The year in cruising – 2014 edition There has been a lot of cruise buzz lately (mostly not so good to be honest) but as a whole 2014 has seen a lot of growth in the cruise travel sector. Topping off the list of positive events was the launching of new ships, specifically Royal Caribbean’s…
Year: 2014
Carnival Corporation Cruise News
Christine Duffy and Super Bowl Ad making cruise news Carnival Corporation and popular cruise brand Carnival Cruise Lines has been busy making cruise buzz. Yesterday an announcement that Christine Duffy would take over at the helm of Carnival Cruise Line as President made it’s rounds on social media. Duffy, currently president and CEO of Cruise…
Christmas Markets photos
Christmas Markets in Europe River cruising is a great way to explore the Christmas Markets in Europe. Cruise companies like Uniworld and Viking River Cruises offer packages along the many rivers in Europe like the Rhine and Danube. River Cruising in Europe I have been on two river cruises to experience the Christmas Markets along…
Azamara Club Cruises – Cyber Monday cruise sale
Looking for a cruise deal? When I had my agency, I loved Thanksgiving and the cruise sales that would pop up to entice would-be cruisers to book. One sale came across my email today that sparked my interest from Azamara Club Cruises…. The offer is below. But before you read the offer, you should read…
Nauplion, Greece via Azamara Quest
Pleasantly Surprised – Nauplion, Greece The last port of call on our journey of discovery on Azamara Quest from Istanbul, Turkey to Piraeus, Greece was Nauplion, Greece. Captain Carl told guests that there was a general sentiment among the guests of being pleasantly surprised by this port that is located in the Peloponnese region of…
Cruise Global, Eat Local: Kallisti Taverna in Pyrgos Village
Local flavor of Santorini, Greece via Azamara Quest There are many ways to explore Santorini when visiting the island situated in the southern Aegean Sea. For me, it was about destination immersion, which was delivered via an exclusive tour offered by Azamara Quest. Guests who opted to get a sneak peek of the boutique cruise…
Azamara Quest: Marmaris, Turkey
Marmaris, Turkey port review: Turkish Riviera, there is such a thing. Azamara Quest called on Marmaris, Turkey, a beautiful port on the Turkish Mediterranean that is said to be the region that served as the location of the courtship between Antony and Cleopatra. For those cruise passengers wanting to pay homage to Cleopatra Azamara Club…
Rhodes, Greece by day and night via Azamara Quest
Roaming around Rhodes via Azamara Located in the Aegean Sea, Rhodes is a popular tourist destination located 12 miles off the coast of Turkey. Besides going to the beach and nearby archaeological sites, most cruise visitors will be happy spending the day meandering around one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe. Getting around…
A relaxing day in Kos, Greece via Azamara Quest
iVoyage: Azamara Club Cruises calls on Kos, Greece One of the biggest challenges for me when I am cruising is to remember that taking time to relax is just as important as going full-throttle to make sure I experience everything that is available. So when Azamara Quest pulled up alongside today in Kos, Greece I…
Shore Excursion Review: Taste of Turkey from Kusadasi
Insider Access: Taste of Turkish Country Life Kusadasi An Azamara Club Cruises Insider Access Tour Recap Kusadası, which is a popular resort town on Turkey’s Aegean coast, offers much more than tours to Ephesus. Most first-time cruise visitors will flock to the ancient Greek, later Roman, city of Ephesus. But not being one to follow…