Apr
28
2024
Picture yourself gliding along the tranquil waters of France's picturesque rivers, a glass of fine French wine in hand, as charming villages and glamorous cities pass by. France, with its 18 distinct regions brimming with cultural wonders and culinary...
Apr
27
2024
Fodor's cruise reviews offer travelers a comprehensive and insightful look into the world of cruising. My Fodor's expert cruise reviews cover a wide range of cruise lines, destinations, and amenities, catering to seasoned and first-time cruisers. From luxurious ocean...
Jan
16
2020
Regent Seven Seas Cruises promises an unrivaled experience, and they most certainly deliver. When every detail of your voyage has been taken care of, such as flights, airport transfers, shore excursions, and more, you know you are sailing with...
Dec
29
2019
Updated March 18, 2023
Virgin Voyages' first cruise ship, the Scarlet Lady, will set sail in April 2020. The Scarlet Lady is the first of Virgin's four planned vessels. This bold new cruise ship will be based in Miami and...
Oct
10
2019
Sailing on a Maine Windjammer Cruise is something I look forward to every summer. I have been lucky to have the opportunity to sail on several different schooners over the years. While most windjammer voyages are similar, the individual...
Oct
03
2019
The Royal Clipper is no ordinary cruise ship. One of the three vessels in the Star Clippers fleet, with five masts and 42 sails, she is the world's largest fully-rigged sailing ship. The Royal Clipper carries 227 passengers in 114...
Sep
09
2019
Updated August 10, 2025
Packing for a cruise requires thought and proper planning. You will need dressy clothes, casual options, bathing suits, shoes for multiple occasions, and more. Your stateroom storage options might be limited, so it is best not...
Jul
30
2019
While there are certainly times you need to be online and accessible, it shouldn’t be while you are on vacation. Everyone needs, and deserves, to unplug from the stresses of everyday life to recharge their human batteries. You will hardly be...
Jul
01
2019
Barge cruising is one of the most relaxed and luxurious ways to see the European countryside. Barge cruises are vastly different than other types of voyages such as a river, small ocean, or windjammer cruises.
First-time barge cruisers...
Oct
16
2018
I am not much for crowds, especially while on vacation. That means when I cruise, I tend to favor small luxury cruise ship lines that carry just a few hundred passengers. You won't find me on a mega-ship with thousands...
