To Tip or Not to Tip in Europe????
It's confusing. What's the difference between a tip and "service?" When, where and how much do you tip? Or is Europe getting away from tipping altogether?
Posted on 11/6/08Read More...
Onboard Activities for Kids & Parents
Here's one conception of families on cruises: Parents doze in poolside loungers while their belligerent kids scare the bejeezus out of other passengers by doing cannonballs off the side of the pool. Here's another: Kids are checked into designa
Posted on 26/5/08Read More...
The Predictions Are In: Atlantic Hurricane Season 2008
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released today its official outlook for the Atlantic hurricane season, and the forecast is pretty much in line with predictions issued last month. According to the NOAA, there is a 90 percent chance of a
Posted on 26/5/08Read More...
Genesis Class Ships: Named Oasis and Allure
The world's newest contenders for biggest-ship-ever, until now known as Royal Caribbean's "Genesis" class, have been awarded their official monikers. Get used to it: The 220,000- ton, 5,400-passenger ships will be called Oasis of the Seas
Posted on 26/5/08Read More...
Norwegian Spirit Smashes into Pier
Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Spirit smashed into a Manhattan pier this morning. No one was hurt in the accident. Support beams for a parking lot were damaged when the ship hit Pier 90 on the Hudson River while attempting to dock at the adjacen
Posted on 26/5/08Read More...
Travel woes could grow by bagful
American, the country's biggest airline, said it would begin imposing the $15 one-way charge for the first bag June 15, though observers said it could scrap the latest plan to boost revenue if other airlines fail to follow its lead. Many big carriers,
Posted on 25/5/08Read More...
Marking Memorial Day, Liner Notes Takes a Poignant and Provocative Look at "War and Place"
Liner Notes, the new literary travel series hosted by Paul Holdengräber, continues to redefine great radio. The newest installment, entitled "War and Place," offers a poignant and provocative global resonance of Memorial Day through the prism of
Posted on 22/5/08Read More...
Princess Cruises Showcases "The Heart of Alaska" with Unique Video Production
This view from Denali National Park Ranger Patrick Gamman is one of 12 Alaska voices featured in "The Heart of Alaska," a dramatic new video produced by Princess Cruises. This production has already received widespread praise from the film and tra
Posted on 22/5/08Read More...
Do you need travel insurance?
For years, it was the great unmentionable in the travel transaction: insurance. Travel agents were afraid to bring up the subject of travel insurance for fear of losing the overall deal. It was considered a negative. Not anymore. Whether it's your t
Posted on 22/5/08Read More...
Celebrity Cruises to Offer First Antarctica Sailings
When Celebrity Cruises sails its tenth consecutive season in South America next year, the line will celebrate by offering its first-ever Antarctica sailings. The 2,050-guest Celebrity Infinity will sail a total of eight South America sailings in late 2009
Posted on 22/5/08Read More...
Extraordinary Excursions: Western Caribbean
White-sand beaches, clear turquoise sea, swaying palm trees, potent rum drinks and great shopping -- that's the mainstay of Western Caribbean cruises. But the cruise lines realize that travelers are getting younger and that baby boomers, in particular
Posted on 22/5/08Read More...
Carnival, Royal Caribbean Share Wealth with Stockholders
Own stock in java bean giant Starbucks? You may discover coupons in the mail good for a couple of free cups of coffee. Holdings in British Airways? Enjoy savings on published fares. Likewise, Royal Caribbean and Carnival have for several years been offeri
Posted on 22/5/08Read More...
Can a Cruise Line Ban You ... For Complaining?
The story of a couple who had cruised often on Royal Caribbean and was banned by the line for, presumably, complaining too much via a number of channels, appeared yesterday on MSNBC.com -- and the piece has ignited massive controversy with its claim. "
Posted on 22/5/08Read More...
Overboard Case Raises Questions About Onboard Surveillance
This week's tragic story about a Norwegian Cruise Line passenger who fell from her balcony -- and whose last moments were captured on surveillance footage later reviewed by the F.B.I. and other authorities -- has prompted us to take a closer look at o
Posted on 22/5/08Read More...
Disney Cruise line is going wireless!
Wireless Internet is coming. Both the 1760-passenger Disney Magic and 1750-passenger Disney Wonder will have new wireless high-speed services this season. Hot spots in many public areas will accommodate laptops brought by passengers, while those without t
Posted on 22/5/08Read More...
Carnival Cruises Launches new Advertising
A new multi-media advertising campaign being launched this season will inject a new look and feel into Carnival's marketing. A series of 30-second television spots will feature cruise and vacation images linked with computerized animation and editing
Posted on 22/5/08Read More...
Celebrity Cruise goes Green
The first ship afloat with a half acre of real, freshly-manicured, growing grass takes to the seas in December as part of Celebrity's new 2850-passenger Solstice. Set atop the uppermost deck, it will be part of an environment known as "The Lawn Cl
Posted on 22/5/08Read More...
Holland America Makes some changes
Holland America Line makes changes to its fleet. New Menues, regional dishes, that fit the itinerary. There will be coconut scallops in the Caribbean, chicken mole in Mexico, tapas in Spain, prosciutto and coppa in Italy, salmon in Norway, and more... New
Posted on 22/5/08Read More...
Favorite Caribbean Rum Cocktails
Favorite Caribbean Rum Cocktails and their recipes for your enjoyment. Also the great taste of Rum. Rum is distilled and the choice of stills has a profound effect on the final character of Rum. All Rums come out of the still as clear, colorless spirits.
Posted on 21/5/08Read More...
