The small Italian town of Candela, on Italy's eastern side (think Adriatic Sea) wants to lure new residents to its dwindling population. Nicola ...
New Symphony of the Seas Explained in Another Cute Infographic
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 ...
Visit St. Maarten and St. Martin – One Island, Two Distinct Countries
One very popular port of call on an eastern Caribbean cruise itinerary is the culturally unique island of St. Maarten/Saint Martin. Half ...
American Queen Steamboat Builds Third Boutique Paddle Wheeler
Construction for new American Duchess begins soon. Memphis-based American Queen Steamboat Company announced they'll begin work for their new ...
MSC Cruises Celebrates Dual Milestones at French Shipyard
MSC Cruises announces the name of their next ship and floats out another. On Friday at the shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, MSC ...
Avalon Waterways Review
Avalon Waterways review and insider tips Since in 2004, Colorado-based Avalon Waterways cruises some of the world's most beautiful ...
Guide to New Holland America Specialty Dining Fees Increase
Prices for Holland America specialty dining are on the rise. While I’m a big fan of specialty dining restaurants aboard ships, there are ...
Celebrity Brings Back Shorter Cruises from Ft. Lauderdale
Guests asked and Celebrity listened. Short getaways return to Ft. Lauderdale Except for a one-time three- and a four-night sailing aboard the ...
When Fear Pervades Travel, What Do You Do?
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 ...