The Cruiser's Compass

Cruise vacations have gained in popularity as an easy way to see the world. Many travelers have sailed multiple times on a variety of lines offering everything from a quick spin around the Bahamas to an Adventure sailing in Antarctica or Alaska. Some book online, others seek the advice of travel professionals who specialize in just cruise vacations. All have a bunch of logical questions and here are five of... read more

It was a very, very serious issue for a cruise loving father to consider. If we added a baby to our family, it would push us over the normal (4 person limit) to a cabin. It wasn't long after that conversation that the "Shallo Family" became a family of five. Its been a wonderful blessing having our daughter, Meagan. However, We have not cruised all together since she came into our lives in 2008. Our family is now... read more

Many families consider a visit to a theme park an essential vacation experience. The attraction of rides and shows has drawn families to Disney World and similar parks for decades. Given today's current economic climate, many families may wonder if a theme park vacation really makes fiscal sense.

Families who would... read more

One of the most ambitious revitalization initiatives in the history of the cruise industry has just been completed. Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Millennium set sail Saturday from the Port of Miami, fresh from becoming the fourth and final Millennium Class ship to complete the line’s $140-million “Solsticizing” process, incorporating a host of the... read more