http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/new-york-city-home-port-for-largest-ncl-shiphttp://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/new-york-city-home-port-for-largest-ncl-shipThe largest NCL cruise ship ever, the “Norwegian Breakaway” will be making New York City her home port. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Kevin Sheehan are proud to announce that she will be making a series of 22 seven-day cruises from New York to Bermuda beginning May 12, 2013 through Oct 6, 2013. Latitudes members can start making reservations on Friday, October 14, 201...Thu, 06 Oct 2011 23:00:18 -0400http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/ama-waterways-river-cruising-on-the-rhine-mosel-rivershttp://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/ama-waterways-river-cruising-on-the-rhine-mosel-rivers                              I just returned from my first River Cruising experience in Europe. I had some lovely & pleasant short sleeve tee shirt weather averaging between 53 to 65 degrees during the daytime.                                                         My seven night cruise started in Amsterdam , sailing south on the Rhine River to Cologne, Rudesheim, Mainz, Heidelberg, Koblenz, ...Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:05:30 -0400http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/crystal-symphonyhttp://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/crystal-symphony Our cruise on the Crystal Symphony departed Los Angeles and docked at Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerta Vallarta. Since we were traveling from Dec 5-12, 2010, the ship was beautifully decorated with holiday cheer.    Crystal Plaza's on the Crystal Symphony  We left our 15 year old son home and this was the first “grown-up” cruise my husband and I ever took. And I have to say, we had a specta...Wed, 22 Dec 2010 22:21:30 -0500http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/sandals-beaches-resortshttp://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/sandals-beaches-resorts How would you like to stay at a “LUXURY” all-inclusive resort?!  Boy, do I have the place for you!  If you want adults only, no children, then it’s ‘Sandals Luxury Included Vacations’.  If you have children and you want adult and children’s activities, then it’s ‘Beaches by Sandals’.   I just returned from Beaches in Turks & Caicos and it was beautiful and relaxing, yet, filled with exciting a...Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:26:49 -0500http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/beaches-resort-negrilhttp://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/beaches-resort-negrilBeaches, Negril located on the breathtaking stretch of the world famous 7-Mile Beach in Jamaica; this wonderful luxury all-inclusive resort for families. The fun & laughter never stop with supervised camps for kids of all ages. There are 5 specialty restaurants & a beach bistro; 3 pools ; scuba diving programs; spa & fitness; Sesame Street themed activities; Kid Kamp & Nursery; Pirates Island W...Sun, 08 Aug 2010 10:46:18 -0400http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/sandals-resort-whitehouse-jamaicahttp://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/sandals-resort-whitehouse-jamaicaJust spent 4 days in Sandals, Whitehouse, Jamaica.  It’s a luxury all-inclusive couples resort with three European-inspired villages – Italian, French and Dutch.  Each room & suite are oceanviews offering magnificent views overlooking the two-mile long beach, some with Butler Service.  We had the butler service. At first, we couldn’t think of what to do with a butler…???  One night, a small, fr...Sun, 08 Aug 2010 10:41:14 -0400http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/sandals-resort-negrilhttp://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/sandals-resort-negrilJust returned from seeing Sandals, Negril which is a luxury all-inclusive couples resort. They offer suites called Beachfront Crystal Lagoon Suite which are set upon a relaxing pool where you can dip your toes right outside of your patio.  That's where I'd like to stay next time I return!!The resort has seven miles of unbelievable silky white sand beach.  Spectacular sunsets can be seen sinking...Sun, 08 Aug 2010 10:38:54 -0400http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/royal-caribbean-s-tracking-system-for-childrenhttp://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/royal-caribbean-s-tracking-system-for-childrenKeep track of your children on the Oasis of the Seas!  No, not by following them around. The muster station wristbands that all young children on cruise ships must wear will be enhanced with an electronic device that will allow their parents to track them in real time as they wander the ship; an industry first.Guests can also rent Royal Connect phones for $17.50 which can be used to track their...Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:58:48 -0400http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/delta-connecting-detroit-to-asiahttp://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/delta-connecting-detroit-to-asiaDelta Air Lines has launched direct flights from Detroit Airport hub to Seoul, Hong Kong and expanded service to Shanghai. This is Delta’s development of Detroit as a major gateway to AsiaThis new service from Detroit is part of Delta’s summer 2010 schedule - the first fully consolidated schedule published following the airline’s merger with Northwest. Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:53:54 -0400http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/world-expo-greets-eight-million-visitors-in-the-first-monthhttp://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/world-expo-greets-eight-million-visitors-in-the-first-monthThe 2010 World Expo in Shanghai has brought in more than 8 million visitors in the first month since it opened on May 31, 2010. The largest daily total was 503,600 visitors. More than 190 countries and more than 50 international organizations have registered to participate in the Shanghai World Expo, the largest ever. China expects to receive almost 100 foreign leaders and millions of people fr...Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:50:07 -0400http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/world-yacht-cruise-around-manhattan-new-yorkhttp://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/world-yacht-cruise-around-manhattan-new-yorkI just returned from a dinner cruise around Manhattan on the Princess ship with World Yacht on a lovely June evening.  Boarding time was 6 pm.  Wow, it was great!  We were served a glass of champagne upon boarding.  Music was being piped onto all 3 decks.  Delicious hors d'oeuvres and more drinks were coming around.  The guests had one hour to board before sailing. We sailed from W 41 St down t...Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:43:10 -0400http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/alaska-cruise-ship-tax-has-been-loweredhttp://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/alaska-cruise-ship-tax-has-been-loweredIn 2006, Alaska had imposed a controversial tax of $46 a person for guests visiting on cruise ships.  As a result, tourism dropped and some of the cruise companies pulled some of their ships out as Alaska became a less profitable place to operate due to the growing taxes and regulation.   The cruise lines found they could make more money elsewhere. The vessels that left this summer are now sail...Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:12:09 -0400http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/celebrity-s-solstice-class-is-coming-to-europe-in-summer-2011http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/celebrity-s-solstice-class-is-coming-to-europe-in-summer-2011All four of Celebrity's Solstice-class ships will be in Europe 2011 – the ships are Solstice, Equinox, Eclipse & Silhouette.Celebrity Silhouette sets sail for the first time in July 2011.  It will offer a maiden voyage from Hamburg to Rome and a nine-night Mediterranean voyage. Then, it will operate 12- and 13-night Holy Land sailings roundtrip from Rome. After Celebrity Silhouette makes its de...Fri, 16 Apr 2010 01:05:01 -0400http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/well-being-program-on-holland-americahttp://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/well-being-program-on-holland-americaHow does this sound on a cruise ship?  Morning Tai Chi, Sudoku, afternoon Pilates, Wii bowling, yoga, step classes, spinning, Golf Challenge, ballroom dance classes, team trivia, and more……ready to sign up?!  Explore Wellbeing has extended the offerings of the Greenhouse Spa to incorporate new entertainment. Other interesting activities include the Party Planner hosting Explore Food & Entertain...Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:29:14 -0400http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/delta-planning-a-non-stop-flight-to-south-americahttp://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/delta-planning-a-non-stop-flight-to-south-americaDelta has requested authorization from the U.S. Department of Transportation to introduce two weekly flights between Detroit and Sao Paulo beginning Nov. 4. Delta already holds certain rights to operate Sao Paulo service, but requires DOT permission to fly from Detroit.Delta would operate the flights on Boeing 767-300ER aircraft with 35 seats in BusinessElite and 181 seats in Economy Class. Bot...Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:00:45 -0400