SLOW TRAVEL
Month: July 2014
An Enchanting Florida Short Cruise Option
Royal Caribbean‘s Enchantment of the Seas is proving a good match for the Florida drive market with many passengers sailing the recently-refurbished ship multiple times. Replacing aging Monarch of the Seas, revitalized Enchantment of the Seas boasts a number of Read More …
Princess Fleet Expands, War Possible
Princess Cruises turned a page in maritime history with the introduction of Royal Princess, the first of a new class of ships that would energize the Princess fleet in exciting ways. Tweaked a bit when building sister-ship Regal Princess, the Read More …
Princess Chocolate Journeys A Trip To Heaven
Think ‘culinary’ and ‘Princess Cruises‘ and thoughts might turn to a fabulous Fettucini Alfredo, flexible Anytime Dining or fresh-baked room service pizza, among other unique offerings. Paying attention to cruise travelers as well as the results of a national poll, Read More …
Recommended Reading Not Just A Pre-Travel Time Killer
With just over two weeks until we sail with Viking River Cruises on an itinerary themed Portraits of Southern France, we’re getting excited. Working hard to prepare for the experience, we took Viking up on their recommended reading list, tapping Read More …
Norwegian Enhancing, Transforming Freestyle Cruising
Earlier this year, we talked about Norwegian Cruise Line’s version of ‘Update The Fleet’ that other lines have gone through in recent years. Called Norwegian NEXT, the $250 million program promised to further define what it means to “Cruise Like A Read More …
Behind The Scenes: Assembly Line Staterooms
When Royal Caribbean International‘s Quantum of the Seas debuts, cruise travelers will have a wide variety of cabins from which to choose. Still, we know that on most cruise ships, standard accommodations all share similar elements. A standard inside stateroom Read More …
Favorite Views From Recent Travels
It’s funny, the things we remember about the places we see while traveling. Thinking of one trip, we might recall a post card view of an iconic landmark. Reminiscing about another, it might be the great meal enjoyed with traveling companions. Reviving thoughts Read More …