Recently, a list of travel terms was sent to me.  While they tickled my funny-bone, I couldn't help but wonder how many people lured by the promise of cheaper rates, booked a vacation without the assistance of a knowledgeable travel agent.  While these travel terms are just a joke, it is no joking matter to find that your dream vacation has turned into a nightmare because you didn't know what you were getting into when you booked online.  Don't let this happen to you!  At Cruise Planners, professional vacation planning services are available to you at no extra charge.&n...

Although the U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security recently announced temporary accommodations for travelers who have applied for but have not yet received their passports, U.S. citizens traveling by air to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and other Caribbean countries must still meet their entry requirements.   Due to longer processing times for passport applications spurred by record-breaking demand, Americans can re-enter the U.S. by air from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean by presentation of a government issued photo I.D. and Department of State official proof of applicatio...

Now you can! Norwegian Cruise Line offers 7-Day Hawaii cruise getaways from Honolulu. Visit Oahu, the big island of Hawaii, Maui and Kauai - freestyle. I spent Spring Break onboard the Pride of America. A city-slicker from Arizona, I wasn't used to all that green, green vegetation or all that blue, blue water. (Note to self - pack waterproof mascara next time.) In an effort to keep up with a couple of teenagers, my friend and I kayaked, snorkeled, cycled downhill (downhill is the operative word), parasailed and went tubing the ditches of a former sugar plantation. Our beach day at Kona was ...