For starters, more options, about 25 percent more than 2019. Princess Cruises will position six ships – one third of its global fleet – in Australia for the first time. The 670-passenger Pacific Princess will return for a four-month deployment, coinciding with the 45th anniversary of … [Read more...] about What is on Tap for the 2020-2021 Cruise Season Down Under?
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Hot Travel Apps
Here are 3 helpful apps you need if you are traveling internationally FILO FILO calls itself the “Global Airport App,” because it offers information on more than 900 airports, including dining options, parking prices, flight schedules, hotel options, attractions nearby, and more. It also … [Read more...] about Hot Travel Apps
Captain Cook Cruises
New Cruise Dates for Fiji’s Remote North Released Captain Cook Cruises Fiji has released the 2019 and 2020 departure dates for its two Northern Fiji seven-night Discovery cruises and The Four Cultures Discovery Cruise and Colonial Fiji Discovery Cruise, both onboard small … [Read more...] about Captain Cook Cruises
Costa Maya, Mexico
Taking a page from Disney's legendary magic, the planners built Costa Maya as a port conjured up especially for cruise ship passengers. But don't let that fool you into thinking that this wouldn't be an interesting port on your itinerary, it is simply unlikely that you will be traveling to Costa … [Read more...] about Costa Maya, Mexico
50% Off Travel
50% off Travel: Fact, or Fiction? True story: Today I received an email from a client that was planning to book a car for his upcoming Hawaiian vacation; he forwarded me an email from Hertz offering 50% OFF for prepaying his car rental. Sounds like a good deal, huh? Of course, when I … [Read more...] about 50% Off Travel
Tahiti – Come Fall in Love
With Paradise Found The sound of rain falling out of the sky on a thatched roof, the once living palm fronds dampening the sound so it lacks the sharpness of a tin roof, yet it remains just as rhythmic. The sun tumbling down upon the shallow bays turning them into the most amazing hues God has ever … [Read more...] about Tahiti – Come Fall in Love
Why Crusing Is a Great Budget Option
Your cruise fare includes your accommodations, on board activities and entertainment, most meals, plus transportation from port to port. You’ll know what your vacation will cost you before you go, and with advanced planning you can make payments leading up to your vacation so that your budget is … [Read more...] about Why Crusing Is a Great Budget Option
Service as a Value Added Benefit? Yes!
When we cruised with Norwegian Cruise Lines ("NCL") our concierge Anabelle took our trip from a great vacation to perfection with her easy style, vast knowledge and experience. I am neither rich, nor famous, but guiltily admit I do appreciate the occasional perk of first class travel and have … [Read more...] about Service as a Value Added Benefit? Yes!
Virgin Island National Park
St. John is postcard perfect everywhere you look - an idyllic destination of white sand beaches, turquoise waters that lap against the shore in unbelievable shades that will make your heart and soul sing for the simple joy to be alive and bear witness to the splendid beauty that unfolds before you … [Read more...] about Virgin Island National Park
The Best of Ocho Rios, Jamaica
If you have decided Ocho Rios is where you want to vacation, be sure to include the following activities as part of your itinerary. 1.) Dunn River Falls Dunn's River Falls is a famous for its beauty, its uniqueness, attracting thousands of visitors each year. That perhaps is the down side, you … [Read more...] about The Best of Ocho Rios, Jamaica