“It’s not really the middle of nowhere.” That’s what I find myself saying whenever someone declares, “I’d never go on a transatlantic ...
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On the Narrow Road to Mount St. Helens
Forty-one years ago on May 18, 1980 at 8:32 a.m., Mount St. Helens erupted. The enormous first eruption wasn't from the volcano's top, as you'd ...
Port Canaveral Cruise Information, Hotels and Driving Directions
Port Canaveral cruise port, located in Cape Canaveral, still has a small town feel despite its growing size. And it's been my home turf since ...
Best Cruise Excursions to Do in Tortola on a Day in Port
Included on many eastern Caribbean cruises, Tortola offers plenty of cruise port excursions to choose. From beautiful beaches and mountain drives ...
Best Tips for Planning a Post-Pandemic Girls’ Getaway Trip
The post-coronavirus world is a very different reality from the one we experienced pre-2020. After more than a year of lockdowns, travel ...
11 Simple Tips to Find the Best Cruise Deals
With 30 million passengers expected to have cruised by the end of 2019, I sometimes wonder if all these cruisers believe they truly found the ...
Victory Cruise Lines Will Send New Ocean Victory to Cruise Alaska
In case you missed it, Victory Cruise Lines - a small ship cruise line - was recently purchased by American Queen Steamboat Company. Now, Victory ...
Updated: Carnival CHEERS! Drink Package and Price List Details
Almost every cruise line has a cute name for their alcoholic drink package. Aboard Carnival, it's called Carnival CHEERS! Here's everything ...
Best Things to Do in Monte Carlo, Monaco
Cruise ships of all sizes include a visit to the tiny territory of Monaco, and its famous city, Monte Carlo. Here's what I think are the best ...