The national parks of the United States are some of the greatest places in the world to enjoy nature…

Certain cruise lines are requiring vaccines without exception, while others are only requiring guest…

Princess Cruises’ “Club Class Dining” offers greater convenience and more ways to tempt your palate …

If you’re going on a Princess cruise, here are some cruise tips you should know before you cruise.…

The Ruby Princess chefs are true culinary artists who insist on serving the very finest cuisine. The…

The 3,084-passenger Ruby Princess sailed out of dry dock in December 2015 with many new features, in…

Canada is a captivating country and each of Canada’s UNESCO sites represents a site that has contrib…

Those who book their cruise in a traditional manner instantly receive a cabin assignment, those who …

With identity theft rampant, keep only the essentials in your pocket or purse. Over at AARP — whe…

Ugly American vs. Thoughtful American Americans’ trips often suffer because they are treated like…

At a time where air travel costs much less than it did in past years, it is no wonder that more peop…

Late-arrivers for airline flights can often hop on another plane to their destination with just a fe…

National monuments protect a wide variety of natural and historic resources, including sites of geol…

Over time, cruise lines and cruisers have become more tech friendly. Starting in 2022 and beyond, yo…

Whether you’re off to Africa for a month or headed to a national park for the weekend, the gear you …

The United States has 61 protected areas known as national parks that are operated by the National P…

There are 128 protected areas in the United States known as national monuments. The President of the…

You may think you have everything you could ever need for a cruise, but there may be a couple cruise…

Here is handy glossary of cruise ship terminology which includes some of the new terms and acronyms …

We recently cruised on the Ruby Princess and had a chance to experience MedallionClass for the first…

Princess Cruises have some of the best options for drink packages, both alcoholic, non-alcoholic and…

Beginning with the Regal Princess on November 13, 2017, Princess Cruises has rolled out their innova…

Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s fastest growing cities and is a favorite place to visit among those…

Auckland is the largest and most populous city in New Zealand and, contrary to popular belief, it is…

Napier and Hawke’s Bay have become New Zealand’s premier lifestyle getaways. Located on the North Is…

New Zealand’s capital offers stunning views of forested peninsulas, dramatic cliff-side homes and fi…

Akaroa is located on the Banks Peninsula about 52 miles (84km) south of Christchurch. The name Akaro…

Dunedin (pronounced “Dunn-knee-din”) is perched on the hills above one of New Zealand’s loveliest ha…

Princess Cruise ship in Milford Sound One of the highlights of our cruise to New Zealand was sai…

Sydney, the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and the most populous city in Australia an…

This post will answer some frequently asked questions about cruise luggage tags, and also share info…

France has 45 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including 6 transboundary sites. Of France’s World Herita…

Switzerland is known for its majestic mountainous landscapes, but the country’s natural assets are n…

Along with 61 National Parks, there are 24 World Heritage Sites, including 2 transboundary sites, in…

If you are planning a trip to Germany, you should try to visit some of the UNESCO World Heritage Sit…

The Netherlands has a long and rich cultural history. Despite its small size, the Netherlands boasts…

If you have never been on a cruise, you may wonder why so many people claim that cruising is the bes…

In production since at least 1799, this classic German scent has adorned the wrists of men and women…

Stories about elves have long tradition in Germany, and have been passed along orally for generation…

The Rhine’s lush hillsides are thick with wine grapes, thriving towns, and towering castles. The hig…

Cologne Cathedral is Germany’s most visited landmark with an average of 20,000 visitors a day. This …

Perched high atop a steep hill overlooking the town of Braubach, Marksburg was constructed around 12…

The grandeur of Cologne’s romantic Romanesque meets grand Gothic Kölner Dom draws crowds from around…

If you are planning a cruise, you’re probably thinking about what to pack for your fabulous vacation…

Cologne’s Imhoff Chocolate Museum (Imhoff-Schokoladenmuseum) is located in the Rheinauhafen (Rheinau…

Cologne is the fourth largest and possibly the most famous city in Germany. The city sits on the ban…

Each port on our Viking Rhine Getaway cruise typically included one free excursion and several at ad…

The Domaine du Daley was founded in 1392, making it the oldest commercial entity in Switzerland. It …

Switzerland isn’t drastically different from other countries in Europe, there are a few things to kn…

Since their launch in 2012, the Viking Longships have received great acclaim for their state-of-the-…

We extended our Viking Rhine Getaway cruise to take in the pure mountain air of Zermatt, the car-fre…

Heidelberg is often referred to as one of the most romantic towns in Germany. It’s colorful streets …

Zermatt had everything we hoped to see and experience on trip to Switzerland – wooden chalets, rocky…

Strasbourg remains a hybrid; part German, part French and part medieval village, part modern Europea…

  UNESCO World Heritage Site (1997) Kinderdijk is a village in the the Netherlands’ So…

Amsterdam has a fascinating history and is part of the reason this city is on so many travelers’ buc…

The secret to a wonderful day ashore is to plan ahead. Research and educate yourself about the attra…

Taking a river cruise on the Rhine for castle hopping or exploring the villages along the Rhine is h…

With plenty of active adventures and beautiful scenery to admire and/or photograph, it’s no surprise…

Glacier Bay National Park is a beautiful U.S. National Park located just west of Juneau, Alaska. Wit…

Alaska has 17 National Park Service sites and several of the Alaska sites have a park…

Here are some of the best reasons to cruise with Princess and what to expect if you book a Princess …

If you are planning a cruise, you should be aware that cruise ship cabins are pretty compact. An ins…

Whether this is your first cruise or you’ve cruised before, you’re probably wondering what to expect…

Victoria, western Canada’s oldest city, was founded in 1843 as a Hudson’s Bay Company trading post. …

Ketchikan is known as Alaska’s “First City” because it’s the first major community travelers come to…

Skagway was the gateway to the gold fields for the thousands who flocked to Alaska and the Yukon wit…

Our cruise with the Ruby Princess took us for a week through the inside passage along the Alaska coa…

The crater at the Haleakalā National Park on Maui is rich with stories of ancient and modern Hawaiia…

The American College of Emergency Physicians and the CDC encourage travelers to pack a first-aid kit…

Whether your goal is to avoid checked or excess bag fees by packing light, reserve your in-port shop…

Navigation apps are one of the most useful features of smartphones, and Google Maps is widely consid…

The Grand Canyon is easily one of the more iconic National Parks in the USA to visit – and…

I know Las Vegas isn’t everyone’s cup of tea! It’s the kind of city that people either love or hate;…

The Valley of Fire is Nevada’s very first State Park. Named in 1935 to reflect its fiery sandstone f…

Easily drivable from Las Vegas, Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam is easily one of the best things to do …

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park encompasses two active volcanoes: Kīlauea, one of the world’s most a…