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Seven Secret Hideaways Aboard Queen Mary 2

A beautiful October afternoon, perfect for a sailaway to England. Secret Hideaways aboard Queen Mary 2 If you think the idea of finding solitude and anonymity among 2,618 [...]

National Cheeseburger Day Means Deals on Cheeseburgers!

Cheeseburgers are always free at Carnival's Guy's Burger Joints. National Cheeseburger Day is Monday, Sept. 18. Discount deals and freebies are running rampant among burger joints and chain [...]

Carnival Cruise Line Itinerary Changes Due to Irma

Reports of widespread devastation in the Caribbean due to Hurricane Irma continue to make headlines. As a result, cruise ship ports on several islands most impacted are temporarily closed. [...]

Amtrak Florida Train Service Restoration Begins

Like me, if you're one of the hundreds of Amtrak passengers that still can't get back to Florida post-Irma, take heart. Last night, Amtrak Florida train service restoration details were [...]

Portland, I Love Ya, But I Want to Go Home

"I've seen fire and I've seen rain..." One more 6:30 a.m. wake-up alarm. It's been a long week for this non-morning person. I didn't intend to disappear from my website. [...]

Rosen Inn Pointe, Orlando Offers Reduced Rates for Hurricane Irma Evacuees

Hurricane Irma Update - Shelter in Orlando for Evacuees I received this notice late last night. If you need a last minute shelter from Hurricane Irma, Rosen Hotels & Resorts [...]

Amtrak Update Hurricane Irma Cancellations

Amtrak Florida and Southeast Train Service Suspended Like airlines, all service for Amtrak Florida trains are affected by Hurricane Irma. In fact, the entire eastern seaboard is affected. I'm closely [...]

Consider This if You’re Planning a Cruise to Cuba

Photo: Carnival Cruise Lines Maybe you're like me; you've been waiting nearly your entire cruising life to experience the short voyage from Florida to Cuba. If Cuba is [...]

Christmas Markets River Cruise in Photos with AmaWaterways

30 best photos from my Christmas Markets river cruise on the Rhine. A Christmas Markets river cruise. I’ve heard about them, seen dozens of stunning photos and read all the promo [...]

Carnival Horizon Bonsai Sushi Gets a Fun New Addition

Carnival Horizon Bonsai Teppanyaki More "firsts" for Carnival Horizon with the addition of an expanded Bonsai Sushi restaurant; the cruise line's first teppanyaki dining option. Called Bonsai Teppanyaki, it's a [...]