by Marybeth Bond | Feb 18, 2015 | Greece, Greece, Croatia, Cruising
Crystal clear seas and more than 1,000 islands lure sailors to cruise the Croatian Islands or the Greek Islands every summer. My husband and I chartered a 42-foot Jenneau sloop for a sailing holiday among these idyllic...
by Marybeth Bond | Jan 27, 2015 | Cruises, Family Travel, Cruising, Family
My Mickey ears were cast aside in my teens when I graduated to American Band Stand and Woodstock. Later in life, as a parent, I bought new ears on our numerous family visits to the Disney parks, but I thought our Disney days were over when our daughters reached their...
by Marybeth Bond | Jun 18, 2014 | Cruising, Travel Statistics
The urge to splurge is driving consumer travel habits this season. Take to the Sky: Airlines are rolling out new fees for everything from seat selection to bringing a carry-on bag. However, despite these new charges, the majority (62%) of travelers polled plan to...
by Marybeth Bond | Jan 25, 2013 | Adventure, Cruising, Featured
National Geographic Traveler named the Antarctic one of the “50 Tours of a Lifetime”. One of the world’s most remote and pristine locations, the Antarctic Peninsula, has been on my dream list for a long time. It’s not uncommon to have to book...
by Marybeth Bond | Jan 18, 2012 | Safety Tips, Cruising, Travel
Public’s memory is short and enthusiasm for cruising is high but there are some cruise survival tactics we can take away from this tragedy. See insurance Q&A below. Don’t panic. Have a plan. Make your own decisions. In an emergency pack your passport, and...