Cruising with Service Animals
If you are considering a cruise with your service dog, don't hesistate. GO! You will enjoy every minute. You can bring your service animal into every area of a cruise ship that is available to the general public. They can be by your side every minute. You can enjoy meals, shows, particip... Read More »
Discount Cruises
Discount cruises are regular, fully featured cruises that are offered in special packages, discounted and bargain rates, by cruise lines attempting to book full passage. Look for upgrades to your cabins, travel vouchers, past passenger deals, and other cost savings offers.... Read More »
How much money should I bring on a cruise?
Asking how much money to bring on a cruise is a lot like asking how much to bring to the Mall. While there are plent of opportunities to purchase items in duty free shops, shipboard stores, and on shore excursions, the truth is an all inclusive cruise is one of the best choices for the budget con... Read More »
Insurance for the traveler
Do you need Travel Insurance? In today’s budget conscious economy, the first thing you need to know is, do you actually need to purchase additional insurance policies before embarking on a trip? With costs running in the tens of thousands of dollars should an unforseen accident happen while ... Read More »
Internet Access
The internet is an expected necessity of modern travel. At least 65% of cruise passengers utilize internet access for laptops, iphones, cell phones, and other tech gadgets, and the ship's staff is in need of communication with land based operations for credit card verification, ordering, and arrangi... Read More »
Last Minute Cruises
In today's economy, last minute cruises offer tremendous bargains. You'll find the deepest discounts just after the 60 day limit, prior to sailing, when customers can no longer cancel without a penalty. At that time the cruise lines know how many cabins remain to be booked, and offer serious discoun... Read More »
Passports and travel documentation for US citizens.
International trips require valid travel documents such as, but not limited to: passport, visa, re-entry permit, health certificate, inoculation record, a ticket for the return journey or continuance of your trip, or ANY combination of those listed. Cruise lines and travel agents try to keep ... Read More »
Seasickness
Seasickness is a form of motion sickness, characterized by sweating, a general feeling of unease, nausea, and vertigo. Motion sickness occurs when your body experiences physical sensations that are not in sync with what you see. You can become motion sick in a car, airplane, trains, or even w... Read More »
Shore excursions
Half the fun of a cruise is enjoying the wonderful activities offered when your ship pulls into port. While you are free to explore destinations on your own, cruise lines and private vendors offer a wide variety of excursions suitable for every level of physical ability and every budget. &nbs... Read More »
Traveling while pregnant.
A cruise ship vacation, with all the comforts of home, is the ideal travel choice for the healthy pregnant woman. Cruise lines each set their own policies regarding pregnant passengers, however as a general rule they allow travel up to the 24th week of pregnancy. When it comes to enforc... Read More »
Wheelchair and Disability Travel
Mobility Wheelchairs, rollers and scooters are an indispensable part of life for many disabled travelers. Fortunately, both cruise lines and tourist destinations are paying more attention to the needs of mobility restricted travelers. With a little more advanced planning, disabled travelers... Read More »
Your First Cruise
You have looked forward to your first cruise with much anticipation. You spent many hours looking through brochures about Alaskan cruises, Caribbean cruises, Mediterrenian cruises before you carefully chose your destination. You compared amenities, read reviews, and shopped for cruise bargains bef... Read More »