I often get asked what makes luxury cruises so special? What’s wrong with Royal Caribbean or Princess Cruises? What makes Silversea or Crystal or Regency worth the extra money? Well, I suppose that’s up to you. Some people would rather save money above all else. Some aren’t even aware of the differences between cruise lines and ships. If you’re happy… Read More
Airplanes Will Be Full This Christmas
FYI: The number of passengers traveling this year is higher than last year. It is anticipated that 45 million travelers will be flying between Dec. 17 – Jan. 4. Dec. 19 will be the heaviest travel day at American airports. To accommodate increasing demand, airlines have been adding seats, mainly through the use of larger aircraft. Planes are expected to… Read More
Cruise News
Big news! Norwegian Cruise Line recently bought Prestige Cruises International, which is the parent company of upscale cruise lines, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. This $3 billion deal gives Norwegian solid footing in the luxury cruise industry. Albeit as a distant third, Norwegian joins the heavyweights of the cruise industry, Carnival and Royal Caribbean. Carnival owns Carnival, Princess,… Read More
Best of Brazil: Rio & Iguassu Falls
Where in the world: Best of Brazil (6 days) Book by: December 16 for this $ or at any time for slightly higher $ Departure Dates: Subject to availability; throughout 2015 Cost: $1,329 Why I Like It: This trip packs a lot in for the price and takes only a week of vacation time. During this trip you’ll see the… Read More
Holy Land, USA
You don’t have to make a pilgrimage to the Middle East to see the Holy Land. You don’t have to go any farther than Florida. Called the “Holy Land Experience,” this Biblical theme park is the only one of its kind of the U.S. Founded by Trinity Broadcasting Networks’s co-founder, Jan Crouch, this theme park is pretty impressive. There are… Read More
Best of India Tour
Where in the world: India (9 days) Book by: December 15 for this $ or at any time for slightly higher $ Departure Dates: Subject to availability; throughout 2015 Cost: $1,229 Why I Like It: This is called a Golden Triangle Tour because it hits three places (Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur) and all the highlights of India, including Humayun’s Tomb,… Read More