Tag: cruising
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…
Mediterranean Port Week: Villefranche-sur-Mer
While Villefranche-sur-Mer dates back to the 14th century, it is now a popular cruise port, largely due to its location close to the more famous French towns of Nice, Cannes & Monaco. But why leave town on a ship sponsored excursion (or in a rental car) when the town itself has so much to offer?…
Headed to Bermuda: I’m on a Boat Edition
On Sunday, we’re getting on a boat. More than a boat, it’s actually ship. A cruise ship to be exact. We’ll be sailing on the Celebrity Summit to Bermuda. It’s the ideal cruise vacation: three & a half sea days, three consecutive days in port. After sailing the Celebrity Equinox around the Caribbean last year, I’m…