43 Best Solo Travel Tips It’s taken me a lot of years to compile this new list of my best solo travel tips. Decades, actually.…
How about a heated bathroom floor? Yes, please. The difference between upper premium and luxury cruise lines isn’t always easy to distinguish. Viking Ocean’s first ocean…
The MSC Cruises world cruise for 2020 was just announced, setting sail in 2020 on board MSC Magnifica. Reservations begin November 23. It’s a 116-night…
Just announced, Cunard Alaska cruises will take place in mid-spring in 2019. Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth will set out on a series of Alaska cruises, that begins…
The small Italian town of Candela, on Italy’s eastern side (think Adriatic Sea) wants to lure new residents to its dwindling population. Nicola Gatta, mayor…
The buzz about Royal Caribbean’s new Symphony of the Seas is turning into a roar. As the newest Oasis Class ship under construction, when details…
The very popular port of call on an eastern Caribbean cruise itinerary is the culturally unique island of St. Maarten/Saint Martin. Half Dutch and half…
Construction for new American Duchess begins soon. Memphis-based American Queen Steamboat Company announced they’ll begin work for their new American Duchess paddle wheeler. Scheduled for…
MSC Cruises announces the name of their next ship and floats out another. On Friday at the shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, MSC Cruises revealed the name…
Avalon Waterways review and insider tips Since in 2004, Colorado-based Avalon Waterways cruises some of the world’s most beautiful rivers. Avalon’s 22 river ships cruise the…
Prices for Holland America specialty dining are on the rise. While I’m a big fan of specialty dining restaurants aboard ships, there are specific venues…
Guests asked and Celebrity listened. Short getaways return to Ft. Lauderdale Except for a one-time three- and a four-night sailing aboard the Celebrity Silhouette in January, 2017,…
Travel to Budapest without flying. Your river cruise begins or ends in Budapest, Hungary. A relaxing train ride sounds much better than the stress of flying. You…
Ed. Note: I hesitated to publish this editorial piece that I wrote following the tragedy in Paris on 13 November 2015. Today’s terror attack in…
French America Line to homeport in Gretna, LA instead of New Orleans June 25, 2016. New American-based river cruise company, French America Line announced they’ll…
My first vacation rental experience could have been my last. With a few days to spend in Miami Beach for an annual cruise industry event, an…
My cozy Air BnB vacation rental in Southampton It was an unexpected delight. When the attacks occurred in Paris last November, I decided to change my…
Air BnB vacation rental gets a second chance. Hit or miss. That’s what I’m learning about an Air BnB vacation rental. Despite my hesitation, I…
AirBnB vacation rentals aren’t always what’s promised. “I am always drawn back to places where I have lived, the houses and their neighborhoods.” Opening line…
Holland America Koningsdam begins inaugural cruise season. In traditional, gala ceremonious style, the Italian shipyard, Fincantieri, officially handed over the ms Koningsdam to Holland America Line.…
