(note: thanks to everyone for stopping by! Head’s up that this post is from 2013 & the Summit has been in dry dock since then. I’m sure she’s gorgeous now!) After we fell in love with Celebrity Cruises last spring on the amazing Celebrity Equinox, we were excited to try the cruise line again on a…
A Carnival Cruise That Exceeds Expectations? You Betcha
We’re back! The cruise was fantastic. As we unpack & undo our sea legs, I asked my readers if they’ve ever had a cruise experience that exceeded their expectations. Bruce surprised me when he said he had – on the much maligned Carnival Cruise Lines. I asked him to share his story with all of…
Mediterranean Port Week: Civitavecchia, the Gateway to Rome
Much like pulling into Livorno to get to Florence, you’ll have to make a pitstop in Civitavecchia to get to Rome. There are two ways to get to Rome from this industrial port: charter bus (a good option if you’re participating in a larger tour) or train. Even though I’m a sucker for trains, we…
Mediterranean Port Week: Livorno, the Gateway to Florence & Pisa
When looking at Mediterranean Port itineraries it can be a bit confusing: where are the famous cities of Italy that everyone wants to see? Florence? Pisa? Rome? Since these places are all in-land, the ship will actually dock in a lesser known port, & then passengers can take transportation into the city. Livorno, a rather…
Mediterranean Port Week: Barcelona
What sets Barcelona apart from the other ports I’m featuring this week is the fact that the majority of Western European cruises depart from Barcelona. This is definitely a departure port that you want to arrive at a few days early – there’s plenty to see, do & eat in this beautiful city pre-cruise. We…
