed to live in a time and place where freedom and prosperity rules, but that is only a tiny sliver of the pie chart of human history.
Whether you start in Florida, San Juan or one of the starting points outside of the USA, the Southern Caribbean is great for port collectors, who prefer memories of new and unique destinations rather than kitschy souvenirs.
Whether you start in Florida, San Juan or one of the starting points outside of the USA, the Southern Caribbean is great for port collectors, who prefer memories of new and unique destinations rather than kitschy souvenirs.
As always, the important part is the cruise or land stay itself, so just remember when those airlines frustrate you, it is still much easier than going across country on a mule or in a covered wagon, or sailing across the sea on a leaky sailboat filled with scurvy-ravaged pirates.
If you've always dreamed of a summer vacation to Hawaii, why not make your dream a reality in 2023?
If you have never cruised over the holiday season, you need to try it once, if just to see the fabulous decorations.
NCL is one of the newest, most innovative fleets in the industry.
God bless America, where we still have the freedom to travel wherever we can afford to go, thanks to our veterans and those who serve today!
Great job, Mr. Columbus, for being not only a great explorer but showing the road for venture capitalists of the future to invest in wild ideas.
Major cruise lines including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Princess and Celebrity have announced that starting in the fall --- just after kids and teachers have returned to school and can't travel as easily --- vaccinated guests will no longer need to test to board most cruises (unless a country being visited or a state from which the cruise embarks says contrary). Even more significantly, those who have refused to get the jab will now be able to cruise on most departures as long as they test negative for Covid-19 before boarding.
Princess returns to Los Angeles bringing two huge, fabulous ships, Sapphire Princess and the brand-new Discovery Princess. Perhaps you can't wait to take a bus to Hawaii!
If you haven't ventured out into the world yet, you're missing a lot. In fact, there's a world of difference when you travel.
Lucky for you, our Where2Next series exploring "the Last Frontier" is scheduled for January 18. You will easily learn more about Alaska by simply registering and then showing up.
Vegetate like a cauliflower in a country of carnivores. That's where the real fun lies.
Do you really want to spend the rest of your life worrying about when it will be safe to get on with your life? Best unlock those doors of your mind and get back to living.
A cruise is the perfect solution for affluent families and friends who want to have a reunion.
One of my favorite parts of New England is the history that unfolded there, the birth of a new nation during the Age of Enlightenment, and it is a trip that must be made by every American, including you!
Memorial Day is a holiday from work for most people, and far too many think that is all that matters, but we should all say a prayer for the brave soldiers who lost their lives fighting for our values and freedoms.
To overcome this test cruise requirement, cruise lines in Alaska will carry a vaccine mandate for all crew and passengers.
Both of these new Viking itineraries cruise roundtrip from fascinating Malta, a gorgeous island with a strategic stop for Crusaders and many other world powers, creating a fascinating tapestry of history and a unique culture.
So, if you want to travel, get vaccinated and pack your bags. If you aren't willing to take those steps, settle in for another year in lazy town.
My guess is the Sirens will tempt you ashore every single day.
As you know, I think cruises to the cradle of civilization are musts for all families, a wonderful bonding experience to learn how fortunate we are to live in Western Civilzation, especially at a time when we seem to be sliding toward a world dominated by Communist China.
Tampa Bay looked pretty good in that game, but they lost to the New Orleans Saints, which seemed to be the better team. As such, I'm surprised to see the Bucs have made it to the Super Bowl. Then again, this is Tom Brady, who we've become accustomed to coming from behind for unexpected wins.
Logan and Mary aren't on social media, so I guess they're safe.
More than ever we realize how precious each vacation day is, so why scrimp? Who knows when some new crisis will pause world travel again?
If you're looking for a family gift that will boost everyone's joy immediately, put a refundable deposit down on a cruise for next summer to take advantage of the assorted travel deals coupled with "Cruise With Confidence" protections for your travel investment.
Enjoy and give thanks!
The worst part of a vacation is air travel to reach your embarkation port or destination.
Winter is coming, and the Caribbean and Mexico are open for business.
As long as you don't have to go to the office, why not work in a more enticing environment for a week or so?
Fortunately, we might actually be on the cusp of the end of the lockdown of healthy people.
Grab a relaxing beverage, and dream a little about a day when you will be free to travel again. Escape to Bavaria for a few minutes.
If your calendar is flexible, you can enjoy summer vacation in December or any other month you choose.
Mexico and Greece are among some of the world's great beach destinations on schedule to open within weeks for summer, as are many other destinations throughout the world.
We all need to regularly get out in nature to appreciate it, just to remind us why is is well worth the effort.
Regardless of where you want to go, it doesn't hurt to think about it, maybe start figuring what you want to do on excursions, even if you don't actually make a deposit.
Anticipating a future trip is part of the fun, and wouldn't it be nice to have a different subject to discuss?
We're all in this mess together, and as a philosopher wrote in colorful crayons on the sidewalk we walked along yesterday, when "we" replaces "I," illness becomes wellness.
Summer is just around the corner, and with so much pent-up demand from would-be cruisers stuck in their homes for weeks, those who fail to plan may be sadly disappointed to find that exactly what they want is no longer available when they finally feel free to act.
If your plan is to sit on your butt at home for two weeks eating pasta, most likely you aren't going to need that toilet paper. Diarrhea is a symptom more associated with Montezuma's Revenge than Coronavirus.
Why not book a cruise to the Caribbean or Mexican Riviera? It's good for what ails you!
If you've wanted cruises roundtrip from Los Angeles so you don't have to fly during prime summer vacation time, this is your chance to prove to cruise lines besides Carnival that there really is a market here all year.
A mega-ship like Norwegian Joy has the Haven for families who expect and can afford the best and small inside rooms for those who just want a place to change clothes before heading on their next adventure, plus lots of other categories between those extremes.
...why not take a look around Europe, as long as you happen to have easy access to the greatest places in history?
I'd love to help you find a last minute cruise deal, whether you go to a bucket list destination or simply enjoy a fantastic on board experience wherever you happen to be cruising.
Whether you choose an easy-to-plan cruise from close to home or the trip of a lifetime in Europe or some other distant destination, a cruise is the best way to go.
An interesting twist is a Family Concierge Club Interior room for families with young children that's unique to this class of ship, a terrific category you would never know about if all you cared about was price.
Take at least two bathing suits, so one can be drying while you wear the other, since you'll want to always have a bathing suit with you should the urge to get wet strike you.
Over the past few years, many seasoned travelers have gravitated to river cruises, which embody leisure, luxury and learning...Now there is a cruise line geared to younger travelers, U by Uniworld.
I will help you remember that what you really want is the experience of a memorable journey. For those of you hoping to travel with reluctant spouses, that can be particularly important.
In keeping with Princess' usual high maintenance and update standards, Ruby Princess had been refurbished just two weeks before our cruise. With carpets replaced with contemporary designs, it felt very much like a new ship.
Yes, that is where whales spend their summer vacations, too!
You could take Ruby to Cabo San Lucas at the peak of whale migration season and miss only a few days of work.
The weather in the tropics is always best from winter through late spring, and the prices are moderate, because school is in session.
While it's exciting to go new places, you can easily have a lot of fun taking a cruise you've taken previously, because there is so much to do both on board and on shore, you can find totally new experiences.
Fun in the sun is the name of the game...
