ssb Posted December 11, 2013 #1 Share Posted December 11, 2013 (edited) Galveston Island is the only Texas location to make the most recently released list in an annual awards of a top ranked travel site. Galveston ranked No. 7 on the 2013 list of the "Top 10 Destinations on the Rise in the U.S." The list features locations that have seen the greatest increase in positive traveler feedback and traveler interest year over year, according to a statement from the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau. Site has compiled a list of 92 things to do in Galveston, with S-n-G Horseback Riding, La King's Confectionery and Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar highlighted as "don't miss" attractions. "More than 30 miles of beaches plus a wealth of cultural and historic institutions make this island a Gulf of Mexico vacation hot spot," Article writes. "If you go, don't forget your walking shoes: With 14 museums and 20 art galleries, plus many historic homes and mansions, there's a lot of ground to cover." Here's the full list, which was released last week: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Anchorage, Alaska Destin, Fla. Bar Harbor, Maine Santa Fe, N.M. Jackson, Wyo. Galveston Island Texas Brooklyn, N.Y. Moab, Utah Edited December 11, 2013 by ssb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudyard Posted December 11, 2013 #2 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Congratulations to Galveston! They've come a long way the past few years :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMama7 Posted December 12, 2013 #3 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Hopefully the more successful Galveston becomes, the cruise lines will see fit to add some different itineraries. ;) Cruises to the southern Caribbean that require a few additional days would be a nice alternative! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted December 12, 2013 Author #4 Share Posted December 12, 2013 (edited) We were told on recent Navigator cruise by staff when the Navigator leaves Galveston in a 2 to 3 years, Galveston will be getting a bigger ship! So about that time and coinciding with Panama Canal expansion, there will be a number of new RCCL ships, and there will still be the other bigger ships larger than the Navigator that are in service presently! So with Panama Canal expansion, and with more larger ships with more paying passengers for better economy, and better fuel efficiency in the new ships, the further destinations and itineraries should be attainable out of Galveston. According to other sources for whats in place today for the future Confirmed Ship Orders: Quantum of the Seas Ship Class: First Quantum Class Passengers: 4,180 Expected inaugural cruise: November 14, 2014 Anthem of the Seas Ship Class: Second Quantum Class Passengers: 4,180 Expected inaugural cruise: Spring 2015 Unnamed Third Oasis class ship Ship Class: Oasis Class Passengers: 5,400 Expected inaugural cruise: Mid-2016 Unnamed Third Quantum class ship Ship Class: Quantum Class Passengers: 4,180 Expected inaugural cruise: Mid-2016 Unconfirmed Ship Orders: Fourth Oasis class ship Ship Class: Oasis Class Passengers: 5,400 Expected inaugural cruise: Mid-2018 Status: Option in place & expires in December 2013. Fifth Oasis class ship Ship Class: Oasis Class Passengers: 5,400 Expected inaugural cruise: N/A Status: Option in place to build fifth Oasis-class ship that would become available upon ordering of fourth Oasis-class ship. Edited December 12, 2013 by ssb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chmie Posted December 16, 2013 #5 Share Posted December 16, 2013 We stayed in Galveston for a couple days before our 2012 cruise and found the city most interesting and tourist friendly. Had no difficulty driving around and taking pictures of some of the awesome older homes. Looks good on Galveston. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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