Archive for 'River Cruising'

How private clubs can increase member loyalty

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Connie Cornelius

Is your club membership on the slide – or do you have a waiting list? Private clubs are feeling the pressure. Recruiting and retaining members for golf clubs, country clubs, exclusive health clubs and other private clubs has been a major challenge in the last few years. The recessionary economy hasn’t helped, but changing demographics and expectations have changed as well...

What's the difference between cruise ships?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Connie Cornelius

Just like any other kind of lodging, cruise ships come in all shapes and sizes, from basic no-frills accommodations to luxurious yachts. I find it easier to discuss cruising when you think of them in five main categories:  Mainstream, Premium, Luxury, Expedition and River Ship...

The Amazing Amazon

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Connie Cornelius

I’ve done it twice. And there are a world of reasons to go again. Traveling deep into rainforest at the headwaters of the Amazon River is an experience of a lifetime! This mighty river begins at the confluence of the Ucayali and Maranon, not far from Iquitos, Peru. But the trip isn’t not just about the moving on the water and seeing the wildlife.

Single Supplements - The Ultimate in Sales Prevention

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Connie Cornelius

Traveling solo is beset with extra charges that couples don’t encounter, the greatest being the “single supplement” where singles have to pay for two beds when they only want one. Cruise ships claim they need to be compensated for the losses incurred when they receive only half of the revenue potential of a stateroom. The additional charges can range from 10% to 100% of the standard rate, which means single travelers pay twice the rate as couples!

Why smaller is more satisfying - or why you should go smaller on your next cruise

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Connie Cornelius

In an era where cruise ships keep getting bigger and bigger, there is something compelling about “small”. As a travel planner, I encourage clients to move from mega ships to smaller vessels for the most satisfying travel experience.

Why would you want to travel on the river?

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Charity Bissen

The joy of river ships instead of ocean liners, trains or buses

For those travelers who are keen to experience a holiday in Europe minus the highway traffic or heaving your own luggage aboard a train, now is the time to consider the burgeoning selection of river cruises. It’s easy to see why river cruising is emerging as one of the most popular ways to travel. Who doesn't like the idea of relaxing on a luxurious deck as you pass by charming villages

Charity of the Month
For every cruise purchased
during May, we will donate $50
to our charity of the month
Friends of Africa