Itroducing Our New Travel Store

We've added a new special feature to our site to help you be more prepared for your travels, whether it's a cruise or otherwise. On the left of this page, you'll see a window with a few available items, but if you click on the title, it will take you to our new store, powered by Amazon. We've included some handy items that you don't want to forget when you're packing, and there are also links to the best travel and cruise industry magazines.

One of the best items one of my clients discovered is the Kindle, a wireless reading device that lets you download over 100 complete books for later reading on its "electronic paper". Cut down on that luggage weight! It's an amazing invention and has been called "the future of book reading".

I've also included in my store a library of travel-related books, from guides to destinations. I hope you find this area useful, and if you discover an item that should be included in the store, just let me know! Keep checking back for updates!

What does a Guaranteed cabin mean on a cruise ship?

A guaranteed cabin could be the best cruise deal out there! Depending on the destination I probably would jump on the opportunity of a "guaranteed" cabin.

When a cruise line offers you a "guaranteed" cabin it guarantees you will be in the category cabin you pay for, but may upgrade you at no additional cost to the best available cabin on that sailing and ship.

An example of what could happen would be, say you buy a inside cabin (often the lowest priced category of cabins) with two beds on the guaranteed basis. The cruise line will place you in that cabin at minimum, you could be upgraded to a better category of an inside cabin or even get a windowed ocean view cabin or even a balcony stateroom or suite.

Yes, it is a gamble that you will get upgraded, but in some cases it is worth the chance. If you have any questions feel free to give us a call.