It’s definitely true that I follow the news and trends in the cruise industry closely. If you have been thinking about a 7 day Caribbean cruise, this is the time to book! There are some great deals out right now as the cruise lines try to get your business during “Wave Season,” the time of… Read More
In yesterday’s issue of Travel Weekly, there was an article about the challenges that Southern California’s cruise ports were facing as the cruise lines have decided to pull their ships out of this area. The number of cruises sailing out of Southern California in 2011 will be half of what they were in 2010, which… Read More
Do you like to cruise? Are you afraid a cruise will be boring? Here’s why I love cruises and I’m sure you will, too. The first time I ever went on a cruise was in the 90’s. We went through a travel agent who booked us in the cheapest cabin possible on the cheapest cruise… Read More
Royal Promenade on the Adventure of the Seas (2009) The Adventure of the Seas is one of the Voyager Class ships, which has a Royal Promenade. In this area you can walk, shop, eat, drink, and have fun. The first picture is from our Southern Caribbean cruise in 2009 and the second is from our… Read More
The morning of our cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas, we were packed up and ready to go. We walked down by Málaga park to a store where we could pick up breakfast on the go. My husband, a runner, had run that morning trying to find the easiest way to the ship… 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
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
Yesterday I covered some of the nighttime entertainment options on the Oasis of the Seas, Royal Caribbean‘s brand new megaship that debuted late last year. This month, Allure of the Seas, the sister ship to Oasis, debuts. You can expect many of the same services, amenities, and entertainment that can be found on Oasis plus… Read More
