Plan to stay in Italy at least four or five days before or after your cruise vacation to give yourself time to visit the cultural capital Milan and to experience one of the prettiest places in the world, Lake Como. Milan and Lake Como are two destinations that should be … Read article
Celebrity Cruises has long been one of our go-to mainstream cruise lines when looking for our next cruise vacation. While we also have been lucky enough to cruise with Royal Caribbean, MSC, NCL, Azamara, Princess Cruises, and Oceania Cruises, Celebrity has become the standard to compare other cruises. We love … Read article
What we consider luxury, ultra-luxury, or an elevated cruise experience is very different from customer to customer. Most important is that the expectation of your cruise matches your real-life experience both onboard and onshore. However, we believe some areas can make or break a great cruise vacation. We call them … Read article
Amalfi coast favorites that hit your holiday hotspot Jaw-droppingly beautiful, the area south of Naples, the Amalfi Coast, La Dolce Vita, a slice of paradise, and a destination worthy of a thousand more cliches, is worthy of a trip to Italy. And soon. The best shore excursions to the Amalfi … Read article
In a country with an abundance of historical and cultural attractions and picturesque landscapes, booking a Mediterranean cruise from or to an Italian port is an excellent opportunity to extend your vacation and explore other bucket list destinations in Italy. A cruise combined with train travel is the best way … Read article
Everyone loves to indulge, and why shouldn’t we on our vacation? If there is ever a good time to throw caution into the wind, it’s on a well-earned holiday. However, for many, a cruise vacation is taken as an opportunity not only to relax and unwind but to get into … Read article
Adventure cruise travel has become increasingly popular in recent years as more and more travelers seek unique and thrilling wilderness vacations. Cruise lines are building ships designed solely to visit remote and wild destinations, making cruising an ideal way to reach those far-away regions of our world. Sometimes to places … Read article
How do you know you get the best price when you book your cruise? Cruise fare tracking allows you to monitor the price of cruises over time and, therefore, will enable you to book at the best price. Everyone wants a great deal when booking a holiday. Regardless of how … Read article
So you’re off to the Mediterranean for a dream cruise in the summer. Perhaps by now, you have read how changeable the weather can be depending if you are traveling in the spring, summer, or fall. Whether you are a seasoned cruiser or a first-time cruise guest, we recommend you … Read article
Of all the hundreds of questions we have seen throughout the year, these are the most common that cruise guests are curious about when planning and booking a cruise vacation. So we thought we would gather them all together in one place so they can help you with your next … Read article
If you could choose just one weekend cruise, it may have to be this one. For one weekend only in May of both 2023 and 2024, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has announced a weekend cruise to Paris from the port of Southampton, U.K. Or, more precisely, to Le Havre, in … Read article
Situated in the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta is an enticing, sun-drenched island that hosts cruise ships year-round. If you are lucky enough to have the island on your next cruise itinerary, with shore excursions from port Valletta, you’ll discover that Malta is in a class of its own. Known … Read article