Celebrity Cruises® is taking the suite life to new heights with new premium and personalized enhancements for The Retreat. “At The Retreat, the world really does revolve around our guests,” said Laura Hodges Bethge, President of Celebrity Cruises. “We collected extensive feedback from past guests, loyalty members and our trade partners to inform how TheContinueContinue reading “The Suite Life: Celebrity Cruises Elevates ‘THE RETREAT’ Experience”
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Cruising with Kids: Family-Friendly Activities & Preparations
Cruising with your kids is an easy and fun way to explore the world. Many new ships are like floating resorts with endless options to keep all ages entertained. Your family is transported from port to port and you only have to unpack once! And no dragging suitcases from hotel to hotel! However, without proper planning and preparation,ContinueContinue reading “Cruising with Kids: Family-Friendly Activities & Preparations”
Ultimate Guide: What to Bring on Your Caribbean Cruise
You’ve booked your dream cruise to the Caribbean. Now the big question…what to pack! While you might think all you need to throw into your suitcase is a couple of swimsuits and a pair of sandals, there are many other things to consider. A Caribbean cruise vacation offers so much more than just pristine beaches…though there areContinueContinue reading “Ultimate Guide: What to Bring on Your Caribbean Cruise”
Uncover Sitka, Alaska: History, Nature, and Wildlife Adventures
Sitka is located on Baranof Island and is nestled between the mountains and sea. The arts flourish and an ancient native culture still thrives. Surrounded by rainforest, they share their home with brown bears, bald eagles, otters and all five species of Pacific salmon. This post may contain affiliate links which means if you clickContinueContinue reading “Uncover Sitka, Alaska: History, Nature, and Wildlife Adventures”
Icy Strait Point: Alaska Native Owned Port of Adventure
Icy Strait Point is Alaska Native owned-and-operated. All profits directly support the community of Hoonah…Alaska’s largest Native Tlingit village. In 2004, Celebrity Cruises partnered with the people of the village in order to bring cruising to Icy Strait Point and develop the area into a popular tourist destination. Since then, Celebrity Cruises has helped bringContinueContinue reading “Icy Strait Point: Alaska Native Owned Port of Adventure”
Top Things to do in Victoria – Butchart Gardens, Inner Harbor and Shore Activities
Victoria….the capital city of British Columbia. Named for Queen Victoria, the city is one of the oldest in the Pacific Northwest, with British settlement beginning in 1843. The city has retained a large number of its historic buildings…..the Parliament Buildings (finished in 1897) and the Empress hotel, which opened in 1908, are two great examples. The city’s Chinatown is the secondContinueContinue reading “Top Things to do in Victoria – Butchart Gardens, Inner Harbor and Shore Activities”
Cruising from Vancouver, Canada….Top Things to Do in the City
Vancouver is a vibrant city, with beautiful buildings and a plethora of things to do. It is a rare blend of big-city lifestyle and outdoor adventure. Where else can a person ski, sail and dance the night away, all in one single day? Not to mention all the hotels readily available for your vacation! The VancouverContinueContinue reading “Cruising from Vancouver, Canada….Top Things to Do in the City”
Discover Seward: Cruise Transfer Tours, Train Rides, and Adventure Activities
Many cruises begin or end in Seward. What is there to do? Is it possible to stay a few days before or after? And how do I get there from Anchorage…or back? First, let’s get there! You need a minimum of about 2 1/2 hours to travel between Anchorage and Seward. The 125-mile trip betweenContinueContinue reading “Discover Seward: Cruise Transfer Tours, Train Rides, and Adventure Activities”