Give the Gift of Cruising

Give the Gift of Cruising

From tablets to toys and clothing to couches, we’ve seen our fair share of items in short supply recently. It can be incredibly stressful searching for that perfect gift for your friend or family member, only to find out that it’s completely unobtainable.

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Strawberry Spinach Salad

Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe

Here in Florida (Online Vacation Center’s home base), winter is not only the perfect season to cruise but also to grow crops! By the beginning of Spring, strawberry and spinach fields have reached their peak harvest, and tons of the delicious fruit & leafy greens make the short commute to local grocery stores all over our state.

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Mexico's Wine Country

Where to Enjoy Mexico’s Breathtaking Wine Country

Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico’s most renowned wine region, is a smooth 90-minute drive from the California border. Though this area receives most of the acclaim, Mexico boasts many other regions rich with “wine and dine” experiences that most people don’t know about.

The catch: you have to venture deeper into Mexico’s breathtaking wine country—to regions best traveled by cruise.

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What to Expect at Oktoberfest

What to Expect at Oktoberfest

With an average of 6 million visitors per year over the last decade, the Munich Oktoberfest has rightfully become known as the World’s Largest Folk Festival. Oktoberfest typically takes place from late September–early October each year. While the event is popularly known for it’s beer drinking, it is also a place where tradition is carried on and history comes to life. Here’s what you can expect beyond the beer and pretzels…

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