Cruise

Perfect Day of CocoCay Opens In Bahamas

Cruise fans have been waiting for the reopening of CocoCay, Royal Caribbean’s private island in the Bahamas.  The time has come! We checked out the newly named “Perfect Day at…

Author Elizabeth Gilbert to Christen Avalon Envision on the Danube

Avalon Waterways has announced  that Elizabeth Gilbert, acclaimed author of the award-winning, New York Times-bestselling EAT PRAY LOVE, will christen the Avalon Envision on the Danube River during an international…

Travel Dreams Do Come True

Wrap those travel dreams and savor the gift of experience, knowledge and memories that last a lifetime. Here are five ideas to consider:   Island Lovers. Let the trade winds sweep…

Active Discovery With Avalon

Satisfy your cultural curiosities while experiencing Avalon Waterways' Active Discovery itineraries offered on Europe's Danube and Rhine Rivers. Cruise as a clan and choose from activities that include paddling a…

Are You An Alaska Cruiser?

Thinking about an Alaska cruise? Great idea! And when you’re browsing through your options, consider thinking small – as in small ship, that is. This summer, my teen daughter and…

Family Cruise? Ten Tips To Consider

Considering a family cruise? Here are ten tips to consider: 1) Know your cruise specialist: According to a report from the Cruise Lines International Association, 68 percent of cruise vacations…

5 Multi-Gen Getaways

Gather the extended family and share a travel experience. Here are five ideas that will appeal to multiple generations: 1.       The Family Cruise.  Choosing to sail as an extended family…

11 Reasons To Cruise

 I had the good fortune to join the inaugural sailing of the Carnival Magic, a vessel spawned by industry giant Carnival Cruise Lines. Venice.............. Yes, that mesmerizing Italian city was the launching…