This winter I’m really learning the meaning of “cabin fever”. In New York we’ve had 50 inches of snow and while I love the white […]
Author: James K
From bustling Caribbean ports to remote Arctic harbors, James explores and documents what travelers can expect ashore culture, history, sustainability, and local tourism impact.
Azamara Launches Luxury Golf Cruises
If your spouse wont vacation anywhere that doesn’t have a golf course nearby, here’s an opportunity to lure him/her on a cruise: Azamara Club Cruises […]
The Top Wave Season Cruise Deals
The cruise industry’s heaviest booking period, called “wave season”, is typically January and February. It’s also when cruise lines dangle their best deals . Best […]
5 New Rules For 2011 Cruise Shopping & Bargain Hunting
So you’re a seasoned cruiser and adept at bargain hunting. Last year you waited until the last minute and scored solid deals, negotiating with travel […]
Best Cruise Ship Deals: Book Early or Wait?
In 2007/8 the sinking economy resulted in cruise lines steeply discounting cruise prices in order to fill ships and, as a result, cruisers waited until […]
Windstar Cruises Offers 2-for-1 Cruise Fares
If you said you want to try a sybaritic, pampered cruise experience normally restricted to fairly well-to-do people, I’d steer you to Windstar Cruises, which […]
The Cruise Industry’s 9/11 Experience
EDITOR’S NOTE: We all remember where we were on 9/11 (I was in New York and this is always a horrible anniversary for those of […]
The Cruise Industry’s 9/11 Experience
EDITOR’S NOTE: We all remember where we were on 9/11 (I was in New York and this is always a horrible anniversary for those of […]
Allure of the Seas Nears Completion, Boasts Lower Cruise Prices
Photo: Gene Sloan A year ago if you were lucky to visit Royal Caribbean’s second super-behemoth, Allure of the Seas, at the ship yard in […]
Windstar Offers Steep 2-for-1 Cruise Discounts
One of my favorite cruise companies, Windstar Cruises, offers great value with 2-for-1 fares on select winter Costa Rica and Panama Canal voyages on new […]