Celebrity Edge is the first in a new class of ship, and in less than a month, we'll be among the first to sail her.  We talk about some of what makes her so different as Celebrity tries… Read More

Tweet This week CruiseHabit Ric is sailing on Mariner of the Seas and you can follow along, read about his adventures, and even ask him questions.  Mariner ha… Read More

In the next couple of weeks we'll be sailing on Celebrity Infinity, Symphony of the Seas, and Celebrity's newest ship, Celebrity Edge.  Make sure you follow us on Twitter, Instagram, an… Read More

Whenever a cruise line introduces a new class of ships, it’s easy to forget about the great ships they already have.  Last year, during the fanfare of the Edge clas… Read More

The cruise experience is inextricably tied to dining, but what is specialty dining?  This concept may not be as new as you think, so we dive into what exactly specialty dining is, where… Read More

I recently visited Holland and Belgium and had a great time during this trip, but it was full of unexpected adventures. Here, I will tell my adventurous story from the weekend getaway to Bel… Read More

I like hosting guest blogs from people knowing more about some destinations than me. This time, Samira will share the best things to do in Amsterdam with kids (this city is not only interest… Read More

  The recently released American Community Survey (ACS) census data pointed to 2017 as a growth year for the Tri-Cities. A separate report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis shows the… Read More

Today's guest blogger Sandra is sharing her 3-day Hamburg itinerary and the best and most unusual attractions you can visit there. Titled as Germany’s Gateway to the World, Hamburg is… Read More

Most cruise lines have programs that reward guests for their loyalty.  The perks are as wide-ranging as cruise experiences, and different lines let you climb the ranks of these programs… Read More

Virgin Voyages has announced more details about their first ship, Scarlet Lady, and this time it’s all about dining.  Guests, err, “sailors” on the adult-only line wil… Read More

Norway is a country that used to be full of poor fishermen villages. Since they found oil, many things have changed. And, the locals used new money very efficiently. Now, it is a highly-deve… Read More

You can take cruises all over the world, sometimes sailing for a week just to arrive at your destination.  There are some cruise destinations however for which those leaving from Florid… Read More

If you're visiting South Florida for your upcoming cruise you should probably know about red tide.  This algae can cause health issues and sometimes closes beaches - but doesn't mean yo… Read More

With a laid back attitude, world class amenities, and a picture perfect tropical setting, it's no wonder that so many celebrities flock to Maui for rest and relaxation. The Valley Isle can b… Read More

There seems to be a sense of security among RVers: A belief that ALL of our fellow RVing neighbors are friendly and pose no threat to our person or property. Yes, in an perfect world that wo… Read More

Tweet Every time I’ve cruised to Nassau, the ship has left port before sundown. When booking my cruise, I noticed Mariner of the Seas would be staying in por… Read More

September was another solid month for sales tax collections in the Kingsport-Bristol Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Its year-over-year collections growth rate outperformed the other me… Read More

Tweet Whenever a cruise line introduces a new class of ships, it’s easy to forget about the great ships they already have.  Last year, during the f… Read More

With winter here and us still in the cold north country the protection of our coach’s water and sewer system is critical.  We don’t want to deal with broken pipes, hoses and… Read More

Bella Italia! Every region in this country has its own temper, its own features and places to visit. There are not many countries in the world, where you have high mountains, transparent sea… Read More

Attom Data Solutions Q3 Zombie Foreclosure Report shows a negligible number of zombies in Sullivan and Washington counties, but a data drill-down points illustrates the bite new multi-family… Read More

Sullivan County’s home affordability index decreased for the second quarter this year to an 11-year low. The opposite was the case in Washington County during Q3. That county’s w… Read More

Here is the next inspiring destination for you! Today, my friend Polly will share 10 reasons to visit Nepal in 2019. Enjoy! Nepal is the land of the Himalayas which offers plenty of travel o… Read More

Every few years something comes on the market that is so extraordinary that it stands out into a category of its own. Such is the case with 4508 Makena Road, one of Hawaii's most uniquely lo… Read More

Johnson City’s metro area saw its best year-over-year sales tax collection performance in August, but Kingsport-Bristol continued its Tri-Cities growth and market share dominance year… Read More

Tweet We recommend booking your cruise as far out as possible to get the best price (and ensure you’ll get the cruise you want).  If you are flexible ho… Read More

Last year was a good year for the Johnson City Metropolitan Statistical Area’s (MSA) economy. But a drill-down on the three-county metro area’s principal city shows some dramatic… Read More

If you're visiting South Florida for your upcoming cruise you should probably know about red tide.  This algae can cause health issues and sometimes closes beaches - but doesn't mean yo… Read More

I showed up to the pool closest to the PADI dive shop at 8am with the two other participants. The dive master was already in the water in full scuba gear. On the side of the pool, she had pr… Read More

An earlier report on the Census Bureau’s 2017 American Community Survey showed last year was a growth year for the Tri-Cities despite some headwinds. A comparison showed jobs, pay, hou… Read More

What do you enjoy while cruising?  Sipping a fruity drink, exploring new places, getting a tattoo?  The latter will soon be possible when Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady sets sa… Read More

Beer and sausages… What else do you associate with Germany? You will be surprised by the variety of things to do in this country and the unique features it has. Germany is a country f… Read More

It’s not just the newest ships at sea that glimmer and host a great time but keeping the entire fleet fresh is the goal of every cruise line.  Often lines will spruce up entire cl… Read More

Attom Data Solution’s Q3 Home Sales Report is one of those drill-downs that offers some context to everything you think you know about the local housing market. For instance: Owners in… Read More

Sweden is a country you definitely need to visit. I’ve only been to Stockholm and Nykoping, but they made a huge impression on me, so I had to change the type of posts I usually write… Read More

Here you can find the best destinations in Europe that have only one post on my blog devoted to them.  If you don't want to visit the most typical countries in Europe, this page is for… Read More

San Francisco is one of the most popular cities to visit in the US not without a reason. Today's guest post from Lizzie is about best things to do in San Francisco in 3 Days with lots of use… Read More

The Kihei condo market continues to be one of the most interesting in Maui and within it, there are a multiple anomalies, one is Kihei Akahi, which has proven to be one of the strongest micr… Read More

A lot of attention is paid the biggest ships with the most outrageous features - and for good reason.  We discuss what megaships are, why they're so appealing to some people, and talk a… Read More

Not many countries can offer such a great variety of things to do and places to visit like Poland. You can lay on the beach, sail on one of numerous lakes, go hiking or skiing to the mountai… Read More

I've never touched the topic of relations before, as I'm actually trying to stay away from anything stable. However, even living a nomadic lifestyle, it is possible to have a girlfriend, and… Read More

Anyone can get a Cambodian Visa when they arrive in Cambodia at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, or any major border crossing. The only thing you need is a passport photo with you. …or do you?… Read More

Vienna was called the most livable city in the world in 2018 and is one of the prettiest cities in Europe to visit. Being the capital of Austria, the city is not too big, so you can explore… Read More

The Tri-Cities nonfarm job growth rate dropped a little in August but not enough to upset a four-month positive trend. The August preliminary, non-seasonal adjusted total was 1,700 better th… Read More

A lot of attention is paid the biggest ships with the most outrageous features - and for good reason.  We discuss what megaships are, why they're so appealing to some people, and talk a… Read More

France is the most visited country in the world. There are many reasons why people visit it. Great food, amazing architecture, beautiful nature, culture and diversity it has. France is a gre… Read More

Several years ago I went out to Ft Lauderdale beach and used Periscope to share images of cruise ships leaving port.  This became popular, and as I answered people's cruise qu… Read More

For the second time this year there were more non-farm jobs in the Tri-Cities than they were during pre-recession benchmark and the region remains at full-employment status. Preliminary, non… Read More

Kingsport-Bristol was the Q2 hot spot for new loan and single-family home purchase originations in the seven-county Tri-Cities region, which outperformed the U.S. market.  At the same t… Read More

Tweet Our July sailing on MSC Seaside was interesting for many reasons - one of them being that MSC is still new to the North American market, and the sailings the… Read More

A co-buyer real estate purchase is one where multiple, unmarried buyers are listed on the sales deed. Current data on local single-family sales show co-buyers are likely very good news for s… Read More

Spain is a beautiful country in the South of Europe. Tourism makes up a large part of its economy, which is not surprising with the large variety of places to visit in Spain. Most of th… Read More