Spring Break on the High Seas

Given the recent string of cruise line disasters, you’d think that you’d be able to snag a hefty money-saving offer by a major carrier right about now. Well, think again. I checked, and no luck. Cruising with my child is at the top of my bucket list and I figured I would dig around a bit to see if we could score a last-minute deal on a spring break sailing. While there are some deals out there, none of them coincide with my daughter’s break from school. What’s more, in most cases, flights to the cruise’s departure city cost more … Continue reading

Is A Theme Cruise Right For You?

You’ve heard of Disney cruises, and Concert cruises, but what about Caviar cruises and Gothic cruises? Or, how about setting sail on a luxury ocean liner and being surrounded by passengers with pointed ears discussing the dangers of the Klingons? You guessed it—a voyage on a Star trek cruise. Ahoy maties! Welcome to the wonderful world of theme cruises. In a previous blog I detailed the popularity of these high seas theme outings. Hitting the water with a purpose (besides getting a tan and indulging in all-you-can-eat-buffets) is a growing trend. In the past several years cruise lines have been … Continue reading