Cruise Guide: Caribbean voyages in vogue
By Michael Coleman The cruise industry is just a few weeks away from ushering in the 2010 Caribbean season. If picture-perfect tropical islands, sun-drenched beaches and boundless shopping opportunities float your boat, a Caribbean cruise on one of the following mass-market lines may be for you. Carnival – The largest Carnival ship...
Cruise Guide: Costa touts Italian heritage
By Michael Coleman Guests aboard two Costa Cruises’ ships will not have to cross the pond to enjoy “love, laughter and la dolce vita” this winter. Italy is coming to the Caribbean. The European brand is offering “Italy in the Tropics” complete with some of the best deals in the line’s 60-year history aboard Costa …...
In Port Today: Two in Turkey
Costa Serena, left and Norwegian Jade docked Sept. 18, 2009 in Istanbul, Turkey. Image courtesy Michael Coleman....
Cruise Guide: You deserve to save money on a cruise
By Matt Roseboom Your alarm clock goes off early. You’re late to work and get reprimanded by your boss, who makes you work late, which makes you get home late, which makes your spouse and kids unhappy. This chain reaction won’t happen every day, but just one of these things may make you think to …...
Costa to hold first ever duel christening for Luminosa and Pacifica
On June 5, Costa Cruise Line, will give a glamorous “benvenuto” to its two newest ships on one historic night. During this special celebration, the Italian cruise line will host the first ever dual inaugural as it christens the Costa Luminosa – The Ship of Light – and Costa Pacifica – The Ship of Sound....
Cruise with soccer star Pelé in June
Soccer aficionados may enjoy a Mediterranean getaway aboard the Costa Serena on an exclusive cruise dedicated to Edson Arantes Do Nascimento, better known as “Pelé,” the “O’ Rey” (the King) of world soccer. Departing from Venice on June 28, the “Pele Cruise — Sabor Brazil,” is an exclusive event on the Costa Serena....
Costa offering an exclusive wine
Costa Cruise Line has teamed up with another venerable Italian brand, Aneri Wines, to bring one of its most exclusive wines to sea. A select number of 133 bottles of a 2003 Amarone 2003, which was a top year of production for this red, full-bodied wine, are available on each Costa ship. Each 750 ml …...
Book Costa and stay free at Planet Hollywood
Throughout March, guests who book a European cruise with Costa will automatically receive a two-night complimentary stay at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, based on availability from Sunday through Thursday. The offer is valid on all FIT sailings booked in March 2009 on seven- to 14-night Europe sailings that depart in...
Win a cruise with the Costa Culinary Contest
Costa is unrolling a new “Buon Appetito” culinary contest for past guests to submit their favorite Costa dining experience....
Cruise Guide: Costa celebrates Italian-style cruising milestone
 By Mike Coleman The arrival this month of Costa Cruises Fortuna to Port Everglades marks the lines 50th consecutive year of bringing a piece of Italy to the Tropics. Costa became the first cruise line to offer regularly scheduled Caribbean voyages from Fort Lauderdale aboard the elegant Franca C in 1959, setting the stage …...