It’s time for a bit of a news roundup for our readers and we start with Europe. The most recent acronym to enter the traveler’s lexicon is EES, short for Entry/Exit Sytstem. What is the EES? The newly activated Entry/Exit System collects biometric data, in this case that means fingerprint scans and facial recognition photos. … Read more
Yes. Oh… You’re still here. You want an explanation, you say? Well then, I guess I’ll explain. Can cruise ships really just change your itinerary? Once again, yes, cruise ships can just change your itinerary with, basically, no notice. The cruise lines reserve the right to amend, alter, and cancel any part of the cruise, … Read more
With Alaska’s peak tourism season a little more than a month away, it seems the right time to discuss what, exactly, you can do on a cruise to The Last Frontier. Determining what are the best Alaskan cruise excursions is hard because Alaska possibly has the widest variety of activities that you can sign up … Read more
It’s always a challenge to pack for a place that you’re not familiar with. I once visited San Diego in May and I, incorrectly, believed that southern California in late Spring/early Summer would be warm and pleasant. It was not. I was there for a conference, so packing warm weather clothes when it was rainy … Read more
