TheHill.com is reporting that 2017 was safest year ever for commercial air travel, with zero deaths. They site the Dutch aviation group To70 and the Aviation Safety Network for this data. “2017 was the safest year for aviation ever,” said To70’s Adrian Young. Click on the link below for all the details …
Read More »4 cruise ships dock in Dubai same day
For the first time ever, 4 cruise ships docked in the Dubai cruise quay at Rashid port according to zawya.com. Dubai is poised to receive more cruise ships and tourists in 2018. Check out all the details by clicking the link below: https://www.zawya.com/uae/en/story/Rashid_Ports_receives_4_giant_cruise_ships_simultaneously-ZAWYA20171230073105/ Follow me on Twitter and …
Read More »Cruises vs. All-Inclusive Resorts
A very close friend of mine and I spoke for over 30 minutes about the differences between cruises and “All-Inclusive” resorts. The first question she asked me is why do I love going on cruises? What would be your reply to that question? If you answered, “The food”, then you …
Read More »Happy New Year!
I wanted to take a minute and say thanks to everyone who booked a cruise with me in 2017. 2017 was the best year for Air Sea Travel ever because of the trust so many people put in me to deliver a memorable cruise vacation. Marty and I also enjoyed …
Read More »Cruise Passengers in China set to fall in 2018
The Financial Times is reporting that due to travel restrictions and falling prices, the number of Chinese cruise passengers is set to fall next year. For the last year or so, the cruise media has been reporting that new-build cruise ships were heading to China. That bothered me personally because …
Read More »Want the perfect cabin? Book early!
I’ve said it 1000 times. If you want the perfect cabin on your cruise, you can’t wait until the last minute to book your cruise vacation! This article says it all. http://beta.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-cruise-news-20171210-story.html Be sure to follow me on Twitter and Instagram @scottlara1961
Read More »Bermuda to gain many more cruise passengers in 2018
Bernews.com is reporting that Bermuda will receive many cruise passengers outside of summer months in 2018. The 2018 Cruise Ship Schedule shows a 67% increase in cruise calls in the month of April from 2017. Click on the link below for all the details and congratulations to Bermuda! http://bernews.com/2017/12/180-cruise-calls-expected-in-bermuda-next-year/ Be …
Read More »Bronx boy shot in head honored by New York Knicks, gets free 7-day cruise.
The New York Daily News reports that 5-year-old Jaheem Hunter who recovered from a shot in the head by a stray bullet was honored on Christmas Day at Madison Square Garden and given a free 7-day cruise. Check out the story here: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx-boy-shot-head-honored-knicks-free-cruise-article-1.3720396
Read More »Cruise ships return to St. Maarten!
The Caribbean Journal is reporting that 10,000 cruise passengers will be in St. Maarten over the next few days! St. Maarten experienced heavy damage in 2017 totaling over $1 billion dollars according to relief organizations due to Hurricane Irma. Marty and I have visited St. Maarten many times and consider …
Read More »Princess Cruises honoring the military with great benefits!
As a U.S. Navy veteran, I deeply appreciate it when companies give me and my fellow members of the military great discounts! My first ship, the U.S.S Samuel Eliot Morison FFG-13 I haven’t sailed on Princess Cruises yet, but here are some great benefits that they are offering veterans and …
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