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Choosing a cruise ship for the December holidays 18 Aug 2013 | 11:19 pm
Santa met us at the embarkation gangway. He was five days early for gift-giving, but he set the tone for a two-week holiday cruise to the Caribbean. Behind him on Oceania’s Riviera, docked last Decemb...
Cruising on the new Royal Princess 25 Jul 2013 | 01:14 am
With all the hoopla today about George Alexander Louis, also known as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge, I’m reminding my friends that I saw Kate’s first baby weeks ago. The Duchess of Cam...
Seeking exclusivity on a big cruise ship, breaking away from the rest of the crowd 1 Jul 2013 | 11:07 pm
Cruise ships, like hotels and resorts, figured out years ago how to accommodate travelers who were willing to pay extra for exclusivity. They designed a concierge deck or floor, adding special perks s...
River cruises in Cambodia, Vietnam reach Angkor ruins and people of rural villages 6 Jun 2013 | 01:04 am
New riverboats are cruising in Cambodia and Vietnam. These vacation voyages are an eye-opener, not only to the famed stone Angkor ruins, but also to the lives of rural villagers who are emerging from ...
River cruises in Cambodia, Vietnam reach Angkor ruins and people of rural villages 6 Jun 2013 | 01:04 am
New riverboats are cruising in Cambodia and Vietnam. These vacation voyages are an eye-opener, not only to the famed stone Angkor ruins, but also to the lives of rural villagers who are emerging from ...
Riverboats for cruising the Columbia and Snake 29 May 2013 | 09:44 pm
For nearly three years, I have been wondering about the loss of a favorite cruise vessel, the Spirit of '98. In August, she will be back. Spirit of '98 is now Un-Cruise's Legacy Cruise West, the compa...
Riverboats for cruising the Columbia and Snake 29 May 2013 | 09:44 pm
For nearly three years, I have been wondering about the loss of a favorite cruise vessel, the Spirit of '98. In August, she will be back. Spirit of '98 is now Un-Cruise's Legacy Cruise West, the compa...
Cruising on Oceania's Riviera, a premium eating experience 20 May 2013 | 10:43 pm
When you pay extra to cruise a bit upscale, you get roominess, unlimited lobster tails, sushi, lamb chops Relaxing on Oceania's Riviera (Photos by David G. Molyneaux, TheTravelMavens.com) Cruise ships...
Cruising on Oceania's Riviera, a premium eating experience 20 May 2013 | 10:43 pm
When you pay extra to cruise a bit upscale, you get roominess, unlimited lobster tails, sushi, lamb chops Relaxing on Oceania's Riviera (Photos by David G. Molyneaux, TheTravelMavens.com) Cruise ships...
Norwegian Breakaway rocks New York 12 May 2013 | 01:59 am
Cruise lines normally shy away from mentioning “rocks” when talking about their ships and where they are sailing. Five water slides on Norwegian Breakaway (Photos by David G. Molyneaux, TheTravelMaven...
