Wednesday February 15, 2012
The Celebrity Cruise Lines' Celebrity Solstice is one of the most exciting and innovative new large cruise ships launched in the past decade.
She was the first of five in a series of sister ships to be built for Celebrity over the next several years, which is good news for all of us who love this ship. The Celebrity Equinox joined the fleet in the summer of 2009, and the Celebrity Eclipse was launched in April 2010, followed by the Celebrity Silhouette in 2011 and the Celebrity Reflection in 2012.
I sailed on the Solstice for a two-day preview cruise and attended her christening in November 2008. I was on the beautiful ship again two years later for a 7-day cruise to the western Caribbean, which gave me the opportunity to try more of the dining options on the Celebrity Solstice and to explore the ship more thoroughly. This profile of the ship has links to over 100 photos of the interior and exterior areas of the Celebrity Solstice.
Celebrity Solstice Cruise Ship Profile and Tour
Celebrity Solstice Photo Courtesy of Celebrity Cruises
Wednesday February 15, 2012
No one likes to get sick when traveling, and cruise ships and other confined spaces like schools and offices seem to be particularly susceptible to the
norovirus, a nasty stomach bug. This quick-onset illness seems to be most prevalent in the winter months, but
norovirus can strike at any time.
Most people are concerned about what they can do to help prevent this bug that can quickly ruin a cruise vacation. The best thing to do is to wash your hands frequently, and cruise ships now have alcohol hand wash stations at the entrance to the restaurants and the gangway. This measure seems to have cut down on the number of outbreaks the past few years. However, there are other things you should know about noroviruses.
Information from the CDC on the Norovirus
Tuesday February 14, 2012
If you are reading this blog today, then you probably aren't off on a romantic getaway cruise with your favorite person.
However, you can use this Valentine's Day to start planning a cruise and be ahead of next year's holiday! Cruising is great for couples, and a cruise vacation is perfect for honeymooners or romantics of all ages.
These luxury cruise lines have everything you need for a relaxed, romantic cruise vacation -- lots of space per passenger, exceptional service, queen-sized beds, tables for two, flexible dining options, and room service. Combine those features with spectacular sunsets, beautiful scenery, sea breezes, and the person you love, and you will have that dream romantic vacation.
Best Luxury Romantic Cruise Lines
Photo Courtesy of Windstar Cruises
Monday February 13, 2012
Reminder! Nominations for the popular
About.com Readers' Choice Awards are now open.
If you have a favorite in any of the cruise-related categories listed below, please voice your opinion. Nominations close on Wednesday, February 15, and voting for the favorites will be open through March 30. Be sure to scan over all the
categories, you might want to make nominations in some of the other
travel or About.com channels.
Cruise-Related About.com Readers' Choice Awards
