US Air Raises Baggage Fees!

In July US Airways will start charging $20 for the first checked bag under 50 pounds, $5 more than the current $15 charge. The fee for a second checked bag will rise from $25 to $30.
Fees for luggage weighing between 51 and 70 pounds will now be $70 for the first bag and $80 for the second bag. Baggage checked online will cost $15 for the first bag and $25 for the second bag.

According to US Airways the new fees mirror changes announced by United Airlines.

Celebrity's $10M Refreshment for the Millennium!

Celebrity Cruises is rolling out a series of new design schemes on Celebrity Millennium during a $10-million "refresh" this year.
The ship will emerge from a 12-day drydock on May 22 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, with new carpeting throughout the entire ship, and new upholstery in every stateroom, on the Lido deck, in the Celebrity Theatre and in the main dining room.

Additionally, all marble and stone floors and counter areas will be renewed, and all wood hand rails on the ship's verandas and pool deck areas will be newly varnished. New decking also is being installed across the pool deck, outdoor stage, dance floor and jogging track.

When the Millennium emerges from drydock every suite will be equipped with 32-inch LED flat-panel TVs, while Concierge-class staterooms will boast 26-inch versions of the TVs. Also, all drapes, bed skirts and bed throws will be replaced in every suite and stateroom.

By October, new upholstery will adorn furnishings in the ship's retail areas, the Grand Foyer and every lounge, and the 26-inch LED flat-panel TVs will be added to all staterooms.

The "refreshed" Celebrity Millennium, which was inaugurated at the turn of the 21st century, will sail in Alaska beginning May 22 on a series of seven-night cruises roundtrip from Vancouver. The ship will then sail a series of seven-night Southbound Alaska sailings to and from Vancouver and Seward through September.

Cruising from the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico?

I love cruising from this port. Why? Because one it's a commonwealth of the United States. Second, it is amazing to see the San Felipe del Morro when cruising out of or into Old San Juan. Old San Juan has cobbled streets where you can explore shops, restaurants as well as walk to the El Morro fort. Here you can picnic, fly kites or just contemplate life. You'll need good stable walking shoes. I've added a link to this post so you can take a look at some video tours. Royal Caribbean, Carnival as well as few other cruise lines sail from this port. This allows you to explore the Southern Caribbean which includes Barbados, Antigua, Dominican Republic, Aruba & Curacao. If possible try to stay an extra day or two to enjoy the beautiful white sand beach in the Isla Verde area or check out El Yunque National Forest - a beautiful tropical rain forest. Low cruise rates are available for the fall 2009! Use my Cruise Finder to explore current rates. Don't forget to register to Win A Free Cruise!