Posts by: Maria Parise

I think I’ve heard it all now. First, airlines started to charge passengers for meals onboard…that’s how it really began. Then came fees for extra services, like pillows, blankets, even headphones. Recently, baggage fees have been coming at us fast and furious, and also charges for seat selection and now carry on baggage with some …

Cruising is increasingly becoming a number one vacation choice for travellers. Families, singles, couples, they attract all types of people. There are some stigmas about them that say cruises are only for seniors, or that cruising is too expensive, or there’s not much to do on a ship. With the new cruise ships that are …

If you’ve done a cruise before, you know that the meals are the number one thing that people rave about! I know I can say that as well. The dining experiences I had on my Royal Caribbean Cruise were amazing. We would have excellent meals in the grand dining room every day at the same …

I wanted to give everyone an idea of what there is to do onboard the Oasis of the Seas. With 16 decks, there is something happening all the time! Here are a few videos to check out so you can get an idea of the activities and entertainment on this mega ship!  Not only can …

When people think about staterooms on a cruise ship, the first thought is that they’ll be stuck in some tiny room with no windows, and barely any room to move. Not so with Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas. There is a wide selection of rooms you can choose from, whether you prefer the smaller, …

Now that the cat’s out of the bag, everyone is wanting to know one main thing: So we’re going on a cruise, but where are we visiting? We will be taking the Eastern Caribbean sailing on the Oasis of the Seas in 2011. Embarking in Fort Lauderdale, here are the three ports that we will …

Here’s an important notice that we wanted to share with all of you. Effective March 1st, 2010, all Canadian passengers travelling to Mexico will require a passport for entry! The Mexican government has announced that effective March 1, 2010 Canadian and American passengers flying into Mexico will be required to show a valid passport. This …