Princess is turning 50……but the brand is being reinvented to be vibrant and engaging for the curious. Princess is intent on increasing demand for cruising overall. The aim is to surprise and delight and thus improve demand for...
READ MORELaunched in 2012, the 3,690 passenger Carnival Breeze sails 6 & 8 night itineraries from Miami to the Caribbean. The Breeze does have cabins that will accommodate five (5) as well as connecting cabins. Cabins are typical for Carnival with...
READ MOREMSC had a total ship charter coming on board the day I toured the Divinia and interestingly enough it was a Celtic theme. When we entered the ship, there was a band with a dancer who commanded rousing ‎applause.  The main atrium is the center...
READ MOREHolland America’s ships are classically elegant.  The dark blue hulls are distinctive and the interiors have old world charm. The Nieuw Amsterdam entered service in 2010 in the Signature Class.  Occupancy is 2,106 and there are quad...
READ MOREClick here to see Linda’s article posted on cntraveler.com Below are pictures from Linda’s trip to Egypt:
READ MOREASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, affects one (1) out of every sixty-eight (68) children in the United States. They occur more often among boys than girls. While autism appears to be on the rise, it’s unclear whether the growing number of...
READ MOREAmaWaterways may not have the name recognition that other river cruise companies have, but they offer a solid river cruise product oriented to North Americans. “Ama” means “love” in Latin. English speaking only passengers...
READ MOREWe started our trip off with a 3-night stay at the Wyndham French Quarter. The staff was very helpful and friendly.  It was located about two blocks from Bourbon Street and a great location for seeing the sights. There is a parking garage...
READ MORESometimes it is more important to know what something is not before you discover what it is……. Crystal is not stuffy, pretentious or stiff. Crystal is refined, relaxed and relaxing. Elegant in simple ways and attentive to...
READ MOREFor a convenient layover between stops, the Hilton Garden Inn is right on the route of the economy parking lot bus. When we exited Terminal 3, the pick up was directly outside of the main terminal. Â Upon return, the pickup is at the front door...
READ MOREAfter years of booking trips and shore excursions with Sea Song and knowing the owner Karen through both Conde Nast and Virtuoso, I finally had the pleasure of watching them work their magic in Istanbul and Kusadasi. Â Karen is unique in that she...
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