Cruise Lines Tighten Smoking Bans
With four cruise lines adopting tighter bans on smoking, right about now those cruise passengers who want to light up may be getting a message – you are not in the majority. In fact, as P&O Cruises, Cunard, Disney Cruise Line and Seabourn prepare to implement new polices, complaints from non-s
Like a Local: Copenhagen
Copenhagen Get an insider’s take on what to see and do in Copenhagen, Denmark. By Sarah Coghill Tourist Tips The Little Mermaid statue, almost any local will tell you, is over-rated. Why? The clue is in the name…she’s small. And the view behind her is a little…industrial. But she is pre
Viking Conquers the World
Viking Conquers the World This spring, Porthole was on hand for the christening of 10(!) Viking River Cruises longships — who knows how many more there will be by the time you read this! By Fran Golden For anyone who doubts that river cruising is hot, hot, hot, consider that Viking River Cruises p
Where Vintage L.A. Meets the Sea
Where Vintage L.A. Meets the Sea How to turn a day in San Pedro into a journey back in time. By Cole Ruth Most people who visit L.A. go in search of Hollywood. They want to see the sign. They want to go to the Pantages Theatre and step on the handprints of the stars. […]
Twists and Tastes aboard Celebrity Eclipse
Twists and Tastes aboard Celebrity Eclipse A world-class menu and the mesmerizing acrobats of “Eclipse: The Show” promise cruisers an evening of bodily delights. By Janice Wald Henderson Do prime rib dinners and Broadway musicals prompt yawns? How about a post-pasta comedian? Some too-cool-for-s
MSC Divina Cruise Ship Review
Making Its Move With MSC Divina about to relocate to its new Caribbean home, it’s time to revisit this spectacular ship. By Lynn & Cele Seldon A taste of the Mediterranean is coming to the Caribbean this winter … and it’s the MSC Divina that’s on the menu. After being christened last y
Kids On Cruising
Kids On Cruising If the fun and freedom of cruises can make you feel like a kid again, imagine how they make kids feel! By Heidi Sarna Grown-ups like cruises for all kinds of reasons, but mostly because they’re easy. You can turn off your brain and leave the driving and details to the […
A River Runs Through It: Miami River
Along the Miami River, visitors can discover the birth of a city and nearby neighborhoods pulsing with life. By Richard Varr A dramatic cityscape shrouds the peaceful waterfront. Glistening condominiums shine in the morning sun, towering over curving walkways and jogging paths shaded by palm trees.
Bucket List: Central America
Bucket List: Central America The five absolute best things to experience in this, the southern-most wonderland on the North American continent. By Kevin Revolinski The stories of Central America begin long before humankind moved into the neighborhood. The power of rising mountains and shifting seas
Take a Dive
Take a Dive The name is synonymous with bringing ocean awareness and conservation into living rooms. Now, thanks to Paul Gauguin Cruises, a Cousteau can take you to those very waters to explore and learn. By Clark Norton Jean-Michel Cousteau got his diving baptism when his father — legendary Frenc
