Cheers to the Newest Renewed Carnival Cruise Ship
The Monthly Mantra Cuervo Makes the Sunrise … Cuervo Makes the Sunrise … Cuervo Makes the Sunrise … “Cuervo Makes the Sunrise” was Cuervo Tequila’s ad slogan when I was a teenager and I’d like to apologize now to the good folks at Cuervo for the poster I swiped off the subway when I wa
Aruba: Your Wellness Oasis
How happy are you? In today’s busy world, people often put their happiness on the back burner when things like work and family obligations take priority. That’s why taking vacations are so important. A great vacation offers the chance to rejuvenate not just your body and mind, but also your zeal
Last Call: Flute of Fancy
The Place — Pink: Wine and Champagne Bar Grab A Seat — Disney Dream Standout Feature — Amid glass bubble lighting and gold- and pink-hued décor, grabbing a seat at Pink will make you feel like you’ve stepped into a glass of Champagne. High-back velvet chairs around drink tables create cozy
Cruise Deal of the Week – June 7, 2019
Southeast Asia is one of the most interesting regions in all the world. Flush with unique culture, beautiful scenery and endless adventure, countries like Laos are off the beaten path and ripe for exploration. Pandaw is known for having excellent Asian river cruise itineraries and a new deal is savi
Visit the Only Floating Museum in New York City
Cruising has grown into one of the most popular vacations for families, couples and everyone else looking for an awesome getaway. It’s been a long process, about 100 years in the making, but cruising is solidly at the top of the most popular vacations American’s take. Part of the reason cruising
Cruising to Cuba? Now What…
UPDATE: All cruise lines have ceased sailing to Cuba. Most are offering some sort of onboard credit for those currently sailing or a full refund for those who are booked on a cruise which stops in Cuba in the future. Contact your cruise line or travel agent for more information. There is no time
Best Cruise Ports for Surfing
As the immortal Beach Boys taught us way back in 1961, “Surfing is the only life, the only way for me.” It’s nearly impossible to explain why the act of paddling out into the waves on a big, floating board only to have them push you back toward shore can be so all-consuming. You just […
Theme Cruise: Bare Boat Couples Retreat
First things first — yes, the cruise my husband and I went on was a nude cruise. This was the Bare Boat, organized by Bare Necessities Tour & Travel for the continued quest of liberation and self-acceptance. Where the shedding of physical clothes helps to also shed “mental clothes,” overco
Get Your 10,000 Steps in While on a Cruise Ship
Boarding a cruise ship can be full of excitement and challenges. Knowing there’s an adventure ahead for several days can give a passenger, especially an active one, more innovation and creativity to maintain a level of fitness when out to sea. There are solutions to being able to walk and atta
Cruise Deal of the Week – May 31, 2019
Memorial Day last Monday kicked off the official start of summer for most Americans and that means plenty of barbecues, backyard lawn games and days spent by the lake. Did you know the summer months are actually a great time to cruise? With the Super Summer Sales Spectacular, Costa Cruises is offeri
Ginger for Seasickness: The Wonder Drug
Imagine boarding your cruise or personal water craft with the intention of exploring and taking adventures to lands you’ve never visited and have always desired to go. Now imagine that you’ve pushed out to sea and the landscape appears so vast and beautiful, you can barely contain yourse
Green Seas: MS Roald Amundsen, The Future is Fish
Since its inception in 1893, Hurtigruten has paved the way for expedition cruising with an ever-expanding roster of destinations. After 125 years, the company is entering new waters with MS Roald Amundsen, the first of Hurtigruten’s three hybrid-powdered ships that will be making milestones in mor
Music Cruise: On the Blue and Feelin’ Groovy
The Monthly Mantra Garfunkel on board … Garfunkel on board … Garfunkel on board … Eventually, everyone goes on a cruise. Even Art Garfunkel. I don’t know very much about Garfunkel, other than the fact he grew up in Forest Hills, New York, walking distance from where I live. And, of course, t
Memorial Day Cruise Deal of the Week – May 24, 2019
Memorial Day is an important one here in America as we honor those from all branches of the military who bravely fought and died to defend freedom and justice for all. Take a moment this weekend to reflect on their sacrifice and what you can do to help make the country a better place. Memorial [&hel
Adding a Disney Day to Your Cruise? Here are 3 Things You Need to Know!
Adding a day at Walt Disney World to your cruise vacation is a great way to enjoy everything Florida has to offer. However, with four parks and tons of attractions, the thought of packing all that fun into one day can be overwhelming. Not to fear! Follow these tips and you’ll be ready to get [&hel
Barcelona Like You’ve Never Seen Before
We all gush about the European cities we’ve visited, but how much did you actually gain from your exploration of any particular city? You can see the sights, sure, but some people are all about taking their travels deeper than the average vacationer. For those heading to Spain in the near future,
Exploring the Río de la Plata
The Río de la Plata, also known as the “River Plate” in English, is the body of water separating Argentina and Uruguay. Though many experts bring its status as a river into question, many consider it to be the widest river in the world, with a width of about 220 kilometers (140 miles). The Río
A Guide to Cruising to New York City
The Monthly Mantra Take a Walk on the West Side … Take a Walk on the West Side … Take a Walk on the West Side… Sometimes I wish I lived in some sleepy little rural town so that I could experience cruising from New York City. But not in 10 hours. Like London, Florence, […]
9 Ways To Get Up Close And Personal With Australia’s Fauna
Whenever I travel Down Under I look for opportunities to get up close and personal with some of Australia’s fabulous fauna –I mean, what could be more memorable than rubbing elbows with a gray kangaroo and cuddling a koala? Through the years I have visited and thoroughly enjoyed visits to Tarong
