Cruise Ship Deck Plans: I received the new brochure for Norwegian Cruise Lines and flipped to the breakaway to see the deck plan…my glasses are less than a year old, but there was just no way I could read the cabin numbers without a...
READ MOREWritten by Linda Allen Exuding unpretentious elegance, the Oceania Riviera has broad appeal to the well-traveled. At just 1,250 passengers, she is a mid-size ship with a private home feeling. The focal point of the Riviera is the Lalique Grand...
READ MOREThe Fairmont Monte Carlo is a unique four-star resort property located in the heart of Monte Carlo. The Fairmont has over 600 rooms and was built on land claimed from the sea. This design and location make for a property that is contemporary...
READ MOREVegetarian, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Carb and Kosher Whatever your special dietary request is on a cruise, you’re in luck! Food has always been an important part of cruising and the cruise lines generally accommodate almost any special...
READ MOREAfter several years of cruising with and without kids, we entered into a new era. We chose the Imagination for our family vacation because of their children’s program. Since the children are 11 and 17, we wanted to be sure that there...
READ MOREAfter 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. Her finish...
READ MOREWritten by Natalie Starkey I had the opportunity to sail on the Carnival Magic in April, 2012. This sailing came during the Easter Holiday and quite a few children were expected onboard, so my husband and I opted to stay in a Cloud 9 Spa Balcony...
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 Starkey Have you ever taken pictures on vacation, gotten home and thought, “where did I take that picture?” If you said yes, then Google Images is for you. I needed to know where the picture (shown below) of Linda...
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 will...
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