Month: March 2014

Cruise the Mississippi and Cumberland Rivers through America’s Heartland

Y’all need to listen up! This is a great river cruise for the country fan who wants to experience America’s heartland. I am a country girl at heart and a river cruise to Nashville, Tennessee encompasses everything I love about the country–from their food, art, history and, of course, music. So, what’r y’all waitin’ for? Cruise the Mississippi and Cumberland Rivers through America’s Heartland

What are the benefits of joining a cruise line loyalty program? A review of Oceania and Azamara (part 3 of 5)

Premium cruise lines offer great incentives for your loyalty. You can receive benefits like priority embarkation, tendering and disembarkation; receptions with the captain and officers; and possibly invitations to exclusive cocktail parties and dinners. And if you like freebies, you can sign-up to get everything from free drinks to free cruises. Loyalty programs are always being upgraded and modified so cruise lines can What are the benefits of joining a cruise line loyalty program? A review of Oceania and Azamara (part 3 of 5)

Where are the best Southern Caribbean beaches to visit while on a cruise?

When it comes to cruise vacations, taking a trip to the Southern Caribbean is definitely off of the beaten path. On these cruises, passengers will travel to smaller, less populated islands. If you want to spend some time sunbathing on sparsely-populated beaches, the Southern Caribbean is truly the place to visit.   Here are some Where are the best Southern Caribbean beaches to visit while on a cruise?

From St. Louis to St. Paul–take a Mississippi River cruise through history on a paddlewheeler boat

The mighty Mississippi River is near and dear to my heart. For several years in my young life I lived in Guttenberg, Iowa, a sleepy town north of Dubuque on the river’s edge. My grandparents lived in Muscatine, a few hours south, also on the Mississippi.  I spent hours watching the famous Delta Queen cruise From St. Louis to St. Paul–take a Mississippi River cruise through history on a paddlewheeler boat

See the historical South on a paddlewheeler boat on a Mississippi River cruise

I grew up on the Mississippi River, born and raised in Baton Rouge so I love this part of our country.  It’s full of cultural experiences unlike anywhere else and there’s no better way to sample this culture than on a paddlewheel cruise on the Mighty Mississippi.  You’ll feel like you’re stepping back in time when See the historical South on a paddlewheeler boat on a Mississippi River cruise

Great places to shop when in Juneau during your Alaska cruise

On many Alaskan cruises, one place that you’ll most likely spend some time is the state’s capital, Juneau. While this city may not be the largest you’ll ever see, it’s definitely bustling with activity during the summer months. The second you step off the ship there are dozens of places to shop and find interesting souvenirs. A little Great places to shop when in Juneau during your Alaska cruise

Shopping off the beaten path in Fairbanks on your Alaska Cruisetour

Fairbanks definitely doesn’t have the abundance of shopping options that Anchorage does, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It’s a smaller city and doesn’t have as many large-scale retail outlets as other areas. While we’ll grant that Fairbanks natives may benefit from a few more large stores, this kind of environment is ideal for serious Shopping off the beaten path in Fairbanks on your Alaska Cruisetour