December 18, 2018 Update ““ Group Cruise News

Welcome!  Friends, colleagues and those I meet along the way invariably seem to think that traveling the world and reviewing cruises is a wonderful job, but interestingly enough, in addition to the continuing challenges involved with long-distance air travel, over the ...

Group Cruise News ““ November 21, 2018 Update

Welcome and Happy Thanksgiving! Last month I was enthusiastic about a sailing on Pullmantur's Zenith, and this time my thoughts have been reinforced by a second week on the line's Sovereign (originally Royal Caribbean International's Sovereign of the Seas), which is in ...

Group Cruise News ““ October 22, 2018 Update

Welcome! It's not often that I have an opportunity to review a lesser-known cruise product that turns out to be surprisingly well crafted; indeed, sometimes the opposite is true.

September 25, 2018 Update ““ Group Cruise News

Welcome! Last week I interviewed Joelle Davis, Vice President Brand Management for Scenic Luxury Tours & Cruises, at the company's U.S. headquarters in Boston.

August 20, 2018 Update ““ Group Cruise News

Welcome!  When asked why I spend so much time at sea (or traveling in general), I usually tell colleagues and acquaintances that if I'm not "on the road" seeking new experiences, I simply don't have much to write about. 

July 19, 2018 Update ““ Group Cruise News

Welcome!  Having not been at sea since my return from Japan and Alaska in May, I don't have any significant commentary to add this month, although as always, readers will find numerous news items of interest below.

June 20, 2018 Update ““ Group Cruise News

Welcome! In the past, I've wondering in writing how many huge cruise ships in relatively small port towns such as those found in Alaska will be too many.

May 17, 2018 Update ““ Group Cruise News

Welcome! Who says that you can't teach an old dog new tricks?

April 17, 2018 Update ““ Group Cruise News

Welcome! Cruise lines' "private islands" in the Caribbean have been around now for several decades, mostly offering a secluded, very pleasant beach party experience, a barbecue luncheon at no extra cost, plus the availability of water and beach sports.

March 18, 2018 Update ““ Group Cruise News

Welcome!  Consistency should be a concern for all of the lines I have cruised on more than once (except for Windstar, which was superb both times) since I began my second career as a cruise and travel writer back in 2011.