Freighter Travel – A Travel Experience with a Difference
Freighter travel is traditionally for folks who want to cross the ocean to get to another continent or country but who do not want to fly. However, it’s evolved into an alternative to cruising and it just may be your next vacation choice.
What Is Freighter Travel?
Freighter travel is essentially the ability to book a [...]
Cruise Ship Etiquette
Cruising is a fun and fantastic time. However, it’s not a time to forget your manners. Here are seven cruise ship do’s and don’ts.
1. Do tip the staff. You’ll want to tip not only your wait staff but also your hard-working steward. A steward’s tip is generally $3-$4 per day you’re on board. Wait [...]
European Barge Tours
When we think of barges, we hardly think of luxury and culture. However, on a European Barge tour, luxury and culture is exactly what you get. And you receive a number of options; in fact, you can charter a barge and create your own vacation.
European Barge Tour Options
On a European barge tour you can choose [...]
Small Boat Adventurous Alaskan Cruise
Alaskan cruises are for many the ultimate vacation. There’s no place on earth like Alaska and a cruise gives you the unique opportunity to explore the amazing coastline up close and personal. Imagine touching a glacier or exploring ice caves. Small boat cruises off you the ability to amplify your adventure by offering a whole [...]
How to Pack for a Cruise
Your cruise leaves in a couple days and a million thoughts are running through your head. If you’ve never been on a cruise, you’re probably wondering what it’s going to be like. Will you get sick? What will your room be like? Will the weather co-operate? Will you like the people on board? Will there [...]
Cruising on the Amazon River and Rio Negro
Cruising the Amazon is one of the most exciting and exotic cruises you can take. The Amazon River provides scenery like nowhere else on earth. Here’s what you can expect from a cruise on the Amazon or Rio Negro.
The Amazon is the largest river in the world by volume, and much of it flows through [...]
What to Pack for a Luxury Cruise
Going on a luxury cruise and not sure what to pack? Well, first things first – congratulations, you’re going to have a wonderful time! Luxury cruises are the ultimate in relaxation. You can set aside your worries, your responsibilities and just enjoy yourself. Now, about what you’re going to pack.
Clothing
Most luxury cruises have several [...]
Sunny Caribbean Escape
Looking for a sunny winter escape? What about a visit to the Caribbean? The Caribbean, which is comprised of more than 25 islands, is a favorite of people around the world. Known for sunny skies, sandy beaches and an abundance of vacation options, anyone can find something to enjoy in the Caribbean. Here are five [...]
Escape Winter with a South Pacific Cruise
Looking to get away this winter and not sure where to go? Why not take a cruise to the exotic locales in the South Pacific? With ports of call like Tahiti, Fiji and Bora Bora, who can resist? Here are some helpful tips and ideas for escaping the winter with a South Pacific cruise.
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