http://www.designacruise.com/http://www.designacruise.com/blogPosts/view/azamara-cruises-becomes-azamara-club-cruiseshttp://www.designacruise.com/blogPosts/view/azamara-cruises-becomes-azamara-club-cruisesAzamara Cruises - the two-ship brand launched in 2007 with the 694-guest Azamara Journey and sister ship Azamara Quest - today became "Azamara Club Cruises," with a newly refined focus, and a series of new attributes designed for upmarket, experienced travelers."This isn't a strategy of going 'from good to great'," said Azamara Club Cruises President & CEO Larry Pimentel. "This is about taking ...Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:11:32 -0500http://www.designacruise.com/blogPosts/view/families-loving-the-love-boats-in-alaskahttp://www.designacruise.com/blogPosts/view/families-loving-the-love-boats-in-alaskaFor 2010, Princess Cruises has added a 12-night cruise-tour designed for families including features that are not usually part of the package. Participants will have the opportunity to travel on a jetboat, pan for gold, take an interactive tour of Denali National Park and experience what Alaska is like in the winter.The ‘Family Fun’ cruise-tour is offered at a 25% discount for all berths, so al...Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:05:08 -0500http://www.designacruise.com/blogPosts/view/perking-along-at-holland-americahttp://www.designacruise.com/blogPosts/view/perking-along-at-holland-americaHolland America Line beefed up its loyalty club with the Mariner Society Rewards Program, providing on-board discounts while sailing, special rates on select cruises and reduced or free third and fourth rates when booking future cruises.Based on past cruises recorded as cruise days, members now get Star levels and automatically collect additional cruise day credits based on their on-board spend...Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:16:06 -0400http://www.designacruise.com/blogPosts/view/royal-protection-by-booking-earlyhttp://www.designacruise.com/blogPosts/view/royal-protection-by-booking-early Royal Caribbean International is reminding vacationers that they can enjoy the benefits of booking early and the peace of mind of receiving the best advertised prices with the line’s Best Price Guarantee program. By booking early, vacationers have access to a much wider selection of staterooms and availability on their desired departure date. If the guest then finds a lower fare advertised by ...Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:21:48 -0400http://www.designacruise.com/blogPosts/view/ship-shape-shoppinghttp://www.designacruise.com/blogPosts/view/ship-shape-shoppingDelivering the very best in overall guest experiences is the central motivator behind the design of Royal Caribbean International’s newest ship, Oasis of the Seas. When she debuts in December 2009, the most cutting-edge amenities and activities ever seen at sea will be complemented with a variety of retail venues 13 stores, including open-air shopping that cover more than 10,000 square feet. Wi...Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:38:43 -0400http://www.designacruise.com/blogPosts/view/so-many-choices-shopping-for-your-cruisehttp://www.designacruise.com/blogPosts/view/so-many-choices-shopping-for-your-cruiseMany people shop for cruise vacations just on a cost basis. Looking only for pricing but overlooking the value and ignoring other essential facts, can make a big difference on your cruise vacation. Each line and cruise ship has its own personality and there some distinctions that make a difference in any cruise experience. The smart cruise vacation shopper shouldn't just want the cheapest cruis...Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:55:00 -0400http://www.designacruise.com/blogPosts/view/helpful-airport-websiteshttp://www.designacruise.com/blogPosts/view/helpful-airport-websitesSo the big day is here, and you’re ready to head to the airport. Here is some helpful information to make your life a bit easier that day.Tracking your Flight Using Google Get your flight's departure time promptly by using Google.  All you have to do is type in your airline and flight number and Google will tell you whether your flight is on time or delayed. In a flash, just like that the resul...Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:25:24 -0400http://www.designacruise.com/blogPosts/view/networking-sociallyhttp://www.designacruise.com/blogPosts/view/networking-sociallyIt’s funny. Networking has always been a social activity: happy hours, cocktail parties and business networking events. But those were in-person, up-close and dressed-to-impress types of events. These days we’re online a lot. And being online is more prevalent than ever. Now we have a term for this ongoing conversation, and if you haven’t heard already, it’s called social networking. And there’...Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:15:37 -0400http://www.designacruise.com/blogPosts/view/the-perfect-antidote-to-relief-stresshttp://www.designacruise.com/blogPosts/view/the-perfect-antidote-to-relief-stressIt’s ok to laugh hard enough to become a choking hazard, to tear up a dance floor with moves no one’s ever seen before... Details inside this wonderful short video. Take a moment to enjoy and see how it all started over 35 years ago when someone had a DREAM! The Carnival Dream! This is the Carnival Brand Essence VideoFri, 24 Jul 2009 21:48:28 -0400http://www.designacruise.com/blogPosts/view/carnival-dream-dining-optionshttp://www.designacruise.com/blogPosts/view/carnival-dream-dining-optionsPass the KetchupDining options on Carnival Dream, debuting in September, range from a two-level casual eatery featuring a new Italian pasta station and a burrito bar to Ocean Plaza, an indoor/outdoor café and live music venue.In outlining the ship’s food selection, Carnival Cruise Lines emphasized that most choices are included in the fare. Exceptions are the reservations-recommended steak hous...Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:26:45 -0400