California Coastal Part 2

Well sail away day has finally arrived and everyone bright and cheerful. At least as cheerful as two teens can been waking at 7 AM on a Saturday. Our Princess cruise departs out of San Pedro (Port of Los Angeles) which is about an hour and on half drive from home WHEN THERE ARE NO TRAFFIC ISSUES! So we are planning for a drive of two hours.

Just a few toiletries to finish the packing, a filling breakfast to last until we are on board for lunch and then loading the rolling duffle bags into the car and run through our final check list and away we go.MORE

The California Coastal Cruise - Part One

"Nothing will change!" Oh those infamous words had come back to haunt me over the past few years. In reality, the vacations changed dramatically from when we were just a couple to when we began traveling with our children in tow. Everything had to be more carefully planned out compared to a high level of spontaneity and adventure.

When our children both were over five years old, we began cruising again; our favorite vacation mode. The ships who are know to advertise as the Fun Ships provided us with many family cruise vacations that still hold special places in all of our memories. Now both children are teens and while the Fun Ships are still a favorite, we decided to expand their cruise experiences by taking them on a Spring Break Coastal Cruise on the Crown Princess. MORE

Reunion Cruisin

Cruising is an ideal way to reunite extended families or to celebrate an event such as an anniversary or wedding reception. Organizing family reunions can be a pain in the butt. Who's going to host them? Who's going to make all the arrangements? Who's going to make all that potato salad? What if there was someone to handle nearly all of the arrangements for your family? Have your family reunion on a cruise ship and work with a cruise specialist then sit back and count down the days until the big event.

One family member will be designated MORE

Time for Alaska Cruising

Have you ever wanted to go to Alaska and explore the unique beauty of this state? Try planning your vacation by taking an Alaska Cruise. An Alaskan cruise can take you to the great wonders of this majestic place.

Most of you have not experienced an Alaskan cruise. This is because when someone talks about cruises, people tend to think about beautiful and exotic beaches of the tropical paradises of the Caribbean. Cruise vacations in Alaska also exist, and anyone can enjoy a relaxing Alaskan cruise with all the amenities and services you would get on a cruise vacation in the Caribbean.

Alaska cruises offer many different MORE

Anyone Can Afford A Cruise Vacation

Well, for the most part this is true. Some may have to plan farther in advance then others but that is key. With sufficient planning and budgeting and a good understanding of all the costs involved in taking a vacation basically anyone can take a cruise vacation. This is where a Travel Planner who is a cruise is worth their weight in gold.

All the colorful advertisements paint an awesome picture MORE