One cruise destination that escapes the recognition of many travelers is undoubtedly the Galapagos. Situated some 500 miles off the western coast of Ecuador, the islands first appeared on maps toward the end of the 16th century. By 1793, the Galapagos Islands could be used as … [Read more...]
Five Perks of Off-Season River Cruises
If you haven’t already noticed, the weather outside for most of us is starting to change. The summer season is definitely over, and fall is upon us. But that doesn’t mean you can’t take a river cruise. In fact, there are a number of great reasons you should consider river … [Read more...]
Cruising to Cuba: Which Lines Can Sail There Right Now?
Editor's note: This blog post was updated as of December 12, 2016, to reflect the ongoing influx of cruise ships carrying U.S. passengers to Cuba. Cuba has the potential to change the face of Caribbean cruises as we know them. With renewed diplomatic relations between the … [Read more...]
Questions To Ask Before Booking A River Cruise
Although I’ve been cruising for nearly 20 years now, I didn’t take my first river cruise until late 2011. Already well-versed in how to book an ocean cruise, I didn’t think twice about booking a river cruise – until I saw how different it was. Brochures were laid out differently … [Read more...]
Previewing The 2017 Alaska Cruise Season
It’s hard to believe, but this year’s Alaska cruise season will be drawing to a close in just a few short months. Odd as it may sound, this is actually the best time to start looking forward to the 2017 Alaska cruise season, for the simple reason that the itineraries are in … [Read more...]