By Betsa Marsh, Journalist for All Things Cruise I’ve just plucked the stigmas from three dainty crocus flowers, and I only have 249,997 more to go before I harvest enough for a kilo of Spanish saffron. I’m learning the gentle art… CruiseCompete Mined Its Wealth of Data of Shifting Attitudes of Cruise Trends Courtesy CruiseCompete: DETROIT (Aug.18, 2020) – A survey by CruiseCompete.com, the web’s only competitive-quote cruise marketplace, has uncovered some interesting insights about new attitudes among travelers. The fact that well-traveled consumers are… As cruise lines continue to adapt their operations in response to COVID, Seatrade Cruise Talks are staging an ongoing series of webinars to update us on the latest developments in the industry. Most recently, the topic was “Making Expedition Destinations… These Small & Intimate Expedition or Yacht type vessels offer a private, exclusive ambiance, along with personalized service and the advantage of being able to port almost anywhere. Passengers get a feel for the water and experience destinations in a… MSC Grandiosa on 8/17/2020 became the first ship from the MSC Cruises’ fleet to welcome guests back and the first ship to implement the Company’s health and safety protocol. MSC Cruises’ flagship departed Genoa, Italy, for its first 7-night cruise… Traveling on an ocean liner is the epitome of the luxury cruise travel experience. I have been fortunate enough to enjoy several transatlantic voyages on lovely Cunard Line, and am looking forward to the next one. Please enjoy reading about… “Tipping is not a city in China.” I smiled when I saw that sign on a tip jar in a coffee shop. Although tipping is built in or automatically added to your bill on cruise ships, tipping is a major… Travelers looking for a fun cruise vacation have literally tons of vessel choices. But which one to choose? A “Big” ship or a “Little” ship? What are the advantages and disadvantages to each? Is one perfect for a getaway, a… Private Islands by Cruise Line Here’s a rundown of the private island ports of call by cruise line: Costa Cruises – Costa Cruises guests visit Catalina Island, off the coast of the Dominican Republic. It features activities such as volleyball, beach… Andrew Thompson slipped off his sandals and scrunched his toes in the luxuriant grass. “We don’t have this at home yet,” the Michigan man said. “It’s still winter so this green grass is quite a treat. Never expected to find…
Harvesting golden saffron
Survey Data Reveals New Post-Covid Cruise Trends
Making Expedition Destinations Stronger than Ever
Small Intimate Voyages – What is Your Preferred Type, Expedition, Explorer or Yacht?
Successful Recent Voyage on MSC Cruises Aboard the MSC Grandiosa
Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Voyage: The Experience of a Lifetime
What Do I Need to Know About Tipping?
Big Ship Versus Little: Which Sized Cruise Ship is Best for You?
Cruise Lines Private Islands
Celebrity Equinox cruise a happy 2020 memory
Heidi, Editor-In-Chief
