As your ship crosses Alaskan waters, the landscape’s natural beauty comes into view. Towering, snowcapped mountains dominate the horizon as lush, verdant forests frame the town before you. When you travel closer to the jagged, glacial-carved shore, wind from the land carries the … [Read more...]
Port Spotlight: Haifa, Israel
The beauty of a world cruise is visiting lesser-known ports of call that are often neglected from typical 7- or 10-day itineraries. These smaller gems tend to be less touristy, more authentic, and just as impressive—the kind place you feel welcomed to explore, where you find … [Read more...]
Rocky Mountaineer Train Review
Note from the editor: This post has been updated by Cruise Specialists staff to keep keep facts and updates about Rocky Mountaineer current since the original time of this train review. I recently had the pleasure of travelling with fellow travel advisors aboard Rocky … [Read more...]
Top Trends and Tips for Picking the Right Shore Excursions
Dedicated Cruise Specialists experts advise that consumers’ experiences in port can make or break their vacation. “One of the single-most important factors consumers consider when booking a cruise is where the itinerary will take them and what they can experience ashore,” said … [Read more...]
The Train Truth: 8 Reasons Why You Should Explore Great Britain by Rail
"Planes, Trains and Automobiles" is the name of a well-known 1987 movie. But it's also a question that many travelers to Great Britain ask themselves when choosing a mode of transportation. The next time your cruise starts here or you're just looking for a new way to explore … [Read more...]