cruise ships

When you go on a cruise, there are some things certain guests do that, if they’re not particularly embraced by the cruise line, they are at least tolerated. A prime…

Through the years, as more and more people have discovered the joys of travel, select cities around the world have tried to reign in what they view as overtourism. They…

When people think of health issues on cruise ships, their minds usually go to outbreaks of norovirus. That’s a highly contagious virus, typically spread by the fecal-oral route, which causes…

Most people are aware, at least somewhat, that different cruise brands fulfill different niches. Disney Cruise Line, of course, is well known to be for families and Disney fans in…

According to Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), cruising has grown by 17.5% in North America between 2019 and 2023. That’s an increase of nearly 3 million more cruisers, just from…

Each cruise line has its own niche. Four Seasons is for those who expect the greater things in life. Carnival focuses on smaller budgets and tends to be the “party”…

Cruising has always had its fans. But ever since the pandemic waned, cruising has taken off like crazy (*cough* as have their prices, especially for luxury cruises *cough*). People are…

Cruise ships are amazing things. They’re hotels, restaurants, bars, gyms, pools, shopping centers and entertainment complexes rolled into one – all while floating in the middle of the ocean. I…

Joe and I are big fans of Key West. There was a time we went every year, usually for an extended weekend. At one point, we visited often enough (once…

Love it or lump it, TikTok has made its place in the world. And although some of the TikTok videos out there are fun and sometimes even helpful, some are…