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Da House, San Juan Puerto Rico
2010-02-14 19:51:00 Take me to the Moon If we can put a man on the moon, why does booking a vacation feel so damn complicated? Relax sunshine, if you're going to San Juan, we've got you covered. The city is a hopping metropolis of cruisers getting on and off ships, making hotels expensive and scarce. read more
By: GoGirlfriend
Cruise Countdown - 16 days to go
2010-01-28 01:20:00 Using the word of mouse to finish my planning Whether its traveling south of the equator or just south of the nearest boarder, cruising is my favorite winter escape. With less than 3 weeks to go before my cruise - and a business trip to Vegas to fit in there as well - I've got some serious work to do. read more
By: GoGirlfriend
Getting started with Geocaching
2010-01-27 03:02:00 Doesn't everyone love a treasure hunt? Isn't it an adrenaline-pumping experience to be so close to a treasure, hunting for it, that you can almost taste it? Now add the global village to the boundaries, a few satellites, some travel bugs and a peanut butter container wrapped in camouflage duct tape and the game is on. Welcome to geocaching! read more
By: GoGirlfriend
Haiti & Dominican Republic Tourism - Ethics After the Earthquake
2010-01-21 13:44:00 How will you travel now? Sure, you love the Caribbean with its turquoise blue waters, sugared beaches and umbrella-dressed drinks. But has the tragedy in Haiti on January 12, 2010 scarred the fantasy? read more
By: GoGirlfriend
My Beach Bucket List
2010-01-20 00:49:00 The just do-it list for beach bunnies 24 days until I leave for my glorious cruise through the Southern Caribbean with Princess Cruise Line...and I'm revisiting my very special bucket list. read more
By: GoGirlfriend
Cougar Cruising
2010-01-15 15:05:00 Too hot for Carnival, but RCL & Norwegian are game! Long before being a cougar was an aspired status, Anne Bancroft was a martini-swilling housewife with a penchant for young cubs. But times have changed and cougars are everywhere ? even cruises. Carnival hosted the first Cougar Cruise but couldn?t stand the heat. read more
By: GoGirlfriend
Cruise Ships Suspend Operations in Haiti
2010-01-14 03:06:00 Catastrophe changes the Caribbean map again If you have family or friends in Haiti (as I do) cruising is the last thing on your mind tonight. There's no way to get through, no way to know if those we love survived - and will survive the coming days. Our prayers are all we have, but they're not enough, not nearly enough... read more
By: GoGirlfriend
Wireless Access on Your Cruise
2010-01-13 03:33:00 Social Media junkies - connection is coming to a ship near you You know who you are. You with the carpal thumbal syndrome. You want to cruise but you don't really want to get away from it all - not electronically at least. read more
By: GoGirlfriend
Romantic Dining on Cruise Ships
2010-01-11 12:12:00 Busting free from the cliché of cruise ship dining There's something about a romantic dinner that goes straight to the primitive, emotional part of the brain. Oysters spoon fed by your lover. A sip of red wine. A nibble of chocolate. It's the universal currency for lovers and tapping into its emotional power is a tango we all want to dance - over and over and over and over again. read more
By: GoGirlfriend
No Passport + No Travel Insurance = Lots of Worries
2008-04-30 14:58:00 Are you prepared for life threatening situations when you travel? A sick child is scary enough when you have access to your family doctor and health insurance. It's down-right terrifying when your child falls ill in a foreign country. The Cortes family traveling aboard Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas found out just how challenging it can be this past weekend. read more
By: GoGirlfriend
Celebrity Cruises Snuffs Out Smoking in Cabins and Balconies
2008-04-11 21:05:00 Smokers - Butt out or pay up If following your bliss involves lighting a cigarette, you can forget about getting satisfaction on Celebrity Cruises. Beginning in October, smoking will no longer be allowed in cabins and on balconies. And if you're thinking there's a way around the ban, think $250 cleaning fee for violators. read more
By: GoGirlfriend
Zip Lining Safety - Cruise Passenger Death Raises Safety Concerns
2008-04-01 13:53:00 Cruise lines scramble to answer safety questions in the wake of tragedy Ever thought of taking a zip-line tour while visiting the Caribbean? Adrenaline-pumping excursions are lightening rods for cruisers and resort guests who want to feel the rush in a relatively safe environment. But Barbara Sue Fojtasek, 44, of Texas found out that thrills can come with a steep price tag. read more
By: GoGirlfriend
Cruise Tipping - Who, How and When?
2008-03-17 18:31:00 It's the most talked about topic - and the least understood Whether you're a veteran cruiser or a first-timer, knowing who, when and how much to tip can be vexing. For starters, every cruise line does it differently, and even when they explain it, it's still ambiguous and confusing. And for first time cruisers who were expecting an all-inclusive vacation, tipping can be an unexpected bill at the end of a vacation. read more
By: GoGirlfriend
Cast Yourself Away - Find Your Perfect Island
2008-03-14 21:10:00 Ready to vacation but can't decide where to go? Love to travel but don't have a clue which island you want to castaway on? We understand, pigeon, it's hard. GoGirlfriend has been there and done that and we're here to help. read more
By: GoGirlfriend
5 Reasons to Book Your Cruise Now
2008-03-14 20:52:00 Never cruised before? Now's the perfect time to catch the wave! Been there and done all that at all inclusive resorts? What about a cruise? There's so much about cruising Cruise, Baby, Cruisethat makes me want to go again and again and again. read more
By: GoGirlfriend
Passport Card - Cheaper Cruise Travel
2008-03-12 19:49:00 New US passport gives cruisers a cheaper option Planning to cruise your way through the Caribbean? Lusting for some "me" time on the Mexican Riviera? What about a ski trip north to Whistler? The new US passport card may be your "cheaper" ticket to travel in 2009 when passport laws tighten up at land border crossings. read more
By: GoGirlfriend
5 Favorite Spring Break Beaches
2008-03-12 15:10:00 Best Beaches in America if you're breakin' outta here! Going to the beach in March is as close to heaven as you can get while still paying taxes. But how do you pick the beach? read more
By: GoGirlfriend
Mi Dushi Yourself in Aruba
2008-02-20 18:15:00 Mi Dushi - Aruba's greatest escape from reality Mi DushiAruba is like my beautiful, older cousin, Jen. All the other islands know that no matter how hard they try, they'll always look gangly and awkward next to year-round sun, a beach for each day of that year and Mi Dushi. read more
By: GoGirlfriend
Not So Hot Caribbean Islands
2008-02-15 19:49:00 Cooling hot spots you won't miss visiting this year read more
By: GoGirlfriend
Our Next Favorite Island Getaways
2008-02-15 18:19:00 Sun seekers crave fresher, trendier and less crowded islands read more
By: GoGirlfriend
Helicopter Ride Over an Active Volcano
2008-02-14 17:34:00 Montserrat - Soufrière Hills Volcano Ever seen an active volcano, up close and personal? This video (shot last week) shows Montserrat's Soufriere Hills Volcano, which began erupting in 1995 (after being dormant for almost 4000 years). read more
By: GoGirlfriend
Club Orient - St. Martin
2008-02-13 18:11:00 Orient yourself for a textile-free vacation read more
By: GoGirlfriend
St. Kitts Volcano Crater Hike
2008-02-12 20:47:00 Forget the beaches, Mt. Liamuiga is waiting for you! Say St. Kitts and images of white sandy beaches, swaying palms and turquoise blue waters come to mind. Ready to go off-beach and really see what the island is all about? read more
By: GoGirlfriend
the wonderful ports of call
2008-01-09 15:40:00 I’ve been telling all my friends about the great cruising experience we had with the Norwegian Cruise Line since we returned. Opposed to lots of critics and negative remarks, we thought the Pride of America was a wonderful cruise liner to sail with. We enjoyed the itinerary and various ports of call, the food, service ...
By: Doris on Travels
Disney Cruise Ports of Call
2007-09-29 09:38:00 Disney Cruise Ports of Call While the Disney cruise ships themselves are a fabulous vacation destination, they are also a floating 'Fantasyland', traveling to beautiful and exotic ports of call. If you can manage to tear yourself away from the activities and amenities of the Disney cruise ships for a few hours, many wonderful adventures await you when the ship docks. The Disney Wonder departs each Sunday from Port Canaveral for a 4 night cruise, and again each Thursday for a 3 night cruise. Both itineraries include stops at Nassau, Bahamas and Castaway Cay, Disney's own private island paradise. The 4 night cruise also includes either one day at sea, or an additional stop at Freeport, Bahamas. The Disney Magic departs from Port Canaveral each Saturday for a 7 night cruise, and it alternates between cruising the eastern Caribbean and the western Caribbean. The Eastern Caribbean cruise includes stops at St. Thomas/St. John, St. Maarten and Castaway Cay, while the Western Carib...
By: Luxury Life
Popular Cruise Ship Destinations and Ports of Call
2007-02-15 23:41:01 When considering vacationing aboard a cruise ship, there are many individuals who are unaware of what to expect. Individuals that have never been on a cruise ship before are likely to be a little bit confused when it comes to cruise ship destinations and ports of calls. If you are ...
Excitement Awaits You At The Various Ports Of Call On Your Dream Cruise Adv
2007-02-02 08:09:02 By: Karen McNichols Everyone knows that the best part of taking a cruise is getting to see numerous exotic locations in a short period of time without ever having to unpack. As part of your cruise package, you will undoubtedly be dropped on the very doorstep of hot travel destinations found ...
By: Cool Biking Blog
Popular Cruise Ship Destinations and Ports of Call
2006-10-21 20:06:01 When considering vacationing aboard a cruise ship, there are many individuals who are unaware of what to expect. Individuals that have never been on a cruise ship before are likely to be a little bit confused when it comes to cruise ship destinations and ports of calls. If you are ... |



