If you’ve put off travel plans because of news reports about high prices and the fuel crisis, consider a unique North American itinerary: Canada and […]
Are Cruises the Best Way to Stretch Your $$$ in Europe?
Last weekend, Wendy Perrin, Conde Nast Traveler’s consumer news editor, wrote an interesting article on her blog: “Cruises Are NOT the Best Way to Stretch […]
The Unstable Economy Means Lots of Cruise Bargains
Like most of us, I’ve become accustomed to bad news about the economy. Therefore, it was hardly surprising to learn today that consumer confidence is […]
Buy Your Own Cruise Ship! They’re on Sale!
Those of us who think we can run a ship better than the cruise lines do now have the chance. They’re on sale for low, […]
2008 Europe Cruises & Fare Predictions
In 2008, Europe cruises fares are the lowest the Baltic, Great Britain, Eastern Europe and Western Mediterranean while sailings in the Greek Islands and Turkey […]
Steep Cruise Discounts For Veterans At Bestfares
Effective Nov. 11, the discount travel company Best Fares is having a special sale on Carnival cruises for veterans and active military, as well as […]
Amazing But True Stories of the Cruise Industry!
I’ve been covering the cruise industry since 1993 and prior to that, worked at Cunard Line. Over the years I’ve collected stories of events that […]
When is a Ship too Big?
A few years ago, I never thought any ship would surpass Royal Caribbean’s 3,500-passenger Voyager-class ships in size. Cunard Line’s 148,528-ton Queen Mary 2 was […]
25 Tips to Ensure Valium-free Cruising
I’ll show you mine if you show me yours! Here are my cruise tips for saving wear and tear on body and soul. I’d love […]
The Camilla Curse, Another Antarctica Incident
Since the cruise industry takes the week between Christmas and New Years as vacation, I must rely on the general media for news. Cruise ships […]