Repositioning Cruises
Wednesday October 31, 2012
Repositioning cruises can be a great bargain in the spring and fall of each year. It's never too early to start planning one of interesting cruises, many of which will ... Read More
MSC Splendida - Cruise Ship Tour and Profile
Tuesday October 30, 2012
The 3,900-passenger MSC Splendida is a beautiful ship both inside and out.
The MSC Splendida is well suited for families, but its price range, interesting itineraries, and excellent common areas will ... Read More
Frequently Asked Questions - About Cruises
Monday October 29, 2012
In the dozen years I've been responsible for the Cruises site at About.com, I've gotten hundreds of questions. Most of the questions deal with one of three main topics ... Read More
Historic Silverbow Inn in Juneau
Sunday October 28, 2012
Many travelers cruising in Alaska stay an extra few days in Juneau.
The capital city of the USA's 49th state has a good variety of things to do and see, ... Read More
Copenhagen, Denmark
Saturday October 27, 2012
Copenhagen, Denmark is the largest city in Scandinavia, with lots to see and do for everyone.
Copenhagen is also a very popular port of call or embarkation point for cruise ... Read More
Australia - Traveling "Down Under"
Friday October 26, 2012
Australia's remote location from the rest of the world and its unique wildlife have made it a "bucket list" cruise destination for many travelers.
Nowhere else can claim to be a ... Read More
Seabourn Quest - Mediterranean Cruise Travel Log
Thursday October 25, 2012
I love sailing the Mediterranean Sea! The water is a brilliant blue, the skies are often sunny, and the ports of call are diverse and fascinating.
One of the things ... Read More
Costa Pacifica - Cruise Ship Tour and Profile
Wednesday October 24, 2012
When boarding the 3000-passenger Costa Pacifica, it's impossible to miss the musical theme of the ship.
Musical sounds are everywhere, and many of the over 6000 pieces of contemporary artwork ... Read More
Barcelona - Lively Mediterranean Port
Tuesday October 23, 2012
Barcelona, Spain is located on the western Mediterranean, and is one of Europe's most popular cruise ship ports of call. It is a lively city and its popularity is well-deserved. ... Read More
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) City Tour
Monday October 22, 2012
Ho Chi Minh City is a intriguing Vietnamese city to visit on a Southeast Asia cruise.
Those of us who are baby boomers and were in high school or college during ... Read More
Cruise from London
Sunday October 21, 2012
Cruise lovers have many opportunities to sail from one of London's cruise ship ports.
London is an exciting city with lots of history such as the famous Tower of London, ... Read More
Trail Ride from Agua Verde on the Sea of Cortez in Baja Mexico
Saturday October 20, 2012
I love horses, but I'm not much of a rider. However, while the American Safari Cruises' Safari Quest was anchored at Puerto Agua Verde, our small group of passengers did ... Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line Orders New Cruise Ship
Friday October 19, 2012
Good news for cruise lovers on a Friday morning! Norwegian Cruise Line announced it has reached an agreement with Meyer Werft of Germany to build a new 700-million-euro cruise vessel.
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SeaDream Yacht Club Ship Tour and Photos
Thursday October 18, 2012
The SeaDream I is everything a cruise traveler would expect it to be--a luxury yacht with terrific personal service, fantastic food, comfortable cabins, and interesting itineraries. And, the Champagne & ... Read More
Cruise Packing List
Wednesday October 17, 2012
Many of us are planning cruise vacations. Isn't it fun? Once your cruise is planned, booked, and paid for, the worst part of the cruise suddenly appears--packing! This comprehensive ... Read More
Norwegian Epic - Cruise Ship Profile and Photo Tour
Tuesday October 16, 2012
The 4100-passenger Norwegian Epic includes many exciting features such as its cabin layout, brand-name entertainment, and multiple dining and lounge options.
I sailed a short, two-day cruise on the mega-ship ... Read More
See a Castle on Your European Cruise
Monday October 15, 2012
Many people are fascinated by castles. Because of television, movies, and historical books, the term evokes thoughts of romance and adventure.
Castles are filled with narrow winding stairways, secret rooms, ... Read More
Barcelona Street Scenes
Sunday October 14, 2012
Barcelona is one of the Mediterranean's most popular embarkation ports. In addition, many cruise ships sailing the Mediterranean stopover in Barcelona for the day.
One of the best ways to ... Read More
A Tango on Every Corner of Buenos Aires
Saturday October 13, 2012
When touring Buenos Aires, it often seems that there's an exotic-looking, tango-dancing couple on every street corner.
Much like street musicians in other major cities, street dancers are common in ... Read More
Peru Travel Log - Lima, Machu Picchu, Cusco, and the Sacred Valley
Friday October 12, 2012
Many of us who love to travel have Machu Picchu, the ancient lost city of the Incas, on our bucket list.
Although Machu Picchu is in the mountains of Peru, ... Read More
Stingray City on Grand Cayman Island
Thursday October 11, 2012
Don't my husband and I look like we are having fun? A snorkeling trip or boat tour to Stingray City on Grand Cayman Island
is one of the best shore ... Read More
Bergen, Norway - Beautiful Town on the Norwegian Fjords
Wednesday October 10, 2012
Bergen is a popular port of call for cruise ships sailing the fjords of Norway.
The town is on the southwest coast of Norway, and is often viewed as the ... Read More
Plan a 2013 Alaska Cruise
Tuesday October 9, 2012
Cruise ships visit Alaska between May and September, and many travelers plan their Alaska cruise vacations far in advance.
An Alaskan cruise or cruisetour is a great way to see Alaska. ... Read More
Seabourn Quest - Cruise Ship Tour and Profile
Monday October 8, 2012
The 450-passenger Seabourn Quest is an elegant ship that manages to be comfortable and fun, while still providing a luxurious environment for its guests.
When launched in 2011, she increased ... Read More
Greek Cat in Mykonos
Sunday October 7, 2012
The narrow streets of Mykonos are usually packed with tourists, but this cat managed to find a quiet street corner.
Mykonos, Greece (c) Linda Garrison
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Regatta of Oceania Cruises
Saturday October 6, 2012
The 684-passenger Regatta is an elegant cruise ship and a perfect size for many cruisers.
It's large enough to have multiple dining venues and many beautiful common areas, but small ... Read More
Montserrat - Day Trip from Barcelona
Friday October 5, 2012
Montserrat (Serrated Mountain) is a jagged 4,000-foot peak located about 30 miles northwest of Barcelona.
A day at Montserrat is an interesting side trip from Barcelona, and can be visited ... Read More
MSC Splendida - Western Mediterranean Cruise Travel Log
Thursday October 4, 2012
The MSC Splendida sails seven-day cruises of the Western Mediterranean almost year-round.
This fascinating port-intensive itinerary visits seven cities, five countries, and two continents, making it particularly attractive for those who ... Read More
Kayaking in Alaska near Sumdum Glacier from the M/V Mist Cove
Wednesday October 3, 2012
Isn't Alaska amazing?
Kayaking was just one of the fun activities on our 7-day Alaska cruise on the small ship the Mist Cove.
More Alaska Photos from Mist Cove Cruise
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Viking Prestige - European River Ship Profile and Tour
Tuesday October 2, 2012
Viking River Cruises launched the Viking Prestige in July 2011.
I sailed an 8-day "Romantic Danube" cruise on the new ship last summer and enjoyed my cabin and the overall atmosphere ... Read More
Great Wall of China near Beijing
Monday October 1, 2012
Anyone visiting Beijing should take a day to go north of Beijing and walk a little on the magnificent Great Wall of China.
Things to See and Do with Three Days ... Read More