We chose the Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel as it is a property Celebrity uses as a pre-cruise option. The airport shuttle was quick and efficient. Â Finding the shuttle was a little harder, but the Newark Airport has people stationed at key...
READ MOREIn the last few years, we’ve been deluged with all kinds of news about Oasis and Allure of the Seas, Norwegian Epic and other gargantuan cruise ships that seem to many to be developing into some sort of new product that is not really related to...
READ MORESpending several years of my life in the “show me” state rubbed off so that when I read and listened to the plans to upgrade the Azamara brand into a more upscale Azamara Club Cruise brand, I simply thought “show me.” Â ...
READ MOREIt’s funny the things that catch my eye when I am in a training session.  The draft on these vessels is amazing at less than three feet! I don’t think I’ve heard of other vessels with these pump jets. These are the only passenger ships...
READ MOREBased on pre inaugural 3, night sailing, Nov 24, 2009
READ MORERitz has a way of making you feel like a pampered guest and perfectly at home at the same time. My room at the Ritz Carlton Battery Park was not ready when I arrived early in the morning. The staff offered several options and I chose to take...
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READ MOREI had the pleasure of sailing on the Celebrity Summit in July to Bermuda. Â I left a very hot and humid Arkansas and found the days at sea refreshing and calm. Â Crossing to Bermuda is most unpredictable due to the weather and seas. I saw many...
READ MORELinda was quoted in a CNN Travel article about frugal traveling Cruise agent Linda Allen said she’s spending more time this year finding the best deals for her clients. While pricing isn’t as attractive as it was in 2009, Allen said...
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