5 things you absolutely must consider before cruising
Cruising can be an exciting and very affordable vacation option. Of course, it’s important to find the right cruise at the right price for your getaway. With more than 160 ships in the fleets of the 24 major cruise lines offering thousands of itineraries worldwide the choices and options can be daunting. Here’s a primer on what to consider when picking out a cruise vacation.
5 destinations where your dollar hasn’t been hammered yet
Lost in all the articles about the weak U.S. dollar are the destinations that keep pegging their currency to the greenback. Tim Leffel shows us five locations where you can be sure your money’s worth will stay constant.
Dutch treat: meet the Eurodam
The 86,700-ton, 2,104-passenger Eurodam is the largest and first in the new Signature-class series for Holland America Line. Compared to other new ships, Eurodam is mid-sized and doesn’t offer the recently hyped megaship trends like zip lines or ice bars. Instead the line has focused on what it says are relevant guest features like service and upgraded premium amenities.
Help! My cruise has been flushed away
Bathroom plumbing is probably the last thing you want to think about on a Caribbean cruise. But Richard Schulman was so riled up about his stinky stateroom – and Carnival’s unhelpful crew — that he documented his woes on a YouTube video. Anita Dunham-Potter tells the tale from the loo.