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

A Deal Is A Deal Is A Deal…Right?

When Is a "deal" really a "deal?" Whether you're going on a cruise, buying a car or shopping for shoes, there are bargains…and there are bargains. So when it comes to buying passage on a cruise ship, what's the deal? As you have undoubtedly noticed, we run a fresh one here every day, five days… Continue reading A Deal Is A Deal Is A Deal…Right?

Creeping Closer To Destination Ships?

If you want to see somebody in the cruise business shudder, just mention that it looks like ships are becoming destinations. That people in the future will cruise not to go places but to go on certain ships and, as long as the sun's shining, it doesn't matter where they are. Cruise people don't buy… Continue reading Creeping Closer To Destination Ships?

Cruise for a Cause — a $600,000 exercise

They're everywhere. Some of them can be spotted by their license plates. Or maybe because they're wearing a cap that is their identity. Or maybe, sadly, because they're wearing a prosthetic. Sometimes, more than one. They are veterans. Vets are thanked, supported and decorated all over the country. Even on cruise ships. And no cruise… Continue reading Cruise for a Cause — a $600,000 exercise

River Cruising Ports Unique…and Some Anonymous

North America's most prolific river cruiser, American Cruise Lines, has boats on the water in 30 states. That means many river ports, too many to mention here, but some of the "big ones" may surprise you. This year, the cruise line polled its passengers to see which stops they like best. Call it river cruising's… Continue reading River Cruising Ports Unique…and Some Anonymous