We’ve all had that moment at one time or another where we’ve told our friends, “We need to get away for a weekend.” Then life gets in the way of the best ideas somehow fall to the wayside while we pay our bills, go to work, and live basically for each and every weekend. But… Read More
When the 114,000 GT (gross tonnage) Costa Concordia hit a rock off Giglio Island (Isola del Giglio) on January 13, 2012, the world was watching and wondering how in this day and age a modern cruise ship could produce such a disastrous Titanic-like ending. How was it that a ship with 1,500 cabins that could accommodate… Read More
High tech meets the high seas today as MSC Cruises will become the first ever cruise line to offer 24/7 pediatric telemedicine service onboard their twelve cruise ships. That’s not fancy talk for something you don’t need. If you’re traveling with a child who requires more than cursory medical care, not only will they be seen… Read More
If time travel existed, my life would be perfect. I could go back and undo anything stupid I’ve ever done including most of high school, bad choices, and dumb things I’ve said. That’s right — I’m the one without a filter! But if I could go back through time travel and change things, would I… Read More
Have you ever been out of town traveling, whether on business or for pleasure, and needed a dentist or doctors office? I remember a few years ago when I was in California at a conference and I cracked a tooth. On top of being in pain, I was worried about who to see and would… Read More
Whenever I travel and wherever I may go, I usually have a few cameras in hand ready to take pictures at a moment’s notice. One of my favorite activities at the start of any cruise is to play the ship spotting game. You know, can I identify that ship way over there without the aid… Read More
Often a specific film or movie can sear an image into our brains that leaves us longing to visit a certain destination at some point in our lives. For example, maybe you’ve always wanted to visit Rome after watching “Roman Holiday” with Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. Perhaps you’ve decided now that Iceland is on… Read More
Last December I had one of the best cruises of my cruising career onboard the MSC Divina. Have you had a chance to see my posts? If not click here to read them and to see pictures of this beautiful ship. MSC Divina, the first of MSC Cruises’ ships dedicated to North Americans, tempts… Read More
In my final post about the Norwegian Getaway, the latest cruise ship from Norwegian Cruise Line, I’ll cover some of the areas that I haven’t covered in my other posts and provide some last overall thoughts. My biggest suggestion on this or any cruise is to stay out of your cabin and explore the ship.… Read More
Maybe you’ve been contemplating a cruise, but you’re still on the fence as to whether or not a cruise would be right for you. Should you give up on a cruise vacation because of your uncertainty? Absolutely not! Did you know short cruises are a great way to sample cruising life? Whether you choose a… Read More
