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...]
Alaska Cruise Tours: What Are They, and Why Should I Take One?
Springtime heralds the return of cruises to Alaska. Each year, dozens of ships ply the waters of Southeast Alaska and the Canadian province of British Columbia en-route from Vancouver or Seattle to the “Last Frontier.” While cruises to Alaska are familiar to … [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...]
Five Tips To Extract More Joy From Your Cruise
Our Five Tips To Extract More Joy From Your Cruise is perhaps more relevant than ever as cruisers continue to trudge through tough economic times in search of memorable cruise vacations. Our goal is to travel smart — and not break the bank. After all, it’s one thing to get a … [Read more...]
Angkor Wat Tour on the 2017 Grand World Voyage
Ever wondered what happens on an Overland Tour during a cruise? During this year's hosted Holland America Grand World Voyage, our intrepid host Henk Barnhoorn lead Cruise Specialists guests on three overland tours: China, Taj Mahal, and Angkor Wat. One of the great things … [Read more...]