When it comes to cruise ship experiences, there are two main categories: regular cruise ships and expeditionary cruise ships. These two types of cruises offer vastly different experiences and cater to different types of travelers.
We are having a Galapagos Island event and will have some giveaways. We will use trivia questions about the Galapagos to see who gets the prizes. Study up if you are attending. If not, enjoy.
One of our favorite destinations whether as a family or just the two of us. Read some of the great reasons it should be on your must see travel plans.
Its complicated. But a short answer is all of them. It whether its a separate charge or included. Here's a list as of November 2018.
For a place that is fiercely protected for both its indigenous species, marine life, flora and fauna, you would think something new would be treated like a non indigenous species with plans to eradicate it. Not in this case though, and thanks to one of the most environmental thoughtful and conscientious entities of those serving the public in the Galapagos Islands, 600+ miles from the coast of Ecuador.
We understand getting away from the cold and the snow, and penetrating winter weather. But how about this instead of a home or condo rental someplace warm. Likely it will be a condominium rental overpriced during the winter season. Food won't be included. Housekeeping won't be included. Security may not be included. You may have to drive everywhere. Then find crowded and expensive restaurants. They will have to spend countless hours shopping for food. If storms come, their condo will not be able to seek safe harbor. Check this out for a better, smarter and financially comparable alternative, a world cruise!
The State Department has issued a travel warning for Cuba, yet uncharacteristically, most tour and cruise companies are continuing operations. Why?
Yes, we all saw the video of Bao Bao the giant panda getting ready to leave the National Zoo, then the preparations for the charter flight in her specially built cage with some great bamboo to munch on. Its supposed to be about 16 hours, and then their is the task of learning Chinese. So if you miss Bao Bao give us a call. We can help.
I have helped many organizations raise funds, whether non profits, 501c3's or just any organization or group with a cause. I have found that the simplest and quickets way is a raffle for a cruise. This can be set up and operational in a day, and last as short or as long as needed. There are other methods as well. I discuss a couple of them in this blog.
There have been a lot of announcements related to Cuba. As of January 2017 many cruise companies have announced some sailings, and several airlines began scheduled departures from many airports in the USA. But where's the beef so to speak?
Norled, a Nowegian Ship owner, has announced they want to begin ferry service from Key West to Havana, Cuba on a daily round trip basis. What is it going to take, and would you want to do it?
Ok, the election is over, and hopefully the news media will reduce the constant bombardment on our availaible discretionary time. We'll be able to think and plan on vacations, tours, cruises, spring breaks, summer get aways and more. And to relate this to the subject title, I am referring to the Euro, and British Pound.
Scheduled Air Service has begun to airports in Cuba. But its still not as simple as other destinations. There is still an emnbargo in place and you must meet several conditions and categories to be able to fly. The price will be much better then the charter system that is getting replaced. Read on for more details and which airlines will go where and when.
I have been asked many times if someone could travel to Europe with accessibility issues or could take a river cruise in a wheel chair. Unfortunately the answer has always been that the standard tours and motor coaches could not accomodate them. Well now we have a partner in accessible travel whom I can feel comfortable in using for my clients and their friends and relatives who need to fully accessible features in all regards, not just the ships, or motor coaches but no steps tours, special logistics and more. So Contact us with your destination in mind and let us get you there and back as you wish. Here are some examples:
Pardon the cut and mostly paste but this is a trend I am seeing more and more in the cruise industry, broadway entertainment, not just broadway like, and bring on board proven chefs and their creations.
Norwegian Cruise Lines jus raised the bar yet again.
While river cruising is the hottest market in leisure travel relative to growth and demand, there are other changes in store for 2015 and beyond besides lots of new river cruise ships!
2015 marks Princess Cruise Line's 505th year of operation. Its an interesting story of how the modern era of passenger cruising got its start and how "The Love Boat" show was almost never approved.
This summer marks the 100th anniversary of the completion of the Panama Canal. It impact on the world at the time was
You hear about it in the news, cruise ship passengers become ill with a gastrointestinal illness and it is identified as norovirus. Why do cruise ships have this problem, or why does the media only cover cruise ships that have gastrointestinal outbreaks? The answer may surprise you. Should you be concerned. That answer may surprise you. Am I biased? Well I do sell vacations on cruise ships but......
Just some fun facts for those that have been there, and some things for those heading there to be aware of and appreicate.
