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Viking Midnight Sun In Photos
The people associated with Viking Cruises get a lot of things right. The bullet point list of features included in the price of is impressive, intuitive and represents good value. On the rivers and oceans of the world, the well-traveled have 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 …
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 …
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 …
Sailing Star Clippers Takes A Bit Of Work
Enjoying a unique sailing adventure on the tall masted ships of Star Clippers takes a bit of work. Small ships with sails bob up and down in the ocean like you feared that first big ship might, with gusto. Without Read More …
Big Ship Travel Security Takes Quantum Leap Forward
A little talked about but rather significant benefit of sailing on cruise ships that hold as many passengers as a small town is security, on a number of fronts. Guests punch on and off ships with coded identification cards that Read More …
A&K Takes On Vikings, Luxury Ensues
In 2013, we showcased luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent‘s first foray into the Arctic, noting that the Africa safari specialist had added destinations ranging from Antarctica to Asia, North America, India,Europe and more. It was a popular move by Read More …
Princess Dining Takes (Exciting) Next Step
Cruise lines know how important the dining element of the overall experience is to travelers. After all, that dining is included is a major factor considered when choosing a cruise vacation over land options where it is not. Still, just having Read More …
Ketchikan Takes Back Seat To Sip Sail Savor Events, Briefly
One of the best parts of a themed cruise vacation is the extra layer of content both on and off the ship. In addition to a normal hotel operation that caters daily to the needs of passengers, extra events are Read More …