Tag: #instatravel
Before The Cruise Options: Airbnb vs Hotels
The latest analysis by Upgraded Points compares the average nightly costs of Airbnbs and hotels across 100 of America’s largest cities. “Hotels have long been the go-to choice for travelers seeking comfort and convenience, but Airbnb has grown in popularity as an Read More …
New And Improved: Summer Travel Packing Tips
Packing for vacation can be intimidating whether you’re going away for the weekend or on an extended trip. Read More …
Holland America McKinley Chalet Debuts New Menus, Earns Seafood Certification
Guests on Holland America Line’s Alaska Cruisetours will have a new culinary experience at McKinley Chalet Resort near Denali National Park. The resort’s two restaurants have revamped their menus, emphasizing fresh, locally sourced sustainable seafood. This focus on sustainability is Read More …
Windstar Reveals More: New Ship, Star Seeker
Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises revealed today it’s planning to send its newest ship, Star Seeker, cruising to Alaska and Japan when it joins the fleet in 2026. Windstar last sailed in Alaska and Japan in 2023 before it redeployed Star Breeze to be Read More …
Holland America Invites Fans To Name A Moose
Holland America Line is inviting fans to name an orphan rescue moose calf, in partnership with Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC). The cruise line gives guests the opportunity to view Alaska wildlife responsibly from its ships and on shore excursions and Cruisetours, and now Read More …
Sailing Viking: We’ve Been Modified
NOTE: This post was originally published in 2015 but the information is timely as the topic of “itinerary modifications” gets socially heated. It’s easy to look at travel plans like decisions. Once made, we live with them. Items on a Read More …
New Royal Caribbean Utopia of the Seas Videos
I’m excited to share the two newest Utopia of the Seas videos that are now live! First, check out “Behind the Scenes on Utopia of the Seas: Installing the Ultimate Abyss”. Royal Caribbean’s new Utopia of the Seas, the ultimate short getaway, introduces the Read More …
Cunard Reveals 2025 Event Voyages Program
Cunard’s 2025 Event Voyages on Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, and Queen Victoria will offer passengers a unique opportunity to engage with experts from various fields, including arts, gastronomy, wine, and entertainment. The voyages will feature a variety of performances, Read More …
Lindblad To Expand Galapagos Fleet With Celebrity Ships
Lindblad Expeditions has acquired Celebrity Xpedition and Celebrity Xploration from Celebrity Cruises, strengthening its position as the largest expedition cruise line. These two Galápagos expedition vessels will be refurbished and renamed before joining the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic fleet next year. Read More …