One of the most famous attractions in Austin is the Congress Avenue bridge, which is home to the largest urban colony of bats in North America. From March to September, the bats live under the bridge and can be seen flying out in search of food every night.
Lonestar …

On my way to Puerto Rico, i boarded the Carribean Princess which i personally found to be the best cruise ive ever seen. A magnificent structure awaits all those who travel across the Carribean. My 7-day tour was not enough for me to see all the things this entertainment …

Growing up near San Francisco has afforded me with the opportunity to take advantage of all of the ferries and cruises in the area at one time or another. A year ago my husband and I were visiting my family in the Bay Area and it …

Recently due to a family member being involved in an accident I had to organise a trip to Ireland at very short notice.
I needed to get from Pembroke in Wales across to Rosslare in Ireland before travelling on to my destination of Waterford.
I found the Irish Ferries.com site very …

I recently took a vacation with Carnival Cruise Lines. The entire trip was excellent ONCE we left port. The first day was miserable, but don’t let it discourage you. It takes forever to get on the ship, and they just throw your luggage around and I can honestly …

I used to ride Super Cat Ferries when the company had still schedules for Dumaguete-Cebu routes. So far, this is one of the best small fast craft companies ever navigated our local seas.
Riding Super Cat really saved me my valuable time …

When I booked Star Cruise’s Super Star Virgo for my family vacation, well, I was expecting luxury. But the moment we stepped on the huge ship (yes, it’s huge), we were bowled over by the sheer grandeur of the place!! The reception was terrific - belle dancers personally welcoming …

My husband and I took a Monarch of the Seas Cruise a couple years ago as our honeymoon retreat. We wanted something that would be romantic and away from family so that we could have time to ourselves.
This was our first cruise, and I can truly say it …

Liberty offers twenty-two cafes and bars which mean that there will be no difficulty finding a place to get a drink. The two main pool areas aboard the Liberty also offer self serve frozen yogurt and ice cream which is perfect for the whole family.
Take the family snorkeling off …

We’ve been on two cruises with the Disney Cruise Line, both on the Disney Wonder - 4 night cruises to the Bahamas. At the time of our cruises, our daughters were 6 and 1 (1st cruise) and 8 and 3 (2nd cruise). Both trips were amazing, with excellent service …

Recently going to one of my long time friend’s wedding, it was really something new to me to have the ceremony carried out on deck a beautiful cruise ship with the reception being completed as part of a sightseeing cruise.
Service: The catering and service was simply out of …

In the past couple of years, I have been using Lite Ferries of Danilo Lines as my transport of choice between the islands of Cebu (Toledo) and Negros (San Carlos City) because the vessels are relatively big enough, comfortable, and safe especially when the seas are rough. Most importantly, …

It was my first time to go on a lunch cruise and it was not that good. I thought the Captain Cook Cruises in Sydney might be a good choice considering the name itself and that they have a big ship. It was a buffet lunch but not …

From August 2 through August 6, 2007 my family and I set sail out of New Orleans, Louisiana to Cozumel, Mexico on the Fantasy Fun Ship by Carnival Cruises. The Carnival Cruise Fantasy Fun Ship is nothing more than a floating bar/mall with a daycare. This cruise …

Carnival has to be one of the most popular cruise lines on which to travel whether you are traveling to Alaska, Bermuda, the Virgin Islands, or to the north. They offer a wide array of package deals each year and are sure to absolutely cater to every passenger …

I am getting ready to go on my third Disney cruise. Currently they have two ships, Disney Wonder and Disney Magic. We’ve been on both ships. They are equally nice. It is the best family vacation. First of all as a mommy of two boys, I don’t have …

When preparing for any vacation, it is a good idea to either find a good travel agent or work out all the kinks online as well as you can. Make sure you have transportation from your house to your airport, that you have arranged a shuttle from the …

When we decided to celebrate my daughter’s birthday on a Disney Cruise ship, I cringed. The thought of 1000 children on a boat with a bunch of characters really did not appeal to me in the least. I dreaded our departure date and definitely can say I …

Varlack Ventures operates the ferry service between St. Thomas and St. John. Unfortunately, I can’t give them high ratings for anything, but they’re the main source of transportation between the two islands. They’re definitely the most affordable option among very few options, but their service is consistently …

Twenty US dollars or 60 Malaysian ringgit (RM) is a good value for Sarawak river cruise in the city of Kuching. Moreover, it was written on a notice board at Kuching Waterfront river port that 10% discount would be given. However, the ticket officer does not give you the …

My husband and I ventured on our very first cruise in November 2007 aboard Princess Cruise Lines. Having never cruised before we were looking forward to being pampered. And pampered we were!
We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the massive ship and the upgrade to a mini-suite was …

The destination was Puerto Rico. The Royal Caribbean Grandeur of the Seas was the proud name that brought me to this place of paradise. Now, this cruise was paid for me by my ex boss, as she got a work opportunity in Dubai, and being her ex …

In august I went on honeymoon in Sardegna with my husband. We took the SNAV ferry from Civitavecchia, near Rome, to Olbia (north Sardegna). We booked our tickets through the travel agency BluVacanze (www.bluvacanze.it)and paid a total of 250 euro for the ferry (133,00 going and 117 coming back).
Going …

If you are looking for a wonderful way to spend time with your family you should take a cruise. One of the best cruise ships that I have been on so far is the Carnival Pride. The Pride is one of Carnival Cruise Lines Spirit Class of ships. …

I love cruising. If I had more vacation time, I would cruise more. My latest cruise was on the Carnival Victory. The most memorable happenings on that ship were the casino and the food.
The casino experience was great. When I walked in the casino, I heard a lot of …

I went on a 7 day cruise with Royal Carribean. Out of the 7 days 4 are spent totally on the ship. Being aboard ship is a vacation in itself. There is always something to do. There are planned activities if you so choose. For the free spirited and …

If I could similar Oceania Cruise to a hotel, it would definitely be a boutique hotel. When I took a first look at Oceania Cruise, which I believed the name of the ship to be Regatta or something, the ship looked to be in a casual style layout …

Carnival Fascination main port is in San Juan, Puerto Rico and I have been on board this fascinating cruise with my family before. We were making our way on the Southern Caribbean cruise line and wanting to go to Miami, Florida. The total time spent on this …

Where do I start? Our cruise was a 4 day cruise to Nassau, Bahamas and Castaway Cay. The loading and unloading process was seamless. We flew into the Orlando Airport and there was a Disney bus there to pick us up. Disney sent color coded bag tags …

This past summer my family and I took a 4-day Carnival Cruise to the Bahamas on the Sensation ship. We boarded from Port Canaveral, Florida. From the moment we stepped on the ship, we were in the vacation mode. Our bags were being taken care of, …

My second cruise was a long adventure through the Caribbean, the highlight of which was going through the historic Panama Canal. It was a very special event, since I remember stories about my father going through it back in the days of World War II. It was …

I cannot remember the first time I took this ferry. When I was a child each of my parents lived on a different side of the Golden Gate Bridge, my mom in Marin and my father in San Francisco. Your two main options to …

My friend and I booked a cruise on this line a few years back and we just had the time of our lives. The ship itself is massive and has amazing amenities like dinning, spa, rock climbing wall, pools, areas for kids, and that is just a few that …

My boyfriend and his family has been on a cruise vacation called the Holland America Maasdam. I tagged along, since my boyfriend would not hear of not taking me along. It was a sponsored trip for me, and paid by his dad. At first I was …

Being a former military family my husband and I have traveled a lot. Among our travels we were stationed in Silverdale Washington which is right across the Puget Sound from Seattle Washington. In order to get across to Seattle without driving you can go on the Puget …

A cruise with Royal Caribbean is a must! There is always something to do, for every age.
Our dinner servers were awesome. They were very friendly, and so eager to please. Dinner was a very special time of day. It was when all …

Welcome to luxe paradise at sea on the Statendam of Holland American Cruises. The interior boasts of beautiful architec and art galleries throughout the entire ship from the Lido deck to the Van Goh Starry Night Theatre.
The Staterooms are like a home away from home with …

So I just came back from my mini cruise to Sweden and I wanted to share my experience with the shipping company called Viking Line. Viking Line is a quiet famous Finnish company that does cruises around Finland, Sweden, Estonia and Aland islands. They have multiple ferries that do regular …

There are some parts of Alaska that you can only access by either the Alaskan Airlines or by the ferry system. And believe it or not Juneau, Alaska, the Alaska State Capital, is one of these places. I wanted to visit Juneau and after comparing prices of airline tickets …

I had the good fortune to be on board the Carnival Victory when John Mayer hosted a 3 night/4 day cruise. I was on Mayercraft I.
To say that I had a wonderful time, doesn’t begin to cover it. It was way beyond expectations.
We left from Miami FL on …

We wanted to do something special when my brother and sister in law were in town and instead of the usual going out to dinner somewhere nice routine, I did a little shopping around and found something that sounded fun and very doable. I decided to surprise them with …

Last summer I took a cruise on the Carnival Sensation for 5 days to Cozumel, Mexico and the Cayman Islands. This was my first cruise and it was a great experience that left lasting momories. Right when I got on the ship I went to get some …

Elation Cruise Ship Mexican Riviera Cruise
This was our first cruise we have taken. This is 10 day Mexican Riviera Cruise, which goes to Porta Varta, Maztalan and Cabo San Lucas.
The cruise ship was docked at Ports a Call in Long Beach, CA. …

The Caribbean has been a constant favorite of mine for cruising. I just love the wide stretch of the archipelago and the surrounding islands when you pass by is something worthy of anticipating. I just rush outside and gaze at the shores of those places the ship will pass …

I have been on many cruise lines. Most are very good. I have traveled from Alaska to Mexico to Caribbean on cruise lines and I plan to travel on many more. Of the 7 cruises I have been on the last 3 have been Norwegian Cruise Lines. Norwegian is …

Golden Princess is a cruise that my aunt’s family and mine had been on board on and we were especially pleased with this cruise line and also for the fact that the ship was so comfortable and had lots of activities going on. As for the sceneries, there …

I took my family on the Disney Cruise Line, aboard the Disney Wonder during the Christmas holiday. We had the best time of our lives from the moment we got off of the plane in Florida. Disney provides a shuttle bus to transport quests from the airport …

An alternative to Interstate 95 is to take the Cape May Lewes ferry. The ferry crosses 17 miles of the Delaware Bay from Cape May New Jersey to Lewes Delaware. The ferry is a nice alternative to driving.
You need to be aware of the times the ferry sails. It …

This was my second trip on a Carnival Cruise Line. We took the Carnival Spirit.
The one thing I was not happy about that we had selected early seating for dinner and when we were boarded found that we had been put on the late seating seating. When I stated …

Star Clippers Cruise vessels were one of the world’s largest barkentine and that was told by my aunt’s husband. We had been on this cruise before; the whole of my aunt’s family and me and 2 other cousins and we found that the cruise was totally awesome with …