Overall, the cruise industry encompasses a wide range of options from budget-friendly to ultra-luxurious experiences, ensuring that there is something for every type of traveler. Cruise lines vary significantly in terms of their target demographics, experiences offered, and overall luxury levels. For instance: Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Cruise Line is known for its budget-friendly optionsContinue reading “Finding Your Perfect Cruise Line”
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Welcome Aboard
From selecting the right itinerary, looking for information on ports of call or tips on selecting the right stateroom or saving money – find good advice in our Cruise Life section. Welcome Aboard!
Cruise Loyalty Programs • Part 2
Just like airlines and hotels, cruise companies want you to be a frequent customer and they have developed a number of plans to entice you to keep coming back. With names like The Captain’s Club, Mariner Society and Latitudes they generally structure their programs so the more you come back the more status you attainContinue reading “Cruise Loyalty Programs • Part 2”
Help From The State Department
Extra Protection While Traveling In the words of Monty Python; “Nobody expected the Spanish Inquisition” but travel always has a certain element of risk. Unfortunately todays news is making that painfully clear. One of the most important things you need when natural disasters and civil unrest erupts in a country where you’re traveling is aContinue reading “Help From The State Department”
Cruise Cabin Upgrades
Staterooms – What Are Upgrades If you do more than a few cruises, chances are you will be offered an upgrade. Generally upgrades fall into a few categories: Usually the first reaction when offered an upgrade is elation over your luck, but don’t jump at that offer right away. There are a few things toContinue reading “Cruise Cabin Upgrades”
Israel’s Ports Of Call
Visiting The Cruise Ports Of Call In Israel There are 116 miles of Mediterranean coast in western Israel stretching from Lebanon in the north to the Gaza Strip in the south. The two major ports of call for cruise ships are Ashdod just north of Gaza and Haifa another 70 miles north. Ashdod is withinContinue reading “Israel’s Ports Of Call”