Princess Extends Guarantee, Gives 120% OBC If Lower Price Found

After a successful launch earlier this summer, Princess Cruises is extending its “Better than Best Price Guarantee” offer through December 15, 2024, so guests can continue to book their ultimate 2025 or 2026 cruise vacation with the added confidence they are Read More …

Beyond Cruising: Costa Rica Hotel Unveils New Design

Carbon-neutral Hotel Belmar in Costa Rica has unveiled its thoughtful room renovations completed this summer. The redesigned rooms harmonize the property’s focus on its unique natural setting while providing guests with the modern comforts they desire. Local designers with Costa Rica’s NAAS Interior 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 …

Ama Delivers Portugal To Spanish Travelers

As the cruise market for Spanish-speaking travelers continues to grow, AmaWaterways adds more opportunities to meet the demand for these popular sailings. AmaWaterways, known for its Latin Touch cruises dedicated to Spanish-speaking travelers, is adding the popular Enticing Douro itinerary to its Latin Touch Read More …

Groundbreaking Pet Facilities Take Shape for Storylines’ Private Residential Ship

Dr. John Giannone, Storylines’ future onboard veterinarian, and his partner Dr. Jane Frederick recently visited Brodosplit Shipyard in Split, Croatia, to collaborate on the design of the pet spaces onboard the ship MV Narrative, the only vessel in the world to Read More …

Oceania Cruises to Debut 1,250-Guest Riviera in Alaska in 2025

Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is offering more than a dozen immersive explorations of Alaska in 2025, taking travelers beyond typical tourist sights to discover the unique perspectives, local culture, soaring glaciers, and pristine wilderness Read More …

Costa Summer Deal Brings Balcony Discount

Costa Cruises is offering a special “Always Summer” deal for select winter 2024 through spring 2025 cruises to the Mediterranean and United Arab Emirates. Guests can enjoy a balcony cabin for the price of an ocean view cabin when booking Read More …

Wild Airline Passengers Rack Up Record Fines

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued over $20 million in fines to unruly passengers since the pandemic began in 2020. This represents a significant increase from pre-pandemic levels, when fines were less than $400,000 in 2019. The highest annual Read More …

Experience True Sailing in the Caribbean Onboard Star Flyer

The Caribbean is one of most visited cruise destinations in the world, and for good reasons: the pristine beaches, diverse culture, and proximity to the US make these islands a year-round vacation spot. But booking a Caribbean cruise doesn’t have Read More …