Leaving Pets Behind When Traveling

Let’s face it, leaving pets behind while away is an element of travel we would prefer to avoid.  Using a pet sitter helps but we still miss seeing them. Return home and it’s obvious: they missed us too.  In the past, leaving pets behind was just Read More …

Solid Viking Value, Quality Continue Evolution, Smartly

Another question asked as we sail comes from Polly & Tim from Denver who will be sailing with Viking Cruises later this year. Should I pre-tip on my Viking cruise like I do on any other cruise? If so, how Read More …

Home Screen Travel Apps To Never Leave Home Without

The other day I was tricked into resetting my iPhone, basically returning it to like-new status.  Those who know about such things say a good hard reset from time to time is a good thing, much like restarting a computer Read More …

Cruise Bored? Perhaps Something Different Is In Order

Developing local embarkation ports around North America, cruise lines have made it easier for cruise travelers to make it from home to the ship. Flying or driving from home to the embarkation port takes costs less and takes less time Read More …

Cruise Unexpected Enabled By Windstar Focus On Crew Family

We last left off with Star Legend just about to sail off into the sunset.  The Unexpected Windstar Family Day highlighted Windstar’s 180° From Ordinary thought to honor crew and their families.  We captured a lot of images that day. Read More …

James Beard Windstar Partnership: How To Change The Game

Windstar Cruises offers a unique fleet of small ships that visit Northern Europe, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.  Windstar’s seasonal offerings also include an interesting Costa Rica and Panama Canal itinerary that we will be sampling at the end of the month. I’ll get Read More …