Celebrity Cruises 101: How Each Class Stacks Up

The future is in the hands of the forthcoming EDGE-class of ships. Little is yet known about this pair of vessels other than that they will be 117,000 tons and carry 2,900 guests, sizing them in between the Millennium- and Solstice-class to accommodate, “small ship itineraries with large ship amenities,” according to Celebrity. The ships will be built at STX France and be delivered in the fall of 2018 and early 2020.

Five travel mistakes people make, and will probably make again

My friends have done this too, so I don’t feel so bad about this one. There’s nothing quite as disorienting as arriving at your hotel late at night and your reservation can’t be found because you booked it for the previous night.

15 Best Cruise Ship Alternative Restaurants

–By Erica Silverstein, Senior Editor; updated by Gina Kramer, Associate Editor Eating well at a great restaurant is one of life’s finest indulgences, whether it’s leave-you-speechless haute cuisine or greasy, salty guilty pleasures. The good news for cruisers is you don’t have to leave dining choices behind on dry land when you set sail. Cruise ships are continually upping the … Read more

Safety Tips For Your Voyage at Sea

Cruises are a fun and unique vacation experience, but they can also pose health risks if you aren’t careful. Remember these 7 tips to keep yourself and your travel companions safe while cruising.

The benefits of using a travel agent vs booking online

When you’re ready for a fabulous vacation, without the stress of trying to hunt down the best deals and accommodations, contact your favorite Travel Agent. All you have to worry about is packaging —Travel Agents’s are a team of dedicated trained professionals that will take care of all the details to make sure your trip is not only enjoyable, but also … Read more

Travel insurance: Don’t leave home without it

By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Media Services Travel with the added benefit of securing travel insurance. (Minneapolis Star Tribune/Tribune Media Services) I’m where no one wants to be on vacation — the emergency room. I scratched my cornea — terribly painful, but not life-threatening, though it certainly managed to derail my plans. While my family heads off the next day, I … Read more