Facial Recognition Improves Travel Safety

US Customs and Border Protection has a biometric project that uses facial matching systems to improve traveler safety. Read More …

Seabourn Europe 2019 Cruise Ship Itineraries Detailed

Seabourn cruise ships will be exploring Europe next year with a menu of exciting travel options enabling cruise travelers to discover natural beauty, culture, art, architecture, history, and more. The Seabourn Europe 2019 season will feature a record four ultra luxury Read More …

Holland America Nieuw Statendam First Season Detailed

Due to enter service in December of this year, Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam is currently under construction in Italy. After an inaugural season in the Caribbean, the new Pinnacle class ship will cross the Atlantic and spend the summer Read More …

Family Cruise Travel Gear Favorites

Travel by ship can make for the best family vacations ever. The inclusive nature of family cruising locks down the price of options that are variable when traveling by land or air. Transportation from place to place, meals, lodging, and entertainment 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 …

Viking Star Dining For All

Currently sailing with Viking Ocean Cruises aboard first-ship Viking Star, we’re answering your questions and gathering information for in-depth discussion on a number of topics. One of those questions is of the utmost concern to some potential cruise travelers.  To Read More …

Carnival Triumph To Become Carnival Sunrise

Carnival Sunshine was the first ship in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet to bring all elements of the Funship 2.0 upgrade plan to sea. In the last five years, that program has been rolled out fleetwide. Originally launched as Carnival Read More …

Warm Weather Travel Gear: Another Fashionable Bag, This One Actually Cool

So, we’re about halfway through Wave Season, traditionally one of the most popular times of the year to buy a cruise.  This is also a popular time for the makers and promoters of travel gear to share their products for our consideration. Read More …

Repurposed For Travel: Kraken Pro Razer Headphones

Once on the cruise ship, we have a high degree of confidence in the ability of cruise lines to take good care of travelers.  But we have to get there first and that often means flying.  After trying a number of Read More …