Cruise Ships

One of the most common concerns aboard a cruise is safety. Many senior citizens and their family members are concerned with the health risks of taking a cruise. If you or your family has fears associated with extended cruises, you may want to seek guidance from your family physician. With a simple visit, your physician may easily be able to determine whether or not you are up for the voyage. If    .. more …

Getting ThereWe traveled Vancouver – Toronto-Miami via Air Canada. This part of the trip was uneventful and went smoothly. The only potential glitch was a US immigration officer that seemed to want to pick a fight. When we didn’t respond to his taunts and innuendos he stopped his attempts to engage us and grunted us on. We stayed at the Airport Hilton. Getting there was the part of the trip that    .. more …

Too often job seekers miss this opportunity because they mistakenly assume that applying through a hiring agency or concessionary company is not the best way to get hired. For this reason the applicant ‘pool’ tends to be much smaller. You can use this knowledge to your advantage and greatly increase your chances of success by making sure that you apply to as many concessionaires and staffing    .. more …

There is so much competition among cruise lines so finding a cheap cruise deal is easy today. Generally cruise ships built to carry thousands of passengers are luring a lot of first time cruisers off the land and onto the water. Cruise line competitiveness is only intensifying with big companies getting involved in few years in this business. These ships definitely need to be filled with    .. more …

For parents there are the usual activities. Your rest, relaxation and rejuvenation is certainly the focus and you can spend all the time you’d like lounging by the pool or on the deck, as well as making appointments for a massage or facial. There is plenty of evening recreation for once the kids are in bed, and it varies from ship to ship. There are also great opportunities for socializing and    .. more …

And by best, I mean the best in vacationing. Where else can you be treated like a queen or king, stay in luxurious comfort and wake up in a new city, island or country every day? But back to the new ships. If you like the biggest of everything, then the new Royal Caribbean International cruise ship is for you! The Liberty of the Seas will be the second in the Freedom family of ships. And when she    .. more …

Standing on the deck of the ship Carnivale in 1984, Micky Arison (then president) announced a new direction in the Carnival Cruise Line advertising program. The theme? “We’ve got the fun.” It was the following campaign that released the slogan that is still used by Carnival today: Fun Ships. This shifting of direction – at the leading of Arison – was one element that catapulted Carnival from a    .. more …

Here is your guide to the new cruise ships for 2009: Ready to hit our shores in May 2009, Costa Luminosa sister ship to Costa Serena is currently under construction at Fincantieri Marghera shipyard, Mantimo. The 13th ship in the Costa fleet has a GRT of 92,600. There are 1130 cabins onboard, 56 of these have direct access to the ships innovative and exclusive Samsara spa, 718 have private    .. more …

Just try to imagine yourself waking up on a cruise ship with a freshly brewed coffee and delicious breakfast, waiting for you in your own breakfast table. After having your breakfast you go outside and just bask in the sun or enjoy the beautiful scenery on your way to your destination. You then decide to take a dip in the cruise ship’s onboard swimming pool and Jacuzzi. After having that    .. more …

Family travel is on an upsurge, according to the Travel Industry Association, with one in four household trips-or more than 170.1 million- including children under 18. The experts at Travelers Advantage offer these tips and trips for the ultimate family cruise:Family Cruise Tips:• Be sure the kids’ programs are operating on the dates of your trip.• Check the size and location of the    .. more …

Storm incidents If you were an optimist then perhaps you would ignore this warning. But hang on, even cruise liners can sink. Let us review certain facts that would make you think.A ship named Phantom belonging to the Windjammer cruise line sunk in 1998. This was an eye-opener to all. It was a reminder that man is helpless against the fury of nature. The passengers were dropped safely on the shore    .. more …

Friday, July 24th, already saw healthier numbers with three cruises arriving on that day. Two cruises arrived to Puerta Maya pier; the Carnival Valor arrived at 6:30 am, and left at 4 pm; the Carnival Conquest arrived at 9 am, staying until 6 pm. One cruise, Freedom of the Seas, also arrived to the SSA pier. The estimated total of passengers was between 7,000 and 9,000. During the last week of    .. more …

Who in the world came up with these ideas? Aboard the Carnival Celebration you’ll find yourself transported into the heyday of New Orleans Mardi Gras. On Fascination and Hollywood, you can step back into the golden era of ocean liners with vintage designs throughout the ships. But who thinks up and executes these amazing design plans? Joe Farcus, that’s who! Joe Farcus is the ship architect for    .. more …

At this time of year, you will find some fantastic Autumn cruise destinations, and below you will find some great recommendations on where to take your cruise. Since the leaves begin turning during early autumn, Our Mother Earth truly flaunts, with swathes of yellow, gold, red and orange leaves converting the woodlands and hills of Canada and New England into enchanting lands. The shoreline north    .. more …

Whom you deal with when you are already on-board, providing all of your needs and ensuring your safety for the rest of your vacation? It is all about cruise lines.What is a Cruise Line?A company or corporation operates the cruise ships. Cruise lines are considered to carry two purposes. First is for transportation business, and second, in the leisure entertainment business. Aside from the    .. more …

How to Choose a Spring Break Vacation Cruise Find a spring break cruise that offers all the party options, entertainment, and amenities you want. Many cruise ships feature a variety of restaurants offering everything from exotic cuisines to pizza and burgers. Also, ask about the entertainment. Does the cruise ship offer modern-day music concerts with the type of music you enjoy? What other types    .. more …

The Caribbean holidays are ideal for experiencing the best water sports in the world. Disabled visitors might not be able to take part in such activities, but they can still feel the thrill and adventure of watching others doing jet skiing, parasailing etc. If they have only visual or hearing impairment, then they can enjoy lighter sports activities like canoeing and banana boat. The guides and    .. more …

These are just two of the unlimited options you can take in spending your weeklong vacation. You may consider an all-in-one vacation that is all in the price of one. Aside from it, your vacation should free you from any worries while you are relaxing. In this case, you can have your first cruise vacation. Book a cruise, embark the ship, and the rest of your vacation week is a good old history. If    .. more …

Select a Cruise Line vacation could be a relatively easy decision, but for several it’s not. You will find a big amount of shipping corporations currently vacations. These cruise lines always jobs inside world. How to find the perfect cruise line to vacation with, you might be encouraged to look for and a thorough review of all of one’s options. This includes the investigation of identified and    .. more …

Acapulco, MexicoAcapulco is famous for its beautiful beaches and different water activities you can do in the area. Some of these include a thrilling jet boat ride in the Papagayo River. If you want to sail, you can visit Roqueta Island to ride an Aka Tiki, the world’s largest catamaran. CiCi waterpark offers you fun water activities with their state of the art water facilities. You cana also try    .. more …