From the sandy beaches of our coast to the marvel and wonder of the Grand Canyon, America has plenty of places to visit and explore, but nothing can compare to the beauty and nature of Alaska. And there’s no better way to see all the “last frontier” has to offer…
You just spent seven days island hopping around the Caribbean, downing several of the “drink of the day” while baking in the warm sun, and seeing how you look in that new Senor Frogs t-shirt you bought while in Cozumel. As you head back to your stateroom, an ominous sign…
One of the most important steps when planning a cruise vacation is choosing your stateroom. For first-time cruisers, I always recommend something low and mid-ship if they’re not sure how the motion of the ocean will affect them. I personally try to score an aft-facing balcony stateroom. Some of my…
In an earlier post, I shared photos of my friend Steve and Angelo's cruise on the MS Marina from Oceania Cruises. As I mentioned, one of the highlights of their journey was a port call in Cuba. Oceania, and other cruise lines, recently began sailing into this island nation after…
In December 2012, I had the privilege to sail on a brand new ship in the Oceania Cruises fleet, the MS Riveria. Launched just a few months earlier, the 1,250 passenger ship was exquisite and the service was impeccable. The Riveria is the sister ship to the MS Marina which…
One of my most popular cruise reviews was the one I did in November/December 2014 when I sailed on the inaugural cruise for Royal Caribbean's newest, most technically advanced, not to mention most expensive cruise ship, Quantum of the Seas. Robotic bartenders, a radical departure in interior design, WOW Bands to open…
Regent Seven Seas Cruises raised the bar with luxury cruising when Seven Seas Explorer was launched in July 2016. Able to carry 750 passengers, she is considered one of the most luxurious cruise ships ever built with a price tag of $450 million. [caption id="attachment_10213" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Regent Seven Seas…
It's time to take a look at another “Steakhouse at Sea,” this time we cruise into Chops Grille which is featured on just about every Royal Caribbean cruise ship with a few exceptions. Like most steakhouses on land, Chops Grille is a dark wood, white tablecloth restaurant that features prime…
A cruise is a great way to spend a vacation relaxing, exploring new destinations, soaking up some sun and enjoying the serenity an ocean cruise offers. But there is also one other key ingredient to cruising... the food! It's no secret that eating is a large part of the cruise…
Let me see a show of hands, who's ready to hop on a cruise ship and visit Cuba? I know I am! Being American, the country famous for hand-rolled cigars, white-sand beaches, sweet rum and communism has been off limits. Of course, those crafty enough to figure a way into…
