How will the death of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro affect travel to Cuba? We are republishing articles about recent visits to Cuba by ecoXplorer editor Evelyn Kanter. This is from May, 2016: I'm just back from a week aboard the Fathom Adonia, the first US-flag cruise ship to sail to Cuba in more than 50 years, marking a new chapter in Cuban-American relations. Music, dancing, flags flying … [Read more...]
Cruising to Cuba aboard Fathom Adonia
I'm just back from a week aboard the Fathom Adonia, the first US-flag cruise ship to sail to Cuba in more than 50 years, marking a new chapter in Cuban-American relations. Music, dancing, flags flying and lots of cameras marked our departure from Miami and our welcome in Havana - celebrations in both ports. Our departure from Miami was celebrated with the traditional salute of fireboats … [Read more...]
National Cruise Week discount deals
More than two dozen popular international cruise lines and riverboat companies, including Cunard and Disney, are offering deep discounts on cruises booked during Cruise Week, through Oct. 13. While individual cruise lines run sales and promotions all year for such things as free balcony upgrades or onboard credits for a specific itinerary, Cruise Week is an industry-wide promotion, sponsored by … [Read more...]
Cruise news: Wi-Fi, dining upgrades
Cruise lines are offering more value for your money with new free Wi-Fi and deals that cut the cost of your on-board drinking and dining experience. All-inclusive cruise deal Norwegian Cruise Line is debuting a new all-inclusive package that includes shore excursions, beer and wine, internet and fine dining. Luxury cruise lines such as Crystal Cruises and Regent Seven Seas have offered … [Read more...]
Free cabins on Norwegian cruises
Travel Deal This is the time to book a family vacation, family reunion, or friends getaway cruise, because Norwegian is offering FREE cabins to groups reserving more than two cabins. All third through eighth stateroom guests sail free, no matter their age or relationship. Plus, there are free balcony upgrades and $200 ship credit for dinners, spa services, even shore excursions, along with … [Read more...]
Scam Alert: Bahamas Free Cruise Fraud is Back
Lucky me - I've just won a free Bahamas cruise. The bogus Bahamas cruise scam offer is back The Royal Bahama Cruise Line just phoned to offer me this wonderful free cruise opportunity so long as I am over 18, own a debit or credit card, can travel in the next 18 months, and am willing to share this great news with my friends on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. When I asked the chirpy voice … [Read more...]
NCL drops Tunisia over discrimination
NCL is bailing on Tunisia because of discrimination against Israeli passengers and crew, who were not allowed to disembark on a recent port call. Dumb move, Tunisia - It will cost you millions of dollars in lost port fees you could have used to build schools and improve roads, and the taxes from money NCL passengers will not be spending directly with Tunisian shop owners and restaurant owners. … [Read more...]
Dancing at sea: best dance cruises
Kick up your heels and dance the night away while you sail away. Dancing during your cruise is one of the great pleasures of cruising, whether it's a cruise themed to Big Band, Elvis or Country music. This is where you can dance at sea, perhaps even win a Mirror Ball Trophy: Avoid free cruise scams and frauds. Read the ecoXplorer article on bogus cruise offers. Norwegian Breakaway - I'm … [Read more...]
Travel deals for 2013 to book now: Legoland, cruises, Eurail passes, more
The song tells us there's no place like home for the holidays, especially now that it's too late to book an affordable getaway holiday airfare or hotel. But you can cash in now on these travel deals for 2013. Even the Grinch would approve. Theme parks -- LEGOLAND -- Even though the new Legoland Hotel doesn't open until April, if you book your family vacation by December 31, 2012, you'll … [Read more...]
Scam alert: bogus free Bahamas cruise
Free vacation scams used to come in the mail. Now, they arrive over the phone. I was just promised a gift of a free two-night Bahamas cruise as thanks for answering three short questions for a national political opinion survey. Okay, I'm listening -- because I do have opinions about Congress and the White House, and curious how Political Opinions of America can afford to give a free cruise to … [Read more...]