21.6 million people go on cruises each year and out of these, 60% are from North America. Sadly, too many people associate cruises with overspending on budget and over-eating, but it doesn't have to be this way! Just as families can enjoy a cruise without breaking the bank, you don’t need to ...

Cozumel Mexico is the most popular cruise destination in the Caribbean, with over 3 million visitors annually and a favorite among the major cruise lines. Taking a shore excursion during your time here is definitely worth it, no matter the excursion you choose.  Cozumel itself is an island off ...

As baby boomers head for retirement, they aren’t slowing down. In fact, the 78 million Americans that fall into the baby boomer category have redefined retirement. These are folks that are going to rock concerts, sky diving and traveling the world in their illustrious golden years. In addition to ...

Take note next time you're boarding a cruise ship. As you step onboard the ship and are being checked-in by security staff, there's a table or series of tables with various items sitting on them. It resembles a lost and found table at a school or church.  But these aren't lost items.  The ...

If you’re planning a family cruise vacation, you’ll need to budget at least $100 per day per person, exclusive of airfares, according to Tripsavvy. While this has been the standard pricing across the board, more cruise companies are charging extra for items that used to be included in the ...

Sailing off into the beautiful sunset, experiencing the warmth and culture of all the beautiful tourist islands and attractions the world has to offer. The popularity of cruise holidays continues to grow and in 2015, we saw a record revenue of $39.6 billion dollars for the global cruise industry ...

If you have ever been on a cruise ship, you already know it’s an amazing time all around. Whether it’s the new cultures you’ve experienced while cruising, the endless cruise ship food, swimming and events, but you’re just not ready to go home yet, but you only have a few hours before your ...

Put on your comfortable shoes, grab your camera and disembark -- you’ve arrived in Seattle and time is of the essence. Home to some of the most beautiful scenery on the West Coast, the Emerald City is a popular choice for cruise stopovers. From picturesque parks to fish-filled markets, ...

San Francisco has always been a fascinating place. The charm is endless with its trolleys, steep hills, and verdant parks. Every year, more people move to this uniquely American town to join the growing community of technology leaders, emerging artists, and hardworking immigrant families. One of ...

Planning a cruise after Hurricane Irma? Here’s your update to the Virgin Islands today. The Virgin Islands have been a hot topic of discussion in the travel world the last few months. When Hurricanes Irma and Maria unleashed strong winds on the islands of the Caribbean, everyone was watching. ...