After selling the Magic for many months and knowing the ship so well from her deck plan and her photos, seeing her for the first time was like seeing a dear friend. The Magic is truly a beautiful ship. Not a detail was left to chance. Â Her...
READ MOREWritten by Natalie Brisco, Assistant to Linda Allen I had the opportunity to sail on the Carnival Magic in April, 2012. Â This sailing came during the Easter holiday and quite a few children were expected onboard, so my husband and I opted to...
READ MOREFirmly planted in the heartland is a small town that is steeped in traditions of hard work and family values. Wide paved streets, vintage buildings and well kept lawns show a town with both personal and civic pride. Housing varies from a few...
READ MOREWritten by Natalie Briscoe, Assistant to Linda Allen Have you ever taken pictures on vacation, gotten home and thought, “where did I take that picture?” Â If you said yes, then Google Images is for you. I needed to know where...
READ MORERefreshingly different in many ways yet still traditional in the river cruise experience, the Globus River Cruise Division of Avalon exceeded my expectations. Having previously cruised on the Viking Seine, I was familiar with the experience; but...
READ MOREViking Seine, October 2005 (updated April 2012)  This may have been my first river cruise, but I am confident that it will not be my last! Of all of my vacations this was certainly the most enjoyable. The photos that I have are some that I...
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READ MOREThe S7 (window suite) class of cabins is not for everyone. They are for the cruisers who would rather have more space in their cabin than a balcony. These cabins range in size from 319 sq ft to 341 sq ft.  A good time to consider this...
READ MOREPrincess Cruise Lines is so dependable and comfortable that they have a broad appeal.  They do an excellent job of delivering “what everyone wants” as well as unique itineraries. Passengers on board were from all ranges and there...
READ MOREThe Island Princess is classical nautical with a splash of contemporary and a dash of deco much like a perfectly blended martini from the Crooners Bar. The public areas are very comfortable. Â Open and tasteful with warm woods and a distinct old...
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