Variety Cruises has opened up interline rates on a number of sailings in 2024. These small ships will take you to unique ports in the Greek Isles, Tahiti and the Seychelles. This is not your usual cruise line or cruise ship. They have a number of small ships and none hold more than 71 people. It's an ideal way to see these destinations without changing the unique feelings these … [Read more...]
Our Top Antique Fairs and Markets Around the World for 2024
Nothing more exciting than to find strolling a flea market and finding that perfect item for the home or for a friend. Even if you don't buy anything strolling an antique or flea market at a destination gives you a view of the local life and often at prices way less than the tourist traps offer. You can spend an hour or a day or in some cases, days, strolling and shopping at … [Read more...]
Transcend Cruises Offers Interline Rates to NATCA Members
Transcend Cruises is a brand new river cruise company sailing in Europe. The majority of their business is full ship charters. However they have sailing dates which don't charter out so they have decided to offer them at interline rates. These are limited as their ship, Advance, only has 55 staterooms and suites. The interline rates are also open to NATCA members plus your … [Read more...]
Our Top Festival Picks for May 2024
A great way to experience a destination is to attend one of their local fairs or festivals. There are hundreds of these taking place around the world every month. Here is our top 20 list for May 2024 with links to their websites so you can get more info. If you need to book a hotel at any of these destinations then click here for our discounted hotel booking engines There … [Read more...]
How Much to Tip Around the World
Wondering how much to tip when traveling internationally? Here is a rough guide that covers many of the regions in the world. Remember this is a guide. You can tip more or less depending on the service you receive. In much of the world, and especially in resorts, you won’t go far wrong if you tip the local currency equivalent of the following amounts: Waiting staff: … [Read more...]