Category: Cruising

 

I love all types of cruising. From small boats to large ships, I am happiest on the water. I am sharing stories and photos from my cruising experiences all over the world.

2026 Princess Cruises Drinks Packages and Fare Packages – Which One is Best?

This guide has all the information needed to make an informed decision about which Princess cruises drinks package or Princess Fare package to choose. I keep this post updated with the latest Princess Cruises information.

Princess has instituted new rules and prices for their Plus and Premier fare packages, which apply to sailings beginning in 2026. I have updated this article accordingly.

One of the most common questions I see about a Princess cruise is which of the Princess cruises drinks packages or fare packages is the best. I have put together this guide to help cruisers (especially first-time Princess cruisers) make that decision. I keep this post updated with the most current information from Princess.

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My Rosa Barge Cruise Review – A Perfect Week Discovering France’s Gascony Region

In this Rosa barge cruise review, I share all my expereinces with lots of details after a week of cruising on the Garonne Canal in southwestern France

After spending ten days exploring southern France by car with my husband, I was ready to let someone else do the driving, cooking, and guiding. A weeklong cruise on the Rosa barge on the Garonne Canal was the perfect way to end an extended holiday in southern France.

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European Waterways La Belle Epoque Review – Quiet Luxury in the French Countryside

Luxury barging in France on the Burgundy Canal with European Waterways has been one of my most memorable travel experiences. Discover why a France canal cruise should be at the top of your bucket list with this detailed La Belle Epoque review.

To have unique experiences is at the heart of why I travel. Recently, I was privileged to have one of the most extraordinary luxury travel experiences that I have ever had. I was invited on a France canal cruise on the barge La Belle Epoque with European Waterways.

For six days on my Burgundy, France canal cruise, I had the ultimate slow travel cruising experience that included gourmet meals, amazing wines, impeccably attentive service, and uniquely curated excursions.

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My Athos Barge Cruise Review – Exploring Southern France’s Canal du Midi in Style

In this detailed Athos barge cruise review I describe my wonderful experiences cruising on France’s Canal du Midi.

The Canal du Midi is the only one of France’s 3000 miles of canals that is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Built in 1661, the canal connects to the Canal du Garonne and provides a continuous, controlled waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. Continue reading “My Athos Barge Cruise Review – Exploring Southern France’s Canal du Midi in Style”

A Detailed Windstar Star Seeker Review – Yachting “180 Degrees From Ordinary”

I am sharing my expereinces in this detailed Windstar Star Seeker review after cruising on this beautiful ship to Alaska

My first experience on a Windstar ship truly spoiled me. I’ve wanted to do a Windstar cruise for a long time, and what better start than a cruise to Alaska on the brand new Star Seeker.

The Windstar Star Seeker is considered a mega yacht due to its small size. The company motto is “180 degrees from ordinary”, and that is exactly what I experienced.

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