Cruiser’s Log Book
Travel news, advice and tips from the Cruiser’s Logbook. Here you will find interesting articles and blog posts about vacations, destinations, tips and more by our authors & guests.
Oberammergau Passion Play
If you wish to attend a once-in-ten-year event and enjoy the pastoral scenes of Bavaria in Germany, plan to attend the Passion Play at Oberammergau. What is this famous event all about?
Luxury Barge Cruising in Europe
Are you a fan of smaller ships, perhaps river cruising, but these days even those options seem more impersonal than you’d like? Or perhaps you seek a family get together and adventure without the stress? Luxury hotel barge cruising may be the answer.
Grenada | 12 Interesting Facts
There are many, many islands in the Caribbean and everyone has their favourites. Grenada is often one of these favourite vacation spots. The name refers to both the country, a sovereign state since 1974, and the largest island ...
5 Things to Do in Budapest
The beautiful city of Budapest, capital of Hungary, is one of the largest cities in Europe and straddles the Danube River (originally Buda was on one bank and Pest on the other). It is often...
Celebrate Carnival in Venice – 10 Things to Know
Thinking that masks and costumes are just for Hallowe'en? Think again! Here are a few interesting facts about Venice’s Carnival: The Carnival in Venice is not a recent phenomenon. It has its beginnings in the Dark Ages and survived until the early 19th ...
The Winelands of South Africa
If planning travel to South Africa some of the first things you might mention to your travel professional are that you wish to explore Cape Town and book a safari. There is something else worth your consideration ...