Travel has started heading in many directions, including the number of solo travelers. Among these is a new trend for female solo travelers aged 55 and up. However, traveling solo can have its problems, especially on a cruise as many are charged extra for a cabin with “single supplement” charges. Admittedly, some cruise lines now offer deals for solo cruisers, but it...
Royal Caribbean has just unveiled its cruise lineup for 2025-26 and bookings are already open for members of the cruise line’s loyalty program, the Crown & Anchor Society. Meanwhile, bookings for the general public also opened on February 15, 2024. Read on to find out what Royal Caribbean has lined up for cruisers in the coming two years. Royal Caribbean cruises...
A new, delicious treat is coming from Paul Gauguin Cruises as they launch a new culinary cruise on board the Paul Gauguin. The culinary cruise on the 330-guest ship will set sail from Papeete, Tahiti, on December 11. Meanwhile, the cruise will take its guests to stunning destinations on the Society Islands and Tuamotus. Along the way, they will visit Huahine, Bora...
In an itinerary dubbed “Tahitian Treasures & Magnificent Marquesas,” Windstar Cruises is set to take their guests somewhere new. After launching the 312-guest Star Breeze in French Polynesia, Windstar Cruises wants to sail their guests to remote and remarkable destinations, like the Marquesas Islands. Windstar Cruises offers new itineraries including the...
Margaritaville at Sea has announced an upgrade to its “Heroes Sail Free” program. The program was launched to benefit military service members and first responders. As we know, those people deserve the best for their efforts in saving Americans. With the new upgrade, the cruise line is enhancing the perk and discount program. Margaritaville at Sea renames ‘Heroes...
Many romantic people wish that Valentine’s Day could be a public holiday, but of course, it is just another working day. You might have kids around the house and no time to be truly romantic together. However, why not take even a brief break from your regular lives to experience a romantic vacation somewhere truly special? The following are five suggestions for a...
Sailing with Lindblad Expeditions–National Geographic offers more than just a Mediterranean cruise. To celebrate National Geographic Orion’s return to Europe, they offer four new Mediterranean cruises to visit ports in Albania, Croatia, Greece, Montenegro and Turkey. Meanwhile, the 19 new and exciting cruises will visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites, nature preserves...
Cruising fans who also love the Formula 1 Grand Prix have a special treat in store in 2024. It turns out they can experience a luxurious cruise with Atlas Ocean Voyages, heading along the coast of France and Italy, which is great in itself. However, cruises on this new itinerary will end up sitting in a front-row seat at the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. Read...
Among the rules about what you are allowed to bring with you on a cruise ship, one is a no-brainer. With the exception of service animals, live animals and pets are on the not-to-bring list for Royal Caribbean and other cruise lines. However, that didn’t stop one passenger from sneaking his or her pet cat onboard the Ovation of the Seas. The animal had to be...
Exciting news from Azamara, as the cruise line announces its return to New England for the first time in a decade. Moreover, its cruise ships will also explore new destinations in Canada, Greenland and Iceland. The company yesterday announced its exciting 2025 fall schedule including both old and new destinations. Azamara returns to New England Based in Miami...