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Celebrity Cruise Lines Increases Gratuities
Celebrity Cruise Lines Celebrity Cruise Lines has announced that as of July 11, 2023, they will be increasing their daily gratuities amounts to $18.00 per person per day. This new
Best Cruise Lines for Families and Children
Best Cruise Lines for Families and Children Even as a cruise consumer, I am a Disney fanatic but as a Travel Agent, I realize that not everyone who wants to
Our pre-cruise adventure (of sorts)
Our pre-cruise adventure (of sorts) We live in Virginia, we are cruising out of Bayonne, NJ tomorrow on the Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas. What normally should have been
Are Low Air Fares Really a Thing of the Past?
Are Low Air Fares Really a Thing of the Past? As travel returns to post 2020 travel numbers, there are still many questions travelers have about travelling right now. Airfares
One Of The Most Basic Hotel Amenities Is Disappearing
One Of The Most Basic Hotel Amenities Is Disappearing The days of returning to a wrinkle-free duvet are likely gone. Forget fresh towels, and accept that your trash might never
Alaska Reopens To Cruising in 2021!
Alaska Reopens To Cruising in 2021! The first cruise ship in nearly two years has been welcomed back to Alaska Alaska Reopens To Cruising in 2021! Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of
The New 2021 Guidelines for Travel Around The World
The New 2021 Guidelines for Travel Around The World. A travel agent will be able to tell you all the rules required for each and every country around the world
There Is A Baby Boom Happening With The Cruise Lines!
Over the past two plus years there has been a baby boom happening in the cruise industry.
Cancellation Changes Announced For Amtrak
Travel News: Here are the changes coming to Amtrak refund policy that has just been announced. I like trains. I like their rhythm, and I like the freedom of being
American Airlines Adds More Flights To The Caribbean
Mexico: American Airlines familiar logo may soon be seen more frequently in the Caribbean. Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward,
New Cruise Lingo App Introduced
Bermuda: Celebrity Cruise Lines has introduced a new ‘Cruise Lingo’ app available now for smartphones and it is free to download. If you’re trying to persuade people to do something,
Free Disney Dining Offer Ending Soon
Disney: Last Chance! Free Dining Plan Offer at the Walt Disney World Resort What could be more important than a little something to eat? Winnie the Pooh Time is running
Norwegians in Belize?
Belize: That is right, Norwegians in Belize! We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment Hilaire Belloc Norwegian Cruise Lines recently completed the purchase of 75 acres of island
Seabourn’s Small Ships Make A Big Splash In St. Martin
St Martin: Port officials on St. Martin are courting Seabourn and its smaller fleet of ships to home port in St. Martin year round. But for all the excitement, St.
Travel Off The Beaten Path to an Exclusive Boutique Resort
Caribbean: Every once in a while you meet someone you just connect with, or travel to someplace that captures your heart. Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before
Girlfriend Of The Year Recieves Bon Voyage Gift Swag Bag from Terry Jones of Cruises, Inc.
Cruise: The Girlfriend Group, a Washington DC Metropolitan Women’s online Networking Group celebrated its 5th annual Girlfriend Party on Saturday, July 20th, 2013. The travel impulse is mental and physical curiosity. It’s
Carnivals Destiny To Become A Ray of Sunshine
Cruising: Carnival Sunshine, Behind the Name One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things Henry Miller An interview with Carnival CEO Gerry Cahill about the
Top 10 US Hotel Chains For 2012
The Top 10 Hotel Chains for the United States list is based on each chains total rooms available for sale to guests for 2012. 1. Hampton Inn & Suites 2.
US Top 7 Car Rental Companies For 2012
Based on annual sales, below are the Top 7 Car Rental Companies for 2012. 1. Enterprise Holdings – $11.5 billion 2. Hertz Global Holdings (includes Thrifty & Dollar) – $6.22
USA’s Top 10 Airlines for 2012
The Department of Transportation has released the list for the Top 10 Airlines for 2012 based on the number of passengers they carried during the 2012 calendar year. Each total is
Famed River Cruise Line Viking Will Begin New Ocean Going Itineraries
When people consider taking a river cruise somewhere in the world, many turn to one of the leaders Viking River Cruises. They will have to change their name a bit
Carnival Cruise Lines To Offer One Way Routes From NYC & San Juan
The Carnival Splendor will be soon departing from New York City to San Juan Puerto Rico with a series of 8 day one way cruises. These ships will then turn
New York City Is The Cruise Lines Current Hot Spot
For a few years Norwegian Cruise Lines has been letting people know that its newest ship, the Breakaway, will be dedicated to cruising out of New York City’s Manhattan Pier. In life, it’s
What’s New On The Quantum Of The Seas? Here is the Top 3 On The List!
The dreams and the engineers had many sleepless nights I am sure when they were creating the model for the new Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas. To move, to
Royal Caribbean Introduces Their Newest Ship – Quantum Of The Seas
Royal Caribbean has long been known to produce the most unusual, state of the art and exciting cruise ships sailing the seven seas. Once again they have pushed the envelope to
JetBlue and Aer Lingus Create Code Share Flights…Will This Be A JetGreen?!?
Ireland: A petition has been filed by Jet Blue and Aer Lingus to hade a code sharing partnerships for flights in the USA that connect to an Aer Lingus flight in Boston
Princess Cruise Lines Announces Their “Entertainer of the Year”
Cruise: Passengers aboard Crown Princess have voted, and have picked Tony Tillman as Princess Cruises Entertainer of the Year. Travel the world and the seven seas Everybody’s looking for something
Oceania Insignia Returns To Fleet After 2 Year Charter
After a two-year charter, Insignia returns to the fleet in May 2014 with cruises throughout the Mediterranean and three voyages that call on cities such as Bilbao, Lisbon and Bordeaux
Royal Caribbean Adds Mandatory Gratuities For All Sailings
Effective March 1, 2013, guests sailing on Royal Caribbean will see an increase in daily gratuities from $11.65 per day to $12.00 per person per day. According to Royal Caribbean’s
An Open Letter From Carnival Cruise Lines To Travel Agents
Cruise: Dear Travel Planner, We realize many of you have been following last week’s events on the Carnival Triumph and I wanted to take this opportunity to provide you with
Disney’s Flower Power 2013 Concert Series Begins March 8th
The Annual Disney Flower Power Concert series kicks off March 8-10 with Micky Dolenz, of the Monkeys (best known for his song “I’m a Believer”) and continues each weekend with
20th Annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
There is now less than a month before the 20th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. This will be the 3rd year in a row that HGTV is presenting the Festival. That
Crystal Cruise Lines Aims For Younger Cruisers
Almost all luxury cruise lines have in the past has aimed their itineraries & marketing towards older clientele and longer voyages. They are now shifting their focus in 2013. Crystal
Half Moon Cay Celebrates 15th Birthday
Happy 15th Birthday to Holland America’s private-island Half Moon Cay! To celebrate the milestone, Holland America added a couple new enhancements to the island like a 290-guest glass-bottom boat to
Carnival Announces An Awesone-Ation Events That Ends 2/2/13
The Awesome-Ation (That is Carnival’s word – not mine) Sales Event is currently going on. Carnival Cruise Lines will be awarding daily winners up to $1000.00 in giveaways and upgrades.
Uniworld Offers More All-Inclusive Type River Cruising Packages
In 2014, the leader in luxury river cruising, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises , will introduce all-inclusive river cruises in Europe. Uniworld currently offers a host of inclusions, such as all
Paul Gauguin Cruises Nominated in “Top 20 Small Cruise Line” for 15th years in a row
Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, is pleased to announce the selection of The
Top 7 Cruise Travel Trends for 2013
What can cruise consumers can expect in 2013? More changes to the traditional cruising experience based on passengers feedback to the cruise lines directly or report to travel professionals. From more
2013 Is Expected To Be A Banner Year For European River Cruising!
2012 was a very good year for cruise shipping, a record number of cruise ships called at Amsterdam. Visits by sea cruise ships totaled 145, up 18% from 2011. A
Disney Wonder Miami Community Celebration
Bermuda: Disney Cruise Line hosted local port officials and community leaders onboard their 2,700 passenger Disney Wonder for a plaque exchange ceremony on Friday January 11, 2013. Always, As You
2012 Fee Free US National Parks Weekend
As a way to celebrate Veterans Day, the National Parks Service has designated Veterans Day Weekend (Nov 10-12, 2012) as a Fee Free weekend! All entrance fees will be waived
Royal Caribbean Introduces Royal Romance Weddings
Engaged couples can now experience the romance of being joined at sea by the Captain aboard a Royal Caribbean International ship through the Royal Romance weddings and vow renewal program.
New Cruise Ships For Carnival and Holland Ameria Cruise Lines
In an agreement with Fincantieri shipyard, Carnival Corporation announced this morning that they’ll be adding two new ships to their fleet in the next few years. Carnival Cruise Lines will
Holland America Introduces New Culinary Options
Holland America Line is expanding its culinary offerings with the debut of a new alternative dining option exclusively aboard ms Rotterdam called “Taste of De Librije” featuring the cuisine of
Carnival Conquest Back In New Orleans After Upgraded
Carnival Conquest debuted in New Orleans yesterday after its multi-million dollar Fun Ship 2.0 refurbishment in Freeport, Bahamas. Along with all the exciting new venues, the line also donated to
Royal Caribbean and MGM International Partnering
Royal Caribbean International and MGM Resorts International recently announced a strategic relationship that will deliver extraordinary benefits to members of the hospitality companies’ loyalty programs – Crown & Anchor Society
Trip Insurance Covers iPhone Coverage
TripInsurance.com signed a partnership agreement with Worth Ave. Group to add insurance for theft or accidental breakage of electronic equipment while traveling, including iPhone insurance. The coverage is sold as
Oceania’s Alaksa 2013 Cruise Itineraries
Oceania Cruises announced changes to its 2013 Alaska sailings on Regatta including the addition of a new 14-day Pacific Exploration voyage roundtrip from Seattle on June 4, 2013. The new
Silversea Cruise Line Names Second Galapagos Expedition Ship
Luxury expedition cruise specialist Silversea has announced Silver Galapagos as the name for its second small-sized expedition ship, which is currently sailing as the Galapagos Explorer II. The new name
Cunard Cruise Lines Recognised With Several Awards
Cruise: A panel of judges comprised of nationally renowned cruise industry experts named Cunard Line’s Queen Elizabeth “Best Luxury Cruise Ship for Entertainment” and “Best Luxury Cruise Ship for Atrium Design” for this
Need A Get-A-Way? Try NCL’s Getaway from NYC!
Cruise: Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that the line’s newest ship, Norwegian Getaway, is now open for sale to the public. Starting February 1, 2014, the ship sails seven-day Eastern
Norwegian Cruise Lines Orders Another New Ship!
Cruise: Norwegian Cruise Line reached an agreement on October 17, 2012 with the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, to build a third new cruise ship to be added to their
Carnival Cruise Line Expands Their ‘Faster to the Fun’ Program
In August of 2012, Carnival Cruise Lines introduced and tested an expedited boarding program called ‘Faster to the Fun,’ this program has proved so successful that it is now expanding
Royal Caribbean WOW Sale Oct 15-17, 2012
Royal Caribbean International today announced that its final WOW Sale of the year will run for three days on October 15, 16 and 17, 2012. For all new individual bookings
Norwegian Cruise Lines Wins Award
Cruise: Norwegian Cruise Line has been named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year. There was nowhere to go but everywhere, so just
Niclelodeon Suites Resort Offers Dora & Diego Adventure Package
Traveling to Orlando, FL this fall with kids? The Nickelodeon Suits Resorts is now offering a fun family package for Dora & Diego fans. In the end, kids won’t remember
American Cruise Lines Partners with Smithsonian Magazine
The small ship company, American Cruise Lines, is pleased to announce its new partnership with Smithsonian magazine, as the exclusive sponsor of the publication’s annual photo contest. Over the last
Celebritys Newest Godmothers Chosen For Their Bravery Fighting Breast Cancer
Celebrity Cruises announced the names of their new Godmothers for their newest ship the Celebrity Reflection. We travel for romance, we travel for architecture, and we travel to be lost
Royal Caribbean Sails Away from Dubai
Cruise: Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas began sailing from Dubai in January 2010 with a series of 7 night cruises. If you think Adventure is Dangerous, try routine, it’s
NYC Famed Rockettes Will Christian Norwegian’s Newest Ship Breakaway
Cruise: Continuing with their NYC theme for their newest Ship, Norwegian has the high-kicking Rockettes, of Radio City Music Hall fame, will christen the Norwegian Breakaway on May 8, 2013
Norwegian Breakaway Hull Sings “I LOVE NEW YORK”
Cruise: Norwegian Cruise Lines reveled the new Breakaway ships hull design There isn’t another like it. No matter where you go. And nobody can compare it. It’s win and place