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Discover Mexico’s Lesser-Known Hideaway: 36 Beaches Await For A Great Winter Escape

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Beachside Cottages & Gleaming White Sand: This Florida Hidden Gem Is The Perfect Place To Unwind

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5 Reasons Why 2 Million Americans Will Visit This Mediterranean Paradise In 2025

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Tripadvisor Reveals The Top 5 European Destinations For 2025

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Cruise Ship Arrives in the U.S. For the First Time

Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne, arrived in the U.S. for the first time this past weekend after sailing across the Atlantic from Southampton. Queen Anne in New York Harbor with Cunard President Katie McAlister and Captain Inger Thorhauge Queen Anne is Cunard’s first new ship in 14 years. The vessel carries 3,000 passengers and has 15 dining venues. The visit to New York City is the first stop … [Read more...]

17 mistakes you can avoid making on cruise ship sea days

A sea day on a cruise ship is one of the best things about going on a cruise because of how many choices you have in spending your day, but I've seen far too many passengers mess it up with the wrong approach.Most cruises have at least one sea day where the ship makes its way to the next port, but spends the day out on the ocean.I used to hate sea days when I first started cruising because I … [Read more...]

Holland America Line announces limited time £25 deposit offer

Available until this Friday (January 24), the offer covers more than 500  sailings between summer 2025 and spring 2026.The wider ‘Start Your Journey Sale’ campaign runs until February 28, 2025. Passengers booking applicable voyages with the company’s ‘Have it All’ premium package will receive a free cabin upgrade in select categories, reduced fares, and lower rates for children aged 18 … [Read more...]

Nassau Cruise Port Welcomes New Commissioner of Police

On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, we were delighted to welcome the new Commissioner of Police for the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), Shanta E. Knowles, OM, and her executive team on an official tour of Nassau Cruise Port (NCP). Collin Cleare, Regional Director of Security and PFSO, and Edwin Fountain, Deputy PFSO, escorted the group alongside the ships in port and throughout the arrivals and … [Read more...]

Phoenix Reisen Launches 2026 River Programs

Phoenix Reisen has announced that it is taking bookings for its 2026 river cruises as of Jan. 17, 2025. A total of 111 departures have been announced, and the 2026 season starts with cruises on the Danube and Rhine. Seven-day cruises on the Danube sail roundtrip from Passau aboard the MS Amelia and MS Amina, while 16-day trips to the Danube Delta are offered aboard the MS Annika. MS Alisa will … [Read more...]

Puerto Plata’s muscle in cruise ships: it captures more than 80% of arrivals in the Dominican Republic

The Ámber Cove and Taíno Bay terminals, which operate in the tourist destination of Puerto Plata, received 82.6% of the 2 million, 656,305 cruise passengers who arrived in the country last year. According to statistics provided by the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur), 994,609 passengers arrived at the Taino Bay port in 2024, 34.8% more than in the previous year, when 203 operations were registered at … [Read more...]

Big cats and where to stay in style to see them

Big cats are big business and often the main reason for people to travel on safari or wildlife trips around the world. There are seven big cats and these typically refer to the largest members of the Felidae family, capable of roaring due to a specialized larynx and hyoid apparatus. These big cats are: Lion – Known as the “king of the jungle,” lions are social cats, often living in … [Read more...]

Norwegian Now Offering Late Check-Out at 1:00 PM on Last Day of Cruise

Norwegian Cruise Line just announced a late check-out program, so cruise passengers can enjoy a little more time on the ship and miss the bustle of disembarkation day. Let’s dive into this program’s details and see what ships and itineraries can take advantage of it. Photo credit: Cruise Fever Whether it’s boarding a cruise ship or disembarking, there’s usually a rush for cruise passengers to … [Read more...]

14 Cruise Etiquette Rules You Need to Know About

Yes, we all like to let our hair down when we go on a cruise. It’s a time to relax. However, that doesn’t mean that, when you leave port, you also leave all your manners behind. Take it from someone who’s been on their fair share of cruises over the years — if you’re a rude cruiser, you’re not going to make any friends with your fellow passengers. Here are the 14 etiquette rules I believe you … [Read more...]

Review: TRIBE Manchester Airport, Manchester, UK

Let’s be honest – airport hotels don’t usually conjure up much excitement. They’re invariably functional, forgettable places where lonely businessmen sup on overpriced whiskies ahead of an early morning flight. But every now and then, an airport hotel comes along that dares to mix things up a little. And at Manchester Airport, there’s a new addition that’s re-writing the script. Read on to learn … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean News Round-up January 19, 2025

Hope you had a great week and are staying safe out there. Hopefully you had a chance to keep up with what's new with Royal Caribbean this week. But if not, here's a roundup of this week's news.We will have to wait a few more weeks for the next round of cruise sailings.Royal Caribbean delayed its spring release of 2026-2027 deployments.It's not unheard of for deployments to be delayed, as they are … [Read more...]

Cheap Stays & Rich Culture: These 4 Asian Metropolises Are Perfect For Sunny Winter Getaways

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Bimini Cruise Port Guide: Pier, What’s Nearby and Getting Around

Bimini, located just 50 nautical miles east of Miami, is a top cruise destination in the Bahamas. The Resorts World Bimini Cruise Port is the second most popular cruise port in the Bahamas, and it serves as the gateway to North and South Bimini. Learn how it offers access to everything these islands have to offer. In This Article: Bimini Cruise Port Location and Address The Bimini … [Read more...]

Rustic Lodges & New Resorts: Adventure Meets Luxury In Montana’s Gorgeous Mountain Town

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U.S. State Department Issues New Travel Advisory For Popular Latin American Destination  

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Carnival Cruise Line to Continue Popular Service in Seattle

Guests who enjoy a spectacular Alaskan cruise with Carnival Cruise Line in 2025 can also enjoy the popular Port Valet service for luggage handling after their sailing, making debarkation and homeward travel even easier. The service will be available from the beginning of Carnival’s Alaska season but is only available for the two Carnival ships sailing from Seattle, Washington. Carnival Spirit … [Read more...]

Icebreaker journey along St. Lawrence River sparks hopes for winter cruise industry

An icebreaker cruise ship set sail on Friday for a frosty journey that will bring passengers along the St. Lawrence River, a new route that tourism officials hope will usher in a new era of winter cruises in the province. Ponant, the French company that owns the vessel, says it will be the first international passenger cruise ship to venture onto the St. Lawrence River during the winter. With a … [Read more...]

Fifth Juneau cruise ship dock proposal up for discussion at public meetings next week

Juneau residents will have a chance to learn more about Huna Totem Corps’ proposal to build a fifth cruise ship dock in downtown Juneau. The corporation and city will hold two joint meetings at City Hall next week where residents can weigh in. The growth and management of cruise ship tourism is an increasingly divisive topic in town. Juneau City Manager Katie Koester said public input is … [Read more...]

Fourth Holland America cruise norovirus outbreak since early December sickens 60

A norovirus outbreak on a Holland America Line ship sickened 60 people. Among 1,369 guests on its Volendam ship, 53 reported being ill during its current voyage along with seven crew members, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Their main symptoms were diarrhea and vomiting. The ship departed on a cruise from Miami on Jan. 4 with scheduled stops in the Dominican Republic, … [Read more...]

Cruises to Taiwan attract greater proportion of foreign travelers. Taiwan cruises most popular with Japanese travelers

The proportion of foreign cruise travelers landing in Taiwan in 2024 reached 35%, more than before the COVID-19 pandemic, reports said Friday. Of the 900,000 cruise visitors recorded during the year, 316,000 came from overseas, according to Taiwan International Ports Corporation. During 2019, the last full year before the pandemic, the country welcomed 1.05 million cruise travelers, with 31.6% … [Read more...]

Vendée: A little-known paradise on the French Atlantic coast

The coastline of France’s Vendée, known as the “Côte de Lumière”, stretches some 250 km and includes 140 km of sparkling sandy beaches. South of Nantes, north of Bourdeaux, Vendée boasts every imaginable landscape: hills and dunes, forests and meadows, rivers, marshes, vineyards, and canals. And, of course, that endless expanse of pristine beaches!  From town to country, chateau to bed … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line Updates Visa Information for Some of Their Cruises

Carnival Cruise Line has updated the visa information on their website regarding cruises to/from the United Kingdom and Europe. Carnival Cruise Line has updated the information on their website that now states that visas are required, or will soon be required for cruises leaving from the UK, Barcelona and Civitavecchia (Rome). Cruises to/from the UK All Carnival cruisers who are taking a … [Read more...]

Regent Seven Seas Announces Themed Cruises For 2025 & 2026

Sarah Bretz, ContributorSarah has been writing about the cruise industry since 2015, and in that time has taken a dozen cruises and counting. Her favorite onboard activities include trying the casual dining options, spending time in the spa’s thermal suite, and attending the love & marriage show. You can keep up with her on Instagram at @IAmSarahJaneB.See all author posts Appeared first on: … [Read more...]

The Unofficial Guide to the Disney Cruise Line 2025

As we sail through wave season, The Unofficial Guide to the Disney Cruise Line for 2025 is here with all the latest info to help you plan your upcoming Disney Cruise vacation. The 2025 edition has a new captain at the helm, led by Tammy Whiting, along with seasoned co-authors Erin Foster and Len Testa. <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1024" … [Read more...]