Tag Archives: cruises

The Budget-Conscious Cruiser

You can learn a lot from penny-pinching travelers who enjoy cruising the high seas.  These budget-conscious voyagers know what it takes to get the most bang for their buck.  When it comes to stretching your dollar on a fun-filled cruise, consider the following: Seek Out Sales:  Many large cruise companies, such as Carnival, Princess and Royal Caribbean offer special deals throughout the year.  Some of the most popular promotions include: reserve one full fare booking and get a certain percentage off the second passenger or reserve a 14-day cruise and get seven days free.  The deals can save you up … Continue reading →

The Cruise, My Marriage, and a Taste of the Amazing Race

One of the unexpected things Wayne and I got to do on our Alaskan cruise was play a game that gave us a taste of how we’d do on the Amazing Race. We fared about as I expected, but we also did a little bit better than I expected. Boat Activities Our first full day on the ship was a day at sea. (For those of you who haven’t taken a cruise before, that means it’s just you and the boat out on the open water. You don’t stop at any ports.) The first cruise we took (a short one … Continue reading →

Cruises Getting Healthy? When Were They Not?

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My husband and I were married on a cruise. It was a fantastic all-inclusive getaway. I remember that the biggest attraction for certain Baby Boomers in our party was the 24-hour food service. If food was being served, they had to be there. It didn’t matter if it was breakfast or a midnight buffet. (If we missed a meal, they felt it was important to tell us everything that we missed at the following meal.) Now cruise lines are trying to make things healthier for their passengers. They’re hoping to lure health-conscious baby boomers (not my parents) and others who … Continue reading →

Hurricane Season Travel Deals

Tis the season to be shopping for back-to-school items, harvesting tomatoes and… taking advantage of great hurricane season travel deals. Yes, hurricane season is in full swing and the savings on travel to tropical locations are abundant. Travel experts will tell you there are two major advantages to taking a vacation during the hurricane season: major discounts and fewer crowds. Of course, timing is everything. From now through the end of October you’ll save big time on travel to the Caribbean, parts of Mexico and Florida. What’s more, with school back in session you’ll experience the added bonus of sprawling … Continue reading →

Patriotic Travel Destinations

Happy Fourth of July! Regardless of where you may be celebrating this Independence Day here’s hoping your festivities are safe and memorable. If you are one of the fearless ones you may be braving the crowds at some of the nation’s most popular historic attractions (think Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Mount Rushmore, etc.). However, if you are like me you will be spending your Fourth at home with a family cookout and backyard fireworks and making plans to visit some historic attractions when the holiday crowds dissipate. If so, here are a few you might want to consider: In a … Continue reading →

Concert Cruises

In previous blogs I’ve written about Hawaiian cruises, luxury cruises, and cheap cruises, but there’s a type of cruise that’s been getting a lot of press recently and it has nothing to do with the 50th State; it’s not pretentious; and (unfortunately) it’s not that cheap. It’s called a “Concert Cruise” and it’s a chance for fans to listen to the likes of country-music star Kenny Chesney sing on a secluded beach in the Caribbean. But, that’s not all. Passengers who board the “Concert Cruises” can take part in Q&A sessions with their favorite crooners, or interact with them at … Continue reading →

Mystery Shopping: Cruises and Resorts

So, you want to shop a cruise or a resort. You’re thinking it would be a great vacation for you and/or your family. Wrong. Cruises and resorts are two of the most detailed shops there are. They do pay very well in many cases, but they require a lot. You won’t be relaxing, you’ll be working. Like the amusement park shops, some of them may allow you to bring your family, so you’ll essentially be working so that they can enjoy themselves. Do not ever schedule a shop like this on a vacation. It’s simply not doable. Mystery shopping is … Continue reading →

Disney Cruise Lines – Activities for Kids

Hello Disney blog readers! My name is Tracy, and I will be joining you all here as a blogger. I work for the Mouse now, at the Cruise Line, so my intention is to provide you with tips, tricks, and news regarding Disney Cruise Lines mostly, but also interesting facts and history about the Man, The Mouse, and the company. I love this company, and I always have loved everything Disney. I really am one of the “Big Kids” as we call them. Put me in the middle of the Magic Kingdom, and I swear I am five years old … Continue reading →

Murder on the Atlantic — Steve Allen

Call me a dope (no, please don’t; it’s been a bad self-esteem day as it is) but I didn’t know that Steve Allen wrote books. I remember him from television years ago as being a comedian and musician, married to Jayne Meadows, but I didn’t know that he had ventured into the world of Authorship. When I stumbled across this book on the library bookshelf I was surprised, and after having read it, I can say it was a pleasant surprise. Steve is a very funny man, and he’s a good writer. What intrigued me the most about his style … Continue reading →

LDS Vacations–LDS Cruises and Tours

This is going to most likely be my final LDS vacation blog for now. I have written about all the places that you can go in the United States of America, but I know that many people enjoy travel to Jerusalem, and to see the Mayan ruins. I personally know several people that have enjoyed travel to the Holy Lands. I think that most of them traveled in a tour group. There are many advantages to traveling in a tour group. You do not need to worry about transportation, and you also receive information about the sites that you are … Continue reading →