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Mediterranean Shipping Company has been in business since 1970. It started as a cargo shipping company and branched off into the world of passenger cruises in 1988 with its MSC Cruises division. Today, MSC is the world’s largest privately-owned cruise…

As the whole world deals with the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, you may wonder what to do about your upcoming flights. While travel isn’t effectively off-limits as it was in 2020, border restrictions are constantly changing along with the state…

The ongoing outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed daily life and put a halt to many travel plans. If you have a hotel stay that’s been affected by COVID-19, you may be wondering what your options are as…

It’s an unprecedented time in our society right now, with the spread of COVID-19 affecting all aspects of daily life. And unfortunately, the virus pandemic is also putting a lot of travel plans on hold. The cruise industry has been…

Crystal Cruises has been offering luxury cruise vacations since 1990. This all-inclusive cruise line doesn’t have a large fleet, but what they do have focuses on total luxury and intimate, small ship sailings. With Crystal Cruises you won’t find mega-ships…

Viking Cruise Line is probably more well-known for river cruising, but did you know that they offer ocean cruises, as well? Since 2015, Viking Ocean Cruises has been a leader in “small ship” cruising. You’ll notice lots of differences between…

Having the right seat on your flight can sometimes make or break your day (or trip). Unlike other airlines, Southwest has an open seating policy. That means you can choose any open seat on the plane once it’s your turn…

A Disney cruise is a fantasy vacation for so many families. It combines the magic of Walt Disney World with the excitement of a cruise. Disney Cruise Line has been around since 1998 and has come to be a fan…

Celebrity might not be the first name that comes to mind when you think of ocean cruising, but it is still a major player. Celebrity Cruises has been around since 1988. It was founded by a Greek company for the…

So, you just received your shiny new credit card, and you can’t wait to use it to start earning points. You see that your card offers bonus points for “travel” purchases. That’s great, but how do you know exactly what…

Royal Caribbean is a large cruise line offering mega-ship cruises across the globe. The company has been on the cutting edge of the cruise industry since it launched in 1969. Since then, it has continued to push the boundaries of…

The Edit by Chase Travel (formerly the Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection from Chase) is a collection of high-end properties around the world that offer exclusive benefits to select Chase cardmembers. In this post, we’ll show you all of the…

Norwegian Cruise Line has been around since 1966. Since that time, it’s grown to be one of the largest cruise lines in the world. It has been an innovator in the cruise industry by being the first cruise line to…

Princess Cruises began in 1965 with a single ship sailing to Mexico. Since then, it has grown to become one of the largest luxury cruise lines in the world with ships sailing across the globe. Princess even helped the modern…

Renting a car may not be as fun as taking a flight or enjoying a hotel stay, but it can be a necessary part of travel. We’ve previously shown you some great websites to book a rental car, plus we’ve…

If you want to get a relaxed vacationer upset quickly, just mention resort fees. These annoying extra fees are often charged at resort hotels to cover extra perks ranging anywhere from a welcome drink to phone calls to beach chairs….

Carnival Cruise Line has been around since 1972. While it is mostly known for Caribbean cruises, it actually offers cruises to Mexico, Hawaii, and Europe, as well. Carnival Cruise Line Australia covers destinations like Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific…

Southwest Airlines is unique in a lot of ways — they essentially don’t charge for baggage, they don’t charge change or cancellation fees — and they don’t assign seats. While Southwest started as a budget airline, it has since evolved…

Cruises can be a wonderful way to travel. They are a convenient way to see many places on a single trip and can provide good value since most of your food and entertainment are included. We’ve previously discussed the best…

There’s no shortage of websites out there that can help you book a cruise. There may even be more options to book cruises than hotels or flights. In addition to the traditional online travel agencies, there are a bunch of…

You probably think of points and miles as a great way to book a flight or hotel room without spending a lot of money. While those are great ways to use your points, you can also book other types of…