Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Your Questions About Caribbean Vacations

David asks…



Caribbean vacations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
what is the cheepest but still nice caribbean island vacation






Tim answers:
One of the cheApest Caribbean islands is Dominican Republic and that is because of the exchange rate. Another one is Jamaica and Trinidad because you can get more for your dollar. Trinidad is 6 to $US.



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Your Questions About Carnival Fantasy

Lisa asks…



Jamaica in April?
I would like to visit Jamaica this April. However, I have been getting mixed reviews. I would like to know if Jamaica's carnival is worth the trip, how dangerous it is, how is the nightlife, and if there are any other tips I should know? How bad is the gang violence there? Also I have been to St. Martin's, Anguilla's, and many West Indian carnivals in the US, is Jamaica's anything like theirs? Oh by the way I am not planning to be in some man made

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Saturday, March 12, 2011

Your Questions About Alaska Cruises From Seattle

William asks…



Do I need Transit Visa or Tourist Visa for Canada if I am taking a cruise to Alaska from Seattle?
I am taking an Alaskan cruise from Seattle and this cruise stops for 2-3 hours in Victoria (Canada). I am an Indian Citizen on H1B visa in USA. Do I need to apply for a tourist visa for Canada or will transit visa be enough? Thanks for your replies.






Tim answers:
I believe that you will need a tourist visa for Canada. The transit visa will allow you to

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Your Questions About Carnival Cruises

Michael asks…



What are the best things to do on Carnival cruises?
Im going on a western Carribian cruise on carnival. What are some of the best activities i could do on the ship?






Tim answers:
Looks like your first cruise (saw an earlier question on what to pack). First off, go to CruiseCritic.com and explore the boards there. There's a lot of info on the ports, the ships and lots of tips from experienced cruisers.
On the ship, you'll probably spend the first two

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Your Questions About Mexico Cruises

Jenny asks…



what is the status of cruises going to mexico with swine flu?
Me and some friends were really wanting to take a cruise to mexico around august, but are carnival and royal carribean (our two options) still stopping in mexican ports? If they arnt, are they being redirected anywhere else?






Tim answers:
Carnival says they are going back to Mexico.
Http://www.carnival.com/cms/fun/cruise_control/itinerary_updates.aspx



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Thursday, March 10, 2011

Your Questions About Holland America Alaska Shore Excursions

David asks…



Have you ever been on a Holland America Alaska/Yukon cruisetour?
I am planning to do the HAL Alaska cruisetour #5 and would like some information/advice about this tour...such as what hotel room to request or avoid, what excursion is a must, what the food is like, and does buying a a more expensive cabin or verandah/balcony on board ship mean you'll get better Hotel/Lodge accomodations on shore? I would like to hear both positive and negative

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Your Questions About Charleston, South Carolina

Ken asks…



Has anyone been to charleston south carolina?
I am going to charleston south carolina next month, and I want to know (besides the beach) what activities are there to do? My nephew's baseball team is playing in a little league world series and I am not planning on going to all the games.

Thank you for all of your responses.






Tim answers:
I live here in Beautiful Charleston! What exactly are you interested in...there is alot of historical sites to see.

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