Apr 30th, 2013 at 3:00PM: When we review travel apps that actually do something, they often tap crowd-sourced information that is as rich (or not) as the number of users who have contributed their opinions or reviews. GPS-based travel apps take existing technology and manipulate it in one way or another to bring every thing from finding a friend on the road to creating a virtual journal of our travels, step by step. In the ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Apr 30th, 2013 at 3:00PM: When we review travel apps that actually do something, they often tap crowd-sourced information that is as rich (or not) as the number of users who have contributed their opinions or reviews. GPS-based travel apps take existing technology and manipulate it in one way or another to bring every thing from finding a friend on the road to creating a virtual journal of our travels, step by step. In the ...A Tale Of Two Cruise Ships Under Construction
Feb 22nd, 2013 at 3:00PM:
Coming up this spring, Princess Cruises and Norwegian cruise lines – two of the most popular cruise lines with mainstream cruise travelers – have new cruise ships coming out. Considering that both are under construction right now and both offer sister ships being built for later delivery, choosing one might be difficult for cruise travelers. Before we get too far down the road, ...Authentic, New York City Experience, On A Cruise Ship
Dec 1st, 2012 at 4:00PM:
Norwegian Cruise Line will launch new Norwegian Breakaway from New York City in May 2013. Busy getting New Yorkers into the idea of sailing away on their newest ship, Norwegian has everyone from the Rockettes to celebrity chef's excited and involved in one way or another. Now Norwegian Cruise Line has good news for travelers who might not get into fancy restaurants or new-ship features.
...5 Ways To Save On A Cruise Vacation, But Should You?
Nov 17th, 2012 at 4:00PM:
People who talk about how to save on a cruise vacation, often compare them to "floating hotels," a way of thinking that can easily make cruise ships come out ahead financially. Just the all-inclusive nature of a cruise makes sailing popular. We get it. The issue is not which is a better value but how to save on cruises themselves. We understand it's a good deal, but how do we maximize that ...Cirque Dreams Travels The Country, Tours Military Bases Worldwide
Nov 8th, 2012 at 2:00PM:
The first-ever Cirque Dreams World Tour performed at 17 U.S. military bases throughout ten countries in January. Now, Cirque Dreams Holidaze promises to light up the 2012 holiday season transforming stages at five military bases in Korea and across the United States into a magical holiday wonderland.
This is not your mother's Christmas pageant either. The traditional elements are there but ...Cruise Line Can't Build New Ships Fast Enough
Oct 18th, 2012 at 5:00PM:
Norwegian Cruise Line announced this week a plan to build one, maybe two more new ships, their biggest yet, on the heels of their two Project Breakaway ships that are still under construction. Citing the buzz among cruise travelers and travel professionals in Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway as reason enough to build the 163,000 ton ships, the cruise line is as confident as ...Cruise Line Taps Top Artist For Hull Design
Sep 6th, 2012 at 3:00PM:
Norwegian Cruise Line today released the first image of the hull art planned for its next ship, 144,000 ton Norwegian Breakaway, designed by pop-artist icon Peter Max.
Covering 40,000 square feet of the ship's exterior, the New York City-themed design features images of the Statue of Liberty and the New York skyline.
"The Big Apple is known for its love of art and its many galleries -- ...Cruise Lines Court New Yorkers With More Ships, Better Value
Apr 20th, 2012 at 3:00PM:
New Yorkers and most of the upper east coast of the United States have had few cruise ships to choose from. Traditionally, cruise lines sailed most of their ships from warmer, southern ports, which added the cost of a flight to a cruise vacation package too. Now, cruise lines are positioning more ships from upper east coast ports with a special focus on the New York market. The end result is, ...The Haven By Norwegian a new boutique hotel chain, at sea
Jul 20th, 2011 at 7:00AM: Norwegian is known as the cruise line of Freestyle Cruising, a concept that is all about giving passengers the freedom of choice to have their own style of vacation. Last year's debut of Norwegian Epic brought in a new era in at-sea entertainment, dining and accommodations. Looking forward to 2013 and 2014, Norwegian has two new 4000-passenger ships called Project Breakaway in the works. Recently, ...Photo of the Day- the old and the new
Jul 2nd, 2011 at 5:00PM:
Today's Photo of the Day comes from flicker user Kumukulanui who tells us "The 'Pride of America' cruise ship moored off Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawai'i. Just in front of it is a small craft made in the style of the traditional wa'a kaulua (twin-hulled canoe) that Hawaiians used to travel around the Pacific Ocean in centuries past."
Do you have some photos from your travels that ...Cruise lines branch out, sell other stuff too
Apr 11th, 2011 at 4:00PM:
Looking to be the best-dressed passenger on your next cruise? No? How about looking like you went on a particular ship but didn't really make it? No? Hmm, well how about you want a cool gag gift to give your friend who hates even the idea of a cruise? Oh, that might work? Well now there is no need to sail anymore just to get all the cool cruise line swag that makes your friends green with envy ...The Cougar Cruise is back!
Apr 7th, 2011 at 3:00PM:
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to sea, here they come again. The Cougar Cruise is back and it's a cruise to the Bahamas, December 2-5, 2011, aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Sky, departing from Miami.
"Adult Cougars (older women) and Cubs (younger men) of all ages" says The Society of Single Professionals and SinglesTravelCompany.com, co-sponsors of the event, are ...Old cruise ships get new features
Apr 2nd, 2011 at 7:00AM:
When a new cruise ship comes out, it has all the latest features and what cruise ship designers hope will provide the best, most relevant experience for today's cruise passenger. Later, after those new features turn out to be of an enduring nature, cruise lines often add them to older ships. Sometimes this process adds value to older ships that would otherwise be lacking in features by ...Cruise lines give back
Mar 30th, 2011 at 7:00AM:
Cruise lines are often in the news for a variety of reasons these days, some good, some not so good. The not-so-good stories touch topics like a passenger or crew member lost at sea, attacks on their record as a friend (or foe) of the environment and more. Good news includes a focus on safety in an unsafe travel world, the great value a cruise vacation represents and every once in a while ...Travel still safe to Hawaii and U.S. West coast
Mar 28th, 2011 at 2:30PM:
Despite fears over effects of the recent Japanese nuclear power plant disaster, authorities pronounced travel still safe to Hawaii and the U.S. west coast. Stories of a giant cloud of nuclear waste on the way to cripple the United States and an e-mail predicting acid rain turned out to be a hoax. It is almost business-as-usual for travelers, with a few exceptions to be aware of. ...Cruise line price scare: real or strategic plan?
Mar 4th, 2011 at 7:00AM:
Earlier this week, Norwegian Cruise Lines announced that at the end of March prices would go up. Noting high demand for their anything-goes "Freestyle" version of a cruise vacation, the line said it planned to raise prices ten percent. If that announcement has a familiar ring to it, there might be a good reason why says one industry expert. Let's play along.
First, the line cushion's the ...Cruise prices on the rise along with popularity
Mar 2nd, 2011 at 4:00PM: Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line announced this week plans to increase cruise fares by 10% starting April 1st. Not because middle-east unrest might spike oil prices. Not because of cost overruns or shrinking bottom lines. Travelers are buying again.
"We've seen exceptional demand spurred by our Wave Season promotion, particularly for the popular summer destinations," said Norwegian Cruise Line ...More cruise lines cancel calls to Mazatlan after shooting
Feb 27th, 2011 at 3:00PM:
Carnival Splendor is back after months of repairs after the disabling fire of last November. There will be no call in Mazatlan though as Carnival Cruise Lines, along with Norwegian Cruise Lines canceled calls to Mazatlan last week. The shooting of two men in the parking lot of a hotel is to blame.
The two men shot were not tourists or cruise ship passengers but the hotel is one frequented ...Cruise line adds new cabins, upgrades to older ship
Feb 27th, 2011 at 7:00AM: Whenever a cruise line adds new stuff to old ships, it's a big deal. This time, it will happen during a dry dock maintenance period this coming May. Norwegian Cruise Line will add a total of 58 new cabins to the 2,224-passenger Norwegian Dawn including 28 new suites.
The suites include four 667-square-foot to 732-square-foot owner's suites and 24 family suites, ranging from 408 square feet to ...Norwegian Epic studios win design award from Travel + Leisure
Feb 18th, 2011 at 12:00PM: Hailed by single cruise travelers as the first and only cruise line to offer special accommodations for the solo cruiser, Norwegian Epic's studio staterooms were recognized for their innovative design.
"The Studio staterooms on Norwegian Epic have been extremely well received and we are pleased to be able to offer solo traveler's an opportunity to visit great destinations while experiencing ...
