by Ralph Grizzle

I'm Ralph Grizzle, editor of The Avid Cruiser magazine and host of Avid Cruiser TV. I've covered cruising for nearly 20 years, and beginning this year, I've teamed up with Cruise Specialists to bring you exclusive reports and video broadcasts. I hope you'll join me in the weeks and months to come, as I'll be doing what I've done for the past 20 years, and that is, traveling on cruise ships and to destinations worldwide. I'll also be working with Cruise Specialists to provide you with video, audio and articles about my travels. It's all designed to help you make informed decisions about the places you want to go next and the ships you want to sail on. I'm proud to be working with Cruise Specialists. They're as passionate about cruising as I am, and they provide the best-value in luxury cruises. Purchasing a luxury cruise can be complex. There are many ships, many nuances, many destinations, many departure dates and many categories of staterooms. You're better served by a professional travel agent who can guide you with the knowledge and resources at their fingertips. I encourage you to return to this web site, to read the articles, take a look at the videos, listen to the broadcasts and participate by browsing to our online passenger lounge and submitting your feedback or share your travel experiences. Tell me about the places you've visited - or want to visit - and about your experiences at sea. Together, we'll explore a world of possibilities for people, like us, who love ocean travel. I wish you happy sailings. Ralph Grizzle