The Cruise: The Best Kept Travel Deal Secret?


Updated 04/08/11 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Cruise: The Best Kept Travel Deal Secret?

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! We’ve always been a bit wary of cruises. At worst, we have visions of retirees playing bingo while a lounge singer croons early Michael Bolton. At best, we foresee David Foster Wallace style lobster-and-jacuzzi breakdowns on the high seas. But, you know we love a deal. And to travel. And we’re sensible if nothing Read more

A Wedding Cruise Could Be a Boatload in Savings


Updated 04/09/10 8:05 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 4 comments

Wedding Savings Tip

Looking for a way to cut wedding costs? Head out to sea! Seriously, couples who opt to tie the knot aboard a cruise could be saving a boatload of cash. No wonder so many people are doing it! According to the Cruise Lines International Association, cruise weddings have increased by 60 percent over the last decade, and some 2,200 couples are expected to marry at sea this year. Sure, cruises have Read more

I'm Asking: Have You Ever Taken a Cruise?


Updated 11/12/09 10:39 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 16 comments

I'm Asking: Have You Ever Taken a Cruise?

With an inescapable floating location, cruises provide a city's worth of activities all under one roof. Nice if you view scheduling and paying for activities to be a daunting vacay task, but what if your lack of planning also equates a need for freedom? Sadly, cruises may disappoint with scheduled eating times, less flexibility for spontaneity, and limited onshore time but, hey, you'll be too Read more

Going Cruising? Cellular at Sea Has You Covered


Updated 08/25/08 10:39 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Cellular at Sea Keeps You Connected

I just got back from a fab trip — a bunch of friends and I boarded a Carnival Fun Ship in honor of their birthdays. I have to admit, although I was looking forward to a relaxing vacation, I was nervous because I knew I would be out of cell range while we were spending the day at sea. What is a geek girl to do when she is totally disconnected!? Sure there are those iCafes aboard the ship, but Read more

Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise Don't Let the Weather Rain on Their Parade


Updated 05/23/12 7:14 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise in Rainy NYC Pictures

Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise spent a rainy NYC afternoon together yesterday. The mother and daughter held hands as they walked along the city streets and were even spotted breaking out in a playful sprint. When the rain picked up, Suri protected her baby doll from the elements under an umbrella while her mom followed closely behind. Katie and Suri are back in the Big Apple after spending some Read more

Bridal Friday Link Time: Diamond Jubilee E-Shoot


Updated 05/25/12 2:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Queen's Diamond Jubilee Engagement Shoot

Cheeky inspiration for a Queen Elizabeth II-themed engagement shoot — Glamour This creative elopement shoot is inspired by Moonrise Kingdom — Green Wedding Shoes A desert-wonderful wedding topped off with hot-pink Manolo Blahniks — Style Me Pretty Expectant bride plans fun "flash wedding" — 100 Layer Cake This 10-year anniversary vow-renewal ceremony has a lot of heart — The Read more

Tom Cruise on His Beautiful, Creative Wife and Growing Up Without His Dad Around


Updated 05/15/12 9:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tom Cruise Playboy Interview

Tom Cruise chatted with Playboy about his new movie Rock of Ages, but the conversation between the actor and interviewer Michael Fleming got quite personal. No stranger to promoting movies, Tom is happy to discuss his career and ambitions, but rarely talks about his childhood. However, in Playboy, Tom gave a great deal of insight about growing up with his mom and sisters, but not his dad. Tom Read more

Katie Holmes and Suri Share a Park Playday in Baton Rouge


Updated 05/23/12 9:09 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Katie Holmes and Suri at Park in Baton Rouge Pictures

Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise met up with a group of friends in Baton Rouge yesterday. They checked out fun animal statues and played in a park during the sunny afternoon. Katie and Suri are back in Louisiana while Tom Cruise films Oblivion, though he's already started switching gears to promote Rock of Ages. He was shirtless on the cover of W and chatted with the magazine about how Katie and Suri Read more

Tom Cruise Gets Shirtless, Looks Hot in the New W!


Updated 05/15/12 8:51 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tom Cruise Rock of Ages Shirtless Pictures in W

Tom Cruise is shirtless on the cover of June's W magazine. He posed for a spread tattooed up and channeling his Rock of Ages character Stacee Jaxx. The movie, a big-screen adaptation of a musical, is out in the US on June 15 and sees Tom paired up on the big screen with costars Julianne Hough, Alec Baldwin, Russell Brand, and many more. Tom spoke with the publication about his desire to make a Read more

Link Time: The Versatile Glass Lamp, Eco Summer Vacations, and Pinterest-Friendly Design Quotes


Updated 05/22/12 4:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Glass Table Lamps on the Market

Need a neutral? These glass lamps are incredibly versatile. — Houzz Love farmers markets? See if your favorite farmers market made this list of the best.— Country Living Take a peek inside celebrity designer Jeff Andrews's gorgeous home. — Curbed See why this Top Design alum loves to use Pinterest. — Stylelist Home Tired of cliche cruises? These eco-oriented adventure vacations are Read more