Cruising

"How’ya getting on, b’y?" A Cheat Sheet for Cruise Newbies

Ok. If you’re not a Newfoundlander (or haven’t met one in your life), and you don’t know the expression “how’ya getting on, b’y,” let me extend my sincere sympathies. (Call me. I can fix you up!) “How’ya getting on, b’y” is universal for “how are you.” Of course, “how’ya getting on, b’y” also has meaning

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Regent Seven Seas: Alaska Cruise – Value Can't be Beat!

Regent Seven Seas Cruises have continued their award winning ways in 2010.   Regent was awarded the “Best Large-Ship Cruise Line” in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards again, and has won the “Best Large-Ship Cruise Line” in the Virtuoso Performance Awards. 2010 has been Regent’s best year to date too.  Rates tend to go up after the

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10 Tips for First Time Cruisers

During a recent conversation on twitter with other travellers and travel professionals (Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 pm est – called #tni, or travellers’ night in), the question was posed as to what advice you’d give to first time cruisers.  I suggested several items, as did other experienced cruisers and cruise travel agents.  I thought the tips raised were worth sharing with others. So, here

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Choose a Cruise

HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF BOOKING A CRUISE? THERE ARE 100’S OF SHIPS  FROM WHICH TO CHOOSE. AT THE DOCKS,  I’VE SEEN A FEW SHIPS; & BEEN CRUISING  – SO CAN GIVE YOU SOME TIPS. THERE ARE OCEANS, RIVERS,  OR CANALS TO SAIL. ENJOY THE SUN, OR THE ICE –  OR FIND A WHALE ! SEE ALASKA, ASIA , OR EUROPE MAYBE.

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises – a luxury you can afford!

[tweetmeme] Regent Cruise Line has a reputation for being the best of the best, and it has won enough awards to prove it (including “Best Mid-Size Cruise Line” – Zagat 2009, “Best by Rooms” – Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2008, “Best Cabins” – Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2008, “Best Rooms” – Forbes

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