Have you experienced the real Caribbean? Felt like an islander? A few weeks ago the Caribbean Tourism Organization met to discuss tourism. When asked where they took friends who visit their respective islands they answered, in part,  as follows... (I’ve only ... more

Even if all that ice melted, Alaska would remain the largest state in the Union.  Often referred to as “The Last Frontier,” it’s the least developed of our states.  Most of Alaska remains in a naturally pristine state… untouched by ... more

Just what in the heck is “Norovirus” anyway?

Norovirus is a type of contagious virus that is usually air-borne.
According to Mayo Clinic “Norovirus is an infection that causes severe diarrhea and vomiting”.  Noroviruses are a major cause of gastrointestinal illness in ... more

We’ve all heard about the sinking of the Costa Concordia. It is a terrible tragedy, with at least 11 people dead and others who remain unaccounted for.
I’ve received many questions on the subject of cruise ship “safety”. Everyone is quite ... more

Photo by Marcus Reugels
Can the whole world really fit into this tiny drop of water?
Europe, the ancestral home of many of us, is just a few hours away.
Today we can “experience” the people of Europe in their own environment, ... more

Tis the season to be jolly! 
It’s also that time of year when that second heavy snowfall or freeze of the winter season has come to visit.  That means you, me, and everyone else is starting to think about nice WARM ... more

The last time you were in Diamonds International, did a crewmember in crisp whites enter and asks something like, “How’s business today?”  
I think you’ll find it’s not idle curiosity that prompts this question.  It’s business!  In most ports-of-call cruise ... more

By now, we’ve ALL heard the “end of the world” is coming!  The Mayan “long count” calendar ends on December 21st of 2012.  You might even have seen a movie or two about the end of life on this earth ... more

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1.     Destination? 
In the good old days, most people cruised to the Caribbean. Today, cruise lines offer sailings all over the world.  Not every cruise line goes to every destination, but, depending on your destination you may find one cruise line ... more

Cruise ships move from place to place based on seasonal demand.  For example, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line could reposition a vessel from Venice to Santos (Sao Paulo) Brazil.  That 14 day cruise, at today’s rate, in a “Superior Ocean View ... more

Hi there, neighbor!
I’m Joe!  As many of you already know, I’m involved with the travel industry.  In fact, Cruises are one of my specialties.  As such, I may be biased, or just getting old, but, I think the best way ... more

As the cruise industry has evolved, we seniors can easily find ourselves cruising with families, young singles, and, young couples.
Cruise lines cater to all demographics and age groups.  To find a cruise that caters to the predominantly senior/adult market can ... more