My Top 5 Activities for Istanbul
Whether you are journeying by land or voyaging by sea, Istanbul is a city you should make a point of spending time exploring: enjoying the culture and history, and the sumptuous cuisine...
The Western Isles of Scotland| The Hebrides
Many North Americans have connections to Scotland, and many of those connections are to the islands lying to the west of that country, the Hebrides. It is a pilgrimage, a curiosity and maybe even a calling that so many wish to retrace the footsteps...
Katakolon, Greece
Katakolon or Katalolo is a small port town located on the west coast of the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece. The town, which many still classify as a village, is situated in the municipality of Pyrgos, and is known for being a popular stop for cruise ships.
Copenhagen, Happiest City in the World
If you are taking a Baltic cruise or tour, chances are you will be visiting the so-called “happiest city in the world”, Copenhagen. Situated on two tiny islands, Zealand and Amager, Copenhagen is both the capital city and most populous city in Denmark with ...
Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Review
Shari Marsh, travel expert and owner of Cruise Holidays Land & Sea, joins Ken of Ask A Real Travel Expert for a review of Shari's first cruise aboard Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady.
Small Ship Luxury Cruise or River Cruise?
Find out all about small ship luxury cruising versus river cruising. Which one is right for you?
3 Tiny Caribbean Islands
There are many small Caribbean islands to choose from for your relaxing beach vacation in the sun. Here we will visit three from the Lesser Antilles, smallest to largest – and all very different.
Door to Door Cruising with Silversea
Watch the attached video to discover what Silversea's all inclusive fare entails as Ken, host of Ask a Real Travel Expert, talks with Joe Leon, VP for Field Sales with Silversea.
A Breath of Fresh Air for Royal Caribbean Group
Sciences Leads the Way for Royal Caribbean Group’s HVAC System Most of us are familiar with Royal Caribbean International and their fleet of cruise ships that sail the seven seas. You may not be quite so familiar with the parent company Royal Caribbean Group which encompasses several cruise lines to include: Royal [...]
Small Ship Cruising
In these days of “bigger is better”, many discriminating cruisers are opting for small ship cruising instead. Before we get into the reasons why, perhaps we should define what is commonly referred to as “small ship”. The term can vary depending on who is defining it – tonnage or length versus guests ...