For travelers who relish the thrill of setting foot in places where relatively few people have ever been, and who love taking cruises, there’s a way to combine both of those passions. Interest is growing in expedition cruises, voyages that offer passengers the opportunity to become immersed in unique cultures, ecosystems and histories as […]
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A recent survey conducted by Travel Leaders Group finds that people are interested in going farther afield on vacation. With more options for flights, accommodations and activities, it’s now easier than ever to travel from Los Angeles to amazing places around the world. New airline routes at Los Angeles International Airport, and increased frequency on […]
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Your Luxury Vacation Bucket List
Luxury travel isn’t solely about the level of accommodations anymore. These days, it’s also about the unique experiences, personalized itineraries and destinations that travelers can choose around the world. According to the most recent travel trends survey conducted by Travel Leaders Group, luxury travelers are most interested in exclusive access, including VIP tours, cars and […]
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A Disney Dream Kind of Romance
Romance means something different to every couple I know. You can find romance in almost any situation if you look for it. So when a friend of ours asked about taking his family on a Disney Cruise to celebrate a birthday milestone, I was sure to let him know about the amazing adults only experiences onboard […]
The Haven by Norwegian Cruise Line offers guests a private world of luxury at sea. Every suite and villa provides guests with the finest amenities, and the expert services of our concierge and 24-hour butlers. Step outside your residence and you’ll enter a secluded Courtyard where you can spend your sea days relaxing, dining and […]
Our Arrival I recently took a mother and daughter trip with my high school best friend. We were on a 5-night cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Empress of the Seas and one of our stops was Cuba! Our arrival in the Havana port was early in the morning. We were up on the deck on the […]
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Melissa Recommends: Seasickness Cruise Advice
I like to think that I have a pretty strong stomach. Not too much will upset me, not food, travel, stress, etc. But boats/ships/ferries, they all throw a monkey wrench into my plans. I feel like I’m at one of those ‘meetings’, so, my name is Melissa and I get seasick (sometimes). OK, so not […]
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Missy Skoog’s Avalon River Cruise on the Danube
I had the opportunity to travel on an Avalon Waterways cruise from Budapest to Vienna on the Danube. Wow, what an experience! We stops at different ports along the river and did small guided tours. Some of the amazing cities we visited were Budapest, Bratislava, Durnstein Austria, Melk and Vienna. The Avalon Artistry II delivers […]
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Missy’s Skoog’s Disney Cruise
A Disney Cruise is pure magic from start to finish. From the moment we boarded, we were treated to exceptional service and Disney’s signature charm. Our stateroom was spacious and thoughtfully designed, with fun Disney touches throughout. Dining was a highlight, with themed restaurants and gourmet meals each night, while entertainment like Broadway-style shows and […]
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Melissa sets sail on the Disney Fantasy
I went on the inaugural sailing of Disney Cruise Line’s ‘Fantasy’ ship. It was not the normal itinerary that this ship will be doing in the future, but that’s what made it so much fun!!! There were several times that our ship passed another Disney Cruise ship throughout our sailing. Each time we did, our […]