Ten Unordinary Things Learned On My Windstar Cruise

Along the way on a 7-day Panama Canal & Costa Rica sailing with Windstar Cruises, we learned a great many things.  The first time sailing with the luxury line, first time through the Panama Canal and first time on a Read More …

Norwegian Freestyle Cruising Opens Itineraries Through 2022

It’s been over a half-century that Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising.  Norwegian was the first to offer guests the freedom and flexibility commonly found on most cruise lines today with Norwegian Freestyle Cruising. No set Read More …

Unique Carnival Horizon Features

Carnival Vista was a big hit with cruise travelers last year, introducing the first IMAX Theater, a top deck SkyRide and other interesting attractions.  Now as we count down the days until we see Carnival Horizon in Barcelona, one of Read More …

One From Each Place: Windstar Philippines & Borneo

Reflecting on travel after the fact is something we might not pay enough attention to.  We get back from our fabulous cruise vacation, somehow make the transition back to real life and move along, giving each trip a thumbs up Read More …

Windstar Philippines & Borneo: Our Entire Journey

The 2018 Windstar President’s Cruise has come to a close as 14 days of live coverage from aboard Windstar Cruises 212-passenger Star Legend end in Hong Kong.  As I write this, thousands of photos are racing up into the cloud Read More …

Safe Bet: Carnival Players Club Features, Now Enhanced

Carnival Cruise Line has some new features on its Carnival Players Club casino program. Aimed to give members even more access to unique offers and experiences, the program includes a new Dealer’s Choice offer with exclusive cruise savings opportunities.  Also enhanced: Carnival Read More …

Tiny Star Legend Largest Ship To Transit Locks

This week, Windstar Cruises tiny Star Legend became the largest cruise ship ever to transit the Ballard Locks and sail onto Lake Union in Seattle, Washington. Star Legend’s inaugural visit to was especially significant because Seattle is the home of Windstar Cruises.  Onboard, Windstar Read More …

Windstar Destination Domination Plan Detailed

Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has doubled its number of Concierge Collection shore excursions in 2018. Part of an ongoing quest to go beyond simply delivering Windstar travelers to interesting places. They do that too.  No, this is the Windstar destination Read More …

Starfleet Command Moves To Miami, Includes Carnival Ships Too

Carnival Cruise Line has a new Fleet Operations Center (FOC) in Miami.  The largest and most advanced in the cruise industry, we’re pretty sure they can handle a whole lot of Fun aboard the 26 Carnival ships. The 35,000-square-foot facility Read More …