From Cruise Lines, With Love

No one wants to knock a Teddy bear or turn up a nose at heart-shaped confections, but if you could trade all that in for a cruise vacation… (insert daydream cloud here). Well luckily the following cruise lines are encouraging both the schmooze and the cruise with these Valentine’s Day deals heavy on the maudlin [...]

Cruiser on Your List? You (Almost) Can’t Miss With This Gift

Looking for a can’t-miss, last-minute gift for the cruiser on your list? Give the gift of onboard credit. Mainstream, big-ship cruising has always been a la carte — but these days there are more added-fee options than ever, from specialty dining to babysitting to upcharge entertainment. (See how readers rate these fees on the Nickel [...]

Just What Santa Ordered: 11 Gifts They Won’t Return

Who wouldn’t want a Lego digital camera? Or super-light luggage (and fashionable, too)? Or portable iPod speakers for your cabin? Or … ok, we don’t want to spoil the surprise. Check out all the offerings in our Gift-o-Rama, a selection of holiday gifts that span a wide range of prices and cover every age group. [...]

Gift-o-Rama Day 11: Light as a Feather

Welcome to Day 11 of Cruise Critic’s Gift-o-Rama, in which we’ve been unwrapping our 2011 gift picks for the cruisers among us. Better yet: You can actually win some of our choices by simply being a Lido Deck subscriber. For the finale of Gift-o-Rama, we bring you a must for every cruise traveler — luggage. [...]

Gift-o-Rama Day 10: Practical Power

Welcome to Day 10 of Cruise Critic’s Gift-o-Rama, in which we’ve been unwrapping our 2011 gift picks for the cruisers among us. Better yet: You can actually win some of our choices by simply being a Lido Deck subscriber. Today we bring you an item that any veteran cruiser will tell you is a must-have [...]

Gift-o-Rama Day 9: Rock It Out

Welcome to Day 9 of Cruise Critic’s Gift-o-Rama, in which we’ve been unwrapping our 2011 gift picks for the cruisers among us. Better yet: You can actually win some of our choices by simply being a Lido Deck subscriber. We may be nearing the end of Gift-o-Rama, but we still have a few great ideas [...]

Gift-o-Rama Day 8: Pack Like a Pro

Welcome to Day 8 of Cruise Critic’s Gift-o-Rama, in which we’ve been unwrapping our 2011 gift picks for the cruisers among us. Better yet: You can actually win some of our choices by simply being a Lido Deck subscriber. Today’s gift of choice is another practical pick for savvy cruisers — Eagle Creek Compression Sacs. [...]

Gift-o-Rama Day 7: Perfect Pair

Welcome to Day 7 of Cruise Critic’s Gift-o-Rama, in which we’ve been unwrapping our 2011 gift picks for the cruisers among us. Better yet: You can actually win some of our choices by simply being a Lido Deck subscriber, including today’s gift, Gargoyles Sunglasses. These shades provide 100 percent UV protection, and are designed to [...]