When is a "cruise deal" a good deal? If you book a cruise based on somebody's suggestion or pitch that it's a bargain, and the price goes up after that, then you got a deal. Just like anything else that you buy…you want to try and catch it at its low, low price. Every day,… Continue reading An Assessment of Cruise Deals Posted
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Only Azamara Cruisers in Normandy on D-Day
Tomorrow, on the shores of northern France, the free world will remember. It will remember that 70 years ago, armies of four nations (Great Britain, France, Canada and the U.S.) stormed the beaches of Normandy in what turned out to be the beginning of the end of World War II. D-Day. The armies left behind… Continue reading Only Azamara Cruisers in Normandy on D-Day
Norwegian's Freestyle Dining 'freestyle?'
In the beginning, Norwegian's strategy of Freestyle Cruising was designed to attract passengers who didn't necessarily want to dine at a predetermined time and who didn't necessarily want to have the same dining partners every night. That would be us. Fast forward. Today, Freestyle Cruising is part of a marketing tool for Norwegian customers who… Continue reading Norwegian's Freestyle Dining 'freestyle?'
Why Cruise Travel Agents Are A Good Idea
Our colleague at Ports and Bows, Phil Reimer, probably posts more cruise deals on line than any unbiased cruise writer in the business. And every time he does, accompanying the listing is his sage advice: Check with a travel agent who specializes in cruises. The reason is twofold. One is that the travel agent can… Continue reading Why Cruise Travel Agents Are A Good Idea
Finding The Best Perks Just Takes Time
You might say we're a little slow. Last week we got a Costco card. It seems everybody we know has a Costco card. You might also say now we can be more a part of those conversations. With the card came some perks, some of which told us about other perks. Like cruising. Since you… Continue reading Finding The Best Perks Just Takes Time