3 Onboard Spa Treatments to Try on Your Next Cruise
Aboard cruise ships, spa treatments are anything but ordinary. Dim lights, soothing sounds and pleasant smells are all expected in a spa experience. However, laying comfortably on a zero-gravity massage table, thermal suites inspired by Turkish and Roman baths, or a mindful living program, all overl
Trick or Treat … or Travel
The Monthly Mantra Halloween, Ahoy! … Halloween, Ahoy! … Halloween, Ahoy! I just finished the final Twix in the massive bag of assorted Halloween candy I bought — obviously, a bit too early — for my trick-or-treaters. I finished the Twizzlers yesterday, so if the kids don’t like Th
Yes, You Can Still Enjoy A Cruise While Dieting
Embracing healthier diet and exercise lifestyle choices requires long-term commitment to see results. If you eat junk food every time you attend a party or go on a vacation, it will be incredibly difficult to reach and maintain a healthy weight. You need to find healthy eating practices that you can
Cruise Deal of the Week – October 26, 2018
October may be the scariest month, but there’s nothing to fear when you book a cruise at a great deal from our cruise-loving friends over at Royal Caribbean. Their Daring Deals Sale is running now and you’ll love the savings! Twist and turn down ten stories of thrills on the tallest slid
5 Spooky Places to Visit in New Orleans
Black cats and voodoo magic. New Orleans is the hot spot for the supernatural. The mix of Spanish, French, and Creole influences all adds a mysterious flavor to this city. Is there a better way to celebrate Halloween than a trip to the most haunted places in the Big Easy? Here are the 5 spookiest [&
TRAVEL TIPS: Choose a Historical Detour and Meet Jamaica’s ‘White Witch’
While on a Caribbean cruise, you’re likely to see an endless number of beaches. But what if you find yourself getting tired of being a beach bum? While Jamaica is known for its beautiful beaches and scenic landscape, it is also packed with history. Jamaica was once a British colony, and slaves wor
The Ultimate Self-Guided Tour: Boston
Fall is here – the weather is just right, pumpkin spice is in the air, and people are planning their holiday travels. While making a list of must visit places for Fall foliage, Boston should be on the top. Worth a visit any time of the year (except, maybe, winter), Boston is very easy to […
Hurricane Willa Threatens Mexican Cruise Port
For most days out of the year, the Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful and lively cruise port full of happy passengers and endless sunshine. However, a major storm is barreling it’s way towards the Mexican Riviera as Mother Nature continues to keep the door open on hurricane season. Hurricane Willa, a
4 Reasons Why Grand Turk Will Be Your Favorite Caribbean Cruise Port
Could it be that an island less than seven miles long could be your favorite stop in the Caribbean? This little strip of land known as Grand Turk is a quiet port filled with the perfect mix of relaxation, shopping, swimming, and most importantly, awesome pictures of the ship that you can send back t
10 Tips to Keep Your Weight in Check While on Vacation
Many people come back from a cruise vacation packing a couple of extra pounds. Those mouthwatering, all-you-can-eat buffets are often the culprit. However, cruising provides many opportunities to help maintain your weight goals! Yes, overindulging can quickly derail you from your goal. However, you
Cruise Deal of the Week – October 19, 2018
You know if it’s coming from Emerald Waterways, it’s a suite deal! The famous river cruise experts have a deal running through Halloween if you’re looking to save big on European river cruises. RELATED: Twiggy to be Godmother of Emerald Waterways River Ships Now through October 31
Would You Get a Tattoo at Sea?
As one of the most anticipated ship launches in recent memory inches closer to fruition, Virgin Voyages is giving future passengers previews of what to expect from the brand’s new ultra-luxury vessel. The most recent announcement made ripples well past the cruise community and into the world of ta
4 New Ultra-Luxury Ships Ordered by MSC Cruises
The ultra-luxury cruise market has a new player thanks to a renewed partnership between MSC Cruises and famed Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The duo announced the signing of a memorandum of agreement for a slew of new high-end cruise ships with a cost totaling well over two billion dollars. Four N
Can Traveling Improve Your Health?
AARP, the most trusted name in retirement, released the results of a new survey they conducted which found that those who travel reported better emotional and physical health and improved relationships and productivity at work. Additionally, overall well-being is one of the biggest advantages of tra
Cruise Etiquette: First Impressions Matter
Cruising can’t be a more rewarding way to escape the raw winter weather. Everyone has gone on a cruise at some time. Whether cruising from the New York area, Galveston, TX, or Florida, it is the most momentous traveling experience anyone could have. While cruising, so many great opportunities awai
$2 Billion in Fleet Enhancements for Carnival
You know them by their slogan as the World’s Most Popular Cruise Line, but after a proposed $2 billion in fleet enhancements they’ll be known as one of the most contemporary cruise lines. Carnival Cruise Line announced that as part of their fleet enhancement, Carnival Victory will enter dry dock
The Ghosts of Bermuda
The Bermuda Triangle is a much-loved theme of science fiction tales and TV specials about unexplained phenomena. Planes that disappear off the radar never to be seen again, ships that blink out of existence and then reappear without their crew, lost submarines, and every sort of ghost ship have all
Apple Co-Founder Headlines Seabourn Conversations Program
Luxury cruising is more than just the ports you visit and the meals you enjoy, it’s a coupling of a all the little things a cruise line does well. For Seabourn, luxury cruising means providing quality enrichment programs so guests expand their minds along with their horizons. The cruise line recen
5 Things to Consider Before Boarding Your Cruise
You arrive at the cruise terminal, required documents in hand. You’ve already sweat the small stuff and are about to embark on a magnificent journey to both known and unknown destinations. Here are five things you should consider before boarding your cruise. 1. Find Out What’s Covered an
Maker of Moments
Belindah Sibanda started life in politically tumultuous Zimbabwe and now caters to well-heeled cruisers as guest services manager on the new, 600-passenger ultra-luxury ship Seabourn Ovation. “I am the go-to person to make guests happy,” she says. Sibanda has an officer’s uniform with three st
