New Orleans is one of the most iconic cities in American culture. It is the setting of the most famous Mardi Gras celebration in the United States, and the annual carnival-like celebration attracts crowds that number in the tens of thousands. It is the birthplace of jazz music, and the tradition of jazz music persists in the city’s lounges and venues to this day. It … Continue reading
National Cruise Vacation Week at DiscountCruises.com
If you’re a cruise fanatic, you’ve definitely heard about it. And we hope you’ve checked out the really awesome cruise deals we’ve posted. But are you wondering – what exactly is National Cruise Vacation Week? Not to worry! We have the details on the best cruise sale of the year! “The World’s Largest Cruise Sale” runs from October 17-23, 2011 (right now!). There are 25 … Continue reading
Oprah’s Norwegian Gem Takeover
Back in 2009, Oprah Winfrey treated 1,700 of her employees AND their families to an all-expenses paid Mediterranean cruise. Her ship of choice? The Norwegian Gem (specially chartered of course)! Oprah celebrated her 55th birthday in style. First up, 3 days in Barcelona, Spain. Then it was time to board the Gem and cruise like a Norwegian for a 10-day holiday to Italy, Turkey, Greece, … Continue reading
Cruise Reviews: MSC’s Yacht Club
MSC takes pride in their Yacht Club – an exclusive “ship within a ship” offering the ultimate in luxury, privacy and personal service. Over the summer, Flight Centre USA’s President, Dean Smith, had the chance to cruise aboard the MSC Splendida. He wrote a review on the incredible Yacht Club experience he had: At the end of July, I had the pleasure of enjoying a five … Continue reading
Top Tips for First-Time Cruisers
DiscountCruises.com’s Certified Cruise Expert, Jorge Castelnau, offers up his best advice for first-timers. If you’ve never been aboard a cruise ship or if you just want some helpful tips, Jorge has put together a great list. Have a look and let us help you plan your next cruise vacation! 1. Book Early The most effective way to save money on a cruise is … Continue reading




