Sometimes deciding on a vacation means thinking outside of the box and that’s exactly what I did for our Thanksgiving plans. Normally we jump in the car and make the drive to New Hampshire to my husband’s parents’ home, but this year we wanted to do something different. Last year I won an 8-day cruise… Read More
Having recently returned from a trip abroad this Thanksgiving, I decided it might be time to finally wrap up our trip to Ireland. In Dublin, you can see a statue of the great writer, Oscar Wilde. Wilde, best known for his works that include the play The Importance of Being Earnest and the novel The… Read More
We all want to go on vacation, but how often have you said out loud that you just don’t have the money? Well, instead of moping about your lack of cash, why not make it happen? Additionally, these holiday saving tips will hopefully help people find a way to save money effectively, which will then… Read More
Everyone has their own opinion on whether or not you should drink while on a flight. Some people like to take the edge off with a drink or two (or three), while others do not want alcohol or anything else near them at all. Does alcohol affect you differently in the air vs. on the… Read More
Did you realize that cruises leave from ports other than those in Florida? Yes it’s true! There are ports close to most major cities that allow you the luxury of traveling from close to home. If you pick one of these ports, you can drive to the port, park your car, and jump on board.… Read More
Veteran cruisers love to give advice to new cruisers about what to pack and what to leave behind at home. As a cruiser myself, I have found that no matter how much I pack I never seem to wear half of what I bring. When packing for an upcoming cruise, I try to remember those… Read More
Be it a land vacation or cruise or even business travel, you have to find a way to get from your home to the airport. Often we plan in advance our airport transfers at our destination, but have you given any thought to your trip to the airport? You probably figure the easiest way to… Read More
Anyone who travels has heard the latest news about the change in the TSA’s pat-down procedure. The new technique allows TSA airport security screeners to use their fingers and palms to feel and probe for hidden weapons and devices around sensitive body parts, such as the breast and groin areas. Before this change in procedure,… Read More
Cruising has been in the news lately with the unfortunate fire aboard the Carnival Splendor. What has intrigued me and many others in the travel industry has been the descriptor “luxury cruise.” Carnival advertises itself as the “fun ships,” but never as a luxury cruise line. What is a luxury cruise? To understand that, we… Read More
You’ve decided on your cruise and itinerary and made your deposit. Now is the time to start thinking about shore excursions. Perhaps you haven’t been to these ports before or maybe you are a brand new cruiser. How do you decide which excursion is right for you? Research your ports: Before you go, learn about… Read More
