What to do with kids in Ocho Rios »

Ocho Rios, Jamaica – Ocho Rios, or Ochi is a very popular cruise ship destination set far away from the hustle and bustle of Jamaica’s major ports of Kingston and Montego Bay.   For many family travellers, Jamaica is sometimes a nervous experience the first time you go after hearing stories of depressed inner city political [...]

Royal Caribbean CEO fires back at harsh criticism »

Royal Caribbean International CEO Adam Goldstein responded to criticism over the cruise line’s stop at Labadee Haiti today.    An internet furor has begun to heat up over the ship’s docking in a nation that has just been devastated by an earthquake.
Some guests chimed in on internet message boards saying they were disgusted, but the company’s [...]

NCL enters into agreement with Nickelodeon »

Although it may rank as a distant third in size (behind Carnival Corp. and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line), Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) again demonstrated that it is an innovative giant within the cruise industry
At a presentation by Executive Vice President Andy Stewart and CEO Kevin Sheehan onboard the Norwegian Gem in the port of New [...]

Real time cruise ship tracking website prepares for 2010 launch »

Jackson, NJ -  In 2007, Stilton Company, LLC a independent software developer in New Jersey teamed up with Tropical Ports, an online cruise and travel information site to develop the world’s most unique cruise ship tracking application, the Tropical Ports Cruise Ship Tracker.  For the past year, the website has been in a public developmental [...]

Manalapan travel club scam Modern Destinations Unlimited exposed »

Manalapan, NJ – A Monmouth County travel club has been slapped with a lawsuit by the New Jersey Attorney General for frauding hundreds of would be vacationers out of thousands of dollars each.  Modern Destinations Unlimited who also operates as Away We Go Promotions has been operating their newest scam since June.   The scam begins with a post card [...]

Cruise Ship Tracker looks for the Norwegian Perl »

Miami – The Norwegian Pearl, a cruise ship in the fleet of Norwegian Cruise Lines left Miami on Saturday to embark on a 7 day Eastern Carribean voyage.    
Today, the ship docked just a couple hours ago in beautiful Samana in the Domincan Republic.
Tonight, the Perl departs from Samana and heads to St. Thomas, an island [...]

Carnival Cruise Lines has best children’s programs on the high seas »

Carnival Cruise Lines, the world’s largest cruise operator, took top honors in eight categories, including Best Value, Entertainment and Best Children’s Programs, in the annual Readers Choice Awards sponsored by Porthole Cruise Magazine, the leading consumer cruise magazine.
The awards are based on surveys of Porthole readers who rated their favorite cruise line in a wide [...]

Has Aruba’s tourism industry recovered from the Natalee Holloway case? »

Oranjestad, Aruba – Prior to May 30th, 2005, Aruba  had always been considered a tropical island paradise by many.   It is an island unlike any other in the Caribbean whichresembles Northern Mexico and the American Southwest more than the Caribbean we’re all familiar with.  The Dutch owned island lies just 14 miles north of Venezuela  and has a vibrant mix of cultures inhabiting the [...]

Norwegian Dawn cruise ship breaks down near Puerto Rico »

On Friday, the Norwegian Dawn, a cruise ship owned and operated by Norwegian Cruise Lines broke down on its way back to Miami after a week long trip around the Caribbean which included the Dominican  Republic, Tortola, St. John, Barbados and St. Kitts.
Passengers on board say the ship completely lost all power and Coast Guard ships [...]

St. Maarten’s Divi Little Bay one of Caribbean’s top resorts »

St. Maarten – If you’re looking for a quiet slice of paradise in the Caribbean, you may want to consider the Divi Little Bay, located on the 45 square mile island that is St. Maarten/St. Martin.    The island itself offers visitors to experience Caribbean culture with a mixed Dutch and French influence.  
St. Martin was discovered [...]

Two cruise ships collide in the Caribbean »

Cozumel, Mexico — An accident has occured on the high seas in the Caribbean.  On September 30th, as the the Carinval Legend and Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas cruise liners were pulling out of Cozumel, the two ships collided in extremely high winds.    The Enchangement of the Seas was docked when the Carnival Legend [...]

Things to do in Barbados: Charles Fort Cannon Walk at the Barbados Hilton »

Bridgetown, Barbados -  Just south of Bridgetown in Barbados, you’ll find one of the nicest stretches of beaches in the Caribbean from Carlisle Bay to Needham Point.  Mixed in these beautiful and picturesque beaches, you’ll find Charles Fort on the grounds of the Barbados Hilton.
The fort was built in 1650 by the British Navy to [...]

Altun Ha Mayan Ruins in Belize a kid friendly archaeological expedition »

Belize City, Belize - There’s many places in life you never expect to go or would not plan on visiting and Belize was subconsciouslyalways on that list for me.   Belize was that Central American country in high school geography that was always the easy test question as were most Central American countries whose capital city is [...]

The hidden gem of Honduras »

Roatan, Honduras – On my first trip to Honduras, I didn’t know what to expect.  I was an illinformed American with visions of worn out beach side shanties on stilts as my only other impression of Central America had been Belieze City. I figured Honduras surely must be a notch down.   I admit, I was cautious [...]

Jamaica Travel: Fun things for kids to do in Ocho Rios »

Ocho Rios, Jamaica – Ocho Rios, or Ochi is a very popular cruise ship destination set far away from the hustle and bustle of Jamaica’s major ports of Kingston and Montego Bay.   For many family travellers, Jamaica is sometimes a nervous experience the first time you go after hearing stories of depressed inner city political [...]

The tallest police officer in Jamaica »

Ocho Rios, Jamaica (Cruise News Network)- I’ve been to Jamaica several times over the years and each visit to this beautiful island is more different than the next.   We’re not your typical hotel and resort family.  We like to get out and meet the people where we go and do what they do, not what [...]

5 Must do activities on your next Bahamas vacation »

By Orson Johnson

If you are vacationing in the Bahamas, here are five activities that can make your trip more interesting.1. Go diving – The Bahamas is the place to visit if you are a diving enthusiast. Every island in the Bahamas is guaranteed to have its share of coral reefs and serene waters, ideal for [...]

Cape May bed and breakfasts popular with New Jersey residents and visitors »

Cape May, New Jersey is a serene location in south New Jersey and is also the southernmost point in New Jersey State. Cape May has a large number of bed and breakfast style hotels that are perfect for the worn out traveller. If you are planning to check out the best bed and breakfast Cape [...]

Tagged bird found 8,000 miles from home »

Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) scientists studying shorebirds in western Arctic Alaska recently made a serendipitous discovery when they spotted a bar-tailed godwit with a small orange flag and aluminum band harmlessly attached to its legs. Further research revealed that scientists in Australia had banded the bird and attached the flag near Victoria – more than [...]

Atlantic City makes it easier for New Yorkers to visit »

Atlantic City (www.atlanticcitynj.com) is helping bring a taste of the city that is “Always Turned On” to the “City That Never Sleeps” this summer with its presence at the Jersey Shore Store located at 813 Broadway between 11th and 12th streets in New York City. The Jersey Shore Store, hosted by the New Jersey Division [...]