4 Family-Friendly Winter Cruise Ideas
2018-10-16Discover upcoming itineraries that cater to families with age-appropriate programming and excursions. With summer behind us and the fall and winter holidays just around the corner, now seems as good a time as any to start planning the next family vacation. Instead of a beach break or ski getaway, a family cruise offers a convenient […]
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Glad to be aboard
2018-10-16How else could I start this week’s column other than to say “Wow!!!” in response to such a welcome from Mr Richard Shane of The World’s Greatest Vacations to the Team here, via his video filmed from his boat alongside the one and only Queen Mary 2 in New York Harbour!! Up until just a […]
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Queen Mary 2 Captain Philpott joining The World’s Greatest Vacations
2018-10-10We are proud to welcome Queen Mary 2 Captain Philpott aboard The World’s Greatest Vacations. [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/294428583[/vimeo] Ever wonder who that is “driving” your ocean liner? Who and how did he or she get that mega-responsibility? More than 300,000 lives counting on you every year, as well as a billion dollar high tech vessel? Me too?? How […]
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Bon Voyage Queen Mary 2
2018-10-09“Finished with Engines” I called to the Officer in the center of the Navigating Bridge from my conning position over on the port side Bridge wing. Another smooth arrival into New York’s Brooklyn Cruise Terminal for Queen Mary 2 had just taken place, after yet another of her signature Transatlantic Crossings from Southampton, England. I […]
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Experience the best of Alaska with Cunard
2018-10-09Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth will sail four 10-night roundtrip Alaska voyages out of Vancouver with port calls in Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, Icy Strait Point, and Victoria. Highlights include seeing Hubbard Glacier, and scenic cruising through both the famous Inside Passage and Tracy Arm Fjord. Below are some of the featured speakers on Cunard’s 2019 Alaska […]
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7 Smart Ways to Save Big On Your Next Cruise
2018-10-09Tips and tricks to help you maximize your cruise vacation and minimize costs. Most cruise itineraries stop in several destinations, giving you a taste and feel for different cultures and places. And since cruise prices typically package lodging, food and entertainment costs into a single price, an at-sea vacation can offer a better value (and […]
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Explore Cunard’s World of Adventure Sale
2018-10-02Embark on an exciting journey aboard a Cunard Queen, and let Cunard take you to beautiful cities in far-away lands, turning dreams into reality. Whether you seek idyllic ports, remote towns or iconic cities, Cunard will escort you across vast oceans to experience distinct cultures and local flavors — all while you luxuriate in unsurpassed […]
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8 Reasons to Book a Premium Cruise Class
2018-10-02Want coveted perks and exclusive experiences on the high seas? Reserve a cabin in a VIP section. Today’s large cruise ships boast enticing amenities, from water parks to spacious common areas to specialty dining options to shopping promenades. But these grandiose extras don’t appeal to everyone in the cruise segment. For travelers who yearn for […]
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Indulge in an escape to the Caribbean with Cunard
2018-09-25Leave the cold behind this holiday season and discover the boutiques of St Thomas, British-influenced Barbados, the Dutch charm of St Maarten and sleepy Tortola. Experience a helicopter ride around St Lucia’s Pitons, or visit historic Nelson’s Dockyard in Antigua. Escape into a world of possibilities with as much or as little to do as […]
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The Best Travel Rewards Programs for 2018-19 (Hotels)
2018-09-24The Best Hotel Rewards Programs For this year’s Best Hotel Rewards Programs, U.S. News considered factors that matter to everyday travelers, including the number of participating hotels, available member benefits, property diversity, geographic coverage and how easy it is to earn a free night. Browse through to find which of the 16 ranked programs is […]
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