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Should You Stay? Or Should You Go?

March 10, 2020 Ralph Grizzle

Should You Stay? Or Should You Go?

For those of us who are on cruises soon, a prevalent question can be summed up in the first two lines of The Clash’s 1982 hit, Should I Stay Or Should I Go? It’s an easier question to answer for hesitant travelers who stand to lose only fractions of their substantial … [Read more...]

Cruise News, General Interest, Ralph Grizzle

Nieuw Statendam Joins the Holland America Line Fleet

August 2, 2018 Ralph Grizzle

Nieuw Statendam Joins the Holland America Line Fleet

Holland America Line welcomed a new luxury liner to its fleet in December of 2018. The inspired Nieuw Statendam sports designs similar to the Pinnacle Class ship Koningsdam for an artful look to mix Holland America Line’s storied past and optimistic future. Creators Bjørn … [Read more...]

Cruise News, General Interest, Holland America Line Cruise Reviews

Five Perks of Off-Season River Cruises

September 27, 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Five Perks of Off-Season River Cruises

If you haven’t already noticed, the weather outside for most of us is starting to change. The summer season is definitely over, and fall is upon us. But that doesn’t mean you can’t take a river cruise. In fact, there are a number of great reasons you should consider river … [Read more...]

Cruise News, General Interest, River Cruises

What You Should Know Before Booking An Independent Excursion

November 3, 2015 Ralph Grizzle

What You Should Know Before Booking An Independent Excursion

It’s a situation that happens to nearly all cruisers at some point: They begin to consider branching out from the cruise line-offered shore excursions in favor of local options booked independently from the cruise line’s shorex department. Done right, an independent excursion … [Read more...]

Cruise FAQs, General Interest, Princess World Cruise Reviews

The Case For Cruise Itineraries With Only Smaller Ports

September 24, 2015 Ralph Grizzle

The Case For Cruise Itineraries With Only Smaller Ports

During my time at Cruise Shipping Miami, I repeatedly heard cruise executives talk about the need to offer their guests “authentic” experiences ashore. I couldn’t agree more. If you’re anything like me, you want to get out and meet the people who live in the regions you visit, … [Read more...]

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Her ideal travel day: venturing to a new place, learning something interesting and sharing a smile.
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