Celebrity Cruises is ready for its biggest Caribbean season yet, with more options for travelers to enjoy the tranquil blue waters and sunshine of the idyllic island region. Nine of Celebrity’s award-winning resorts at sea, the most ever in the Caribbean for the brand, will sail the region on itineraries ranging from new three-night short getaways to 12-night dream vacations giving travelers … [Read more...]
Archives for 19/12/2023
Review: United Club London
During a lengthy layover at London Heathrow, we hopped through various lounges, with the United Club Lounge at Terminal 2B being our final stop. Located conveniently near our departure gate for a United flight to Denver, we spent a relaxing hour here absorbing the lounge’s atmosphere. United Club London – Access Nestled near the B gates of Heathrow’s Terminal 2, the United Club Lounge is located … [Read more...]
How to Maximize the CIBC Aventura Airline Rewards Chart
CIBC Aventura is the flagship travel rewards program by the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, and Aventura points can be earned through CIBC’s Aventura-branded credit cards. Aventura points can be redeemed for gift cards, purchases, hotels, car rentals, and more, but the most valuable redemptions can be found by using the Aventura Flight Rewards Chart to book flights. In this guide, we’ll go … [Read more...]
Carnival Jubilee Hosting Texas-Sized Tailgate Party and Live Interactive Pop Musical: Dear Future Husband
Aboard the first all-new ship to homeport in Galveston, Carnival Jubilee will host a Texas-sized celebration as one of many Texas twists enhancing Carnival’s award-winning entertainment on its newest ship that will welcome its first guests on Dec. 23. Lone Star Tailgate, a Texas-sized deck party, will take over the ship’s Lido during each cruise. Celebrating the spirit of all-things Texas, the … [Read more...]
12 Best Day Trips From Minneapolis, Minnesota (2023 Guide)
Make the most of your time in the Twin Cities with this guide to the most incredible day trips from Minneapolis! You won’t want to plan your visit without this! Minneapolis, the largest city in Minnesota, is a vibrant metropolis that is packed with unique things to see and to. The city is known for its modern skyline punctuated by architectural landmarks like the Guthrie Theater and the iconic … [Read more...]
Carnival’s Huge Texas Ship Will Feature New Party and Show
The new Carnival Jubilee has a great deal to celebrate as she begins sailing from Texas, and guests will celebrate in a truly larger-than-life way with a brand new, exclusive party that will take over the ship’s Lido Deck on each sailing, as well as a new interactive production show. The new Lone Star Tailgate is a Texas-themed event found only on the new ship, and further cements Carnival … [Read more...]
Revamped Ganges Cruising with Pandaw. An updated 14-night ‘All Ganges’ expedition between Kolkata and Varanasi
Since Pandaw began sailing on The Ganges many years ago, there has been much change both on the river and for Pandaw in India. “After years of experience, we now have a very good sense of how best to navigate this most holy of rivers whilst offering discerning travellers the best options to explore this vast country in comfort and style”, says Pandaw Cruises. From September 2024, we will … [Read more...]
Disney Cruise Line Will Return to Catalina Island
Disney Cruise Line marks a renewed commitment to one of Southern California’s most cherished destinations in its spring 2024 and 2025 voyages. Disney Is Returning to the Isle of Romance Announcing a return to Catalina Island, known as the “Isle of Romance,” Disney Cruise Line will bring back Disney Wonder to the only permanently inhabited island among California’s eight Channel … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Joins First-Ever Partnership in Texas
Just as Carnival Jubilee is slated to arrive in the Lone Star State for her much-anticipated debut, Carnival Cruise Line has partnered with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo as the Rodeo’s Official Cruise Line. This is the first-ever cruise line partnership in the event’s history and is a great addition to Carnival’s commitment to Texas. Carnival Cruise Line Joins Rodeo Partnership The … [Read more...]
7 reasons to ski Copper Mountain
Copper Mountain, 73 miles west of Denver, is a ski resort with many draws for a great ski vacation. In their 51 years of operation, they have continually improved the ski area and base yearly. Logical terrain Unlike other resorts where the terrain is not divided by ability, at Copper Mountain, the difficulty is directly tied to the part of the resort you are skiing. The center base village … [Read more...]
The guide to Royal Caribbean status match
If you have a top status with Royal Caribbean's Crown and Anchor Society, you might be eligible to status match with another cruise line.Unlike the airline industry, cruise lines don't offer a lot of status matching, but there are situations where it does exist, and it offers cruisers a way to instantly attain perks and benefits with another cruise line despite having never sailed with them in the … [Read more...]
Guest Satisfaction with Internet Stronger as Holland America Line Completes Installation of SpaceX’s Starlink on All Cruise Ships
Holland America Line has experienced a notable surge in guest satisfaction with internet service this year as the cruise line completes the installation of SpaceX’s Starlink high-speed internet on each of the 11 ships in its fleet. The final ship, Nieuw Amsterdam, was outfitted with the technology in mid-December during drydock. Starlink is the leader in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology … [Read more...]
Diamond Princess Begins Singapore Season
Diamond Princess kicked off her Singapore season this past week after arriving from Japan. Diamond Princess’ Singapore season features 10- to 14-day cruises in the region from December 2023 to March 2024. For December 2023, Diamond Princess will sail two 10-day cruises that visit Koh Samui & Laem Chabang (Bangkok) in Thailand as well as Phu My (Ho Chi Minh City) and Da Nang in Vietnam. … [Read more...]
High Guest Satisfaction as Cruise Line Completes Internet Installation
Guests traveling on Holland America Line are thrilled with the newly installed Starlink high-speed internet. The cruise line reports its guest satisfaction feedback has surged this year due to the speedy connection. The upgrade to Starlink’s network ensures a more reliable service in all weather conditions and locations and the cruise line has now completed its fleetwide … [Read more...]
CLIA Forum 2023: "Cruise must avoid bloodbath pricing war"
Speaking during the 2023 CLIA Forum in Windsor on Tuesday (19 December), Bouldin said cruise must continue closing the gap on land-based holidays after some of the biggest tour operators increased their ATOL licences, but not at the cost of discounting. "We do not want an aggressive market in travel in 2024," he told delegates. "But we must continue to close the gap on land-based holidays. Jet2, … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels in Favor of Full Ship Charter
Guests looking forward to their February 6, 2025 sailing aboard Norwegian Joy are now disappointed to learn that the sailing has been cancelled for a full ship charter. Norwegian Joy Cruise Cancelled Norwegian Cruise Line has reached out to booked guests and travel partners to notify them of the cancellation of Norwegian Joy‘s February 6, 2025 departure. “We are committed to providing … [Read more...]
Carnival’s Newest Cruise Ship Arriving in the U.S. for the First Time Tomorrow
Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, will arrive in the U.S. for the first time tomorrow when the vessel arrives in Galveston, Texas. It will be the first cruise ship to sail from Texas with a roller coaster. Carnival Jubilee is Carnival’s third and final Excel class ship. Carnival Cruise Line recently took delivery of the new ship, and after crossing the Atlantic and making a … [Read more...]
These 2 Beautiful European Countries Are Offering Unlimited Train Travel For Only $55
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Why This Iconic Cultural Destination Is Surging In Popularity Right Now
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These Are The 3 Most Popular U.S. States To Visit In 2024 According To New Report
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These Are The 5 Most Searched Destinations Of The Year According To Google
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These Are The Top 7 State Parks In The U.S. According To New Report
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These Are The 3 Most Popular Destinations To Visit In The Mexican Caribbean This Winter
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Bored of typical shore excursions? Try a day pass to a resort
If you're looking at your shore excursion choices and not finding anything that excites you, it might be time to try a day pass to a resort instead.In any port your cruise ship visits, you'll find lots of different tours. Bus tours, hiking, beach breaks, and historical sights are very common. So common, that after a couple of visits you may find yourself at a loss of what to do.I certainly … [Read more...]
Nassau: How to Make the Most of 8 Hours in Port on a Cruise
If you’re taking a cruise from anywhere to The Bahamas, there is a good chance that it will make a stop in Nassau. The capital of the country, Nassau has long been known as a destination for sun-seeking tourists, a historical hotspot, and a prominent player in many James Bond movies. Nassau is one of the busiest cruise ports in the world, with the ability to hand up to six ships a day. … [Read more...]
Top Themed Cruises for 2024
Even if you’ve never considered a cruise before, it might be hard to resist the idea of being in a confined space with your favorite celebrity, band or author. That is exactly the idea behind a themed cruise. Like-minded folks take over a cruise ship for an unforgettable gathering at sea. What is a themed cruise? From knitting to New Age music, there is a themed cruise for just about every … [Read more...]
Riviera Travel to give away £1million in gifts
In celebration of their 40th year, Riviera Travel is guaranteeing rewards on every booking made between December 20, 2023, and February 29, 2024.Gifts up for grabs include an eight-day “all expenses paid” river cruise for two with spending money, a worldwide tour for two, a European tour for two, and travel vouchers up to the value of £500.The line will offer more offer more than 390 cruises and … [Read more...]
Norwegian Dawn to return to Cape Town for 2025/26 roundtrip cruise season
Norwegian Cruise Line are growing evermore confident in the South African cruise market with Norwegian Dawn returning to the country for the 2025/26 season out of Cape Town. This will mark Norwegian Cruise Line’s fourth cruise season in South Africa, and Norwegian Dawn’s third. The ship will sail from Cape Town three times during the 2025/26 season. The first cruise will be a … [Read more...]
AIDAprima returning to Dubai for 2025/26 Arabian Gulf cruise season
AIDA Cruises has released its 2025/26 winter cruise itineraries with AIDAprima selected to return to the Middle East to sail a full season of roundtrip Dubai cruises in the Arabian Gulf. Ports of call on these week-long Dubai to Dubai itineraries will include Bahrain, Doha in Qatar, Muscat in Oman, and the ports of Abu Dhabi and Sir Bani Yas Island in the UAE. AIDA Cruises … [Read more...]
104 Cruise Ships Visiting Popular Caribbean Island Through December
The Dominican Republic is ending the year with a bang. The popular Caribbean destination will have welcomed a record number of tourists by the end of December 2023 and is celebrating the debut of five new cruise ships sailing to the country for the first time during this month. Five New Ships Arrive In The The Dominican Republic December 2023 has proven to be a busy travel month … [Read more...]