MEI travel banner

Should Major Cruise Lines Expand Into River Cruising? Cruisers Share Their Opinions

When Celebrity Cruises announced they’re launching Celebrity River Cruises, it sent ripples through the cruising world. Celebrity Compass and Seeker are set to start sailing in 2027 on Europe’s most iconic waterways, including the Danube…

View Post

29 Long Flight Hacks That Actually Work (Your Back Will Thank You!)

Are you dreading that upcoming long haul flight? Whether you’re heading to your dream Mediterranean cruise or planning an Alaska cruise, surviving those endless hours in economy doesn’t have to be torture. I’ve learned these…

View Post

Norwegian Cruise Line Will No Longer Honor Drink Packages on Great Stirrup Cay

Cruisers, brace yourselves. Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a major change coming to its private island, Great Stirrup Cay. Starting March 1, 2026, the cruise line’s popular drink package, which is part of More at…

View Post

Our First River Cruise: What it’s Really Like Sailing with AmaWaterways

Thinking about a European river cruise but not sure if it’s right for you? Before sailing with AmaWaterways aboard AmaMagna, we had a few questions and preconceived notions of our own. In fact, I wasn’t…

View Post

Are Mystery Cruises The Next Big Cruise Trend?

You’re standing on the deck of your cruise ship, coffee in hand, watching the sun rise over an unknown horizon. You have no idea which port you’ll be exploring today, what local culture awaits, or…

View Post