There is nothing quite like being on board a new cruise ship. Sail on Icon of the Seas from the port of Miami to the most popular destinations in the Caribbean. And if you haven’t booked yet, it’s time now. While cabins are selling fast for next year, 2026 is … Read article
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 – on every traveler’s bucket list. … 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
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 Coast happen when your cruise ship drops anchor … Read article
In a country with abundant 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 to see … 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, enabling you to book at the best price. Everyone wants a great deal when booking a holiday. Regardless of how much your vacation … Read article
Are you looking forward to a Mediterranean cruise in the summer and wondering what to pack? Perhaps by now, you have read how changeable the European weather can be regardless of the season you cruise. Here is our guide to the ultimate Mediterranean cruise packing list, including essentials for onboard … 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 in May and one in June 2026, 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 Normandy … Read article