Holland America Line’s 2026 Grand World Voyage Refreshed to Include Further Exploration of Asia, Central America

Adjusted route avoids Red Sea; added ports in eight countries and Panama Canal transit highlight changes to now 133-day voyage. Holland America Line, long known as a leader in destination-rich longer cruises, announced today updates to its 2026 Grand World Read More …

My Viking Journey: Itinerary Disrupted, And We’re OK With That

NOTE: This post was originally published in 2013 but the information is timely as the topic of “itinerary modifications” gets heated. One of the best parts of any cruise experience is knowing that we travel from place to place in Read More …

Beyond Cruising: Solo Camping Continues Growth

The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has found that solo camping continues to trend upward. In 2023, 29.8% of campers camped alone at least one night according to The Dyrt’s 2024 Camping Report presented by The All-New 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 …

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 …

Beyond Cruising: Travel Solo At Luxury Hotels

Solo travel is booming in 2024, with 59% of travelers expressing interest in venturing alone, according to Booking.com. This trend, dubbed “The Year of the Solo Traveler” by Forbes, emphasizes the desire for experiences that rejuvenate mind, body, and spirit. Read More …