Road Scholars
It’s the time when summer ends and we get ready for new adventures. Whether it’s heading back to school for some book-learning, or entering a different kind of class on our luxe expeditions to the Med, the islands, and points beyond, here’s how we’re getting prepped. Wrapped As light as a
Ship Review: Queen Anne
When you first catch a glimpse of Queen Anne, her Cunard livery immediately grabs your attention — and sets expectations. But the introduction of the 114,188-grt Pinnacle-class ship has seen many aspects of the Cunard experience reimagined. Porthole contributor Chris Frame traveled aboard Queen
Do Good While Traveling
You can do some good for the Earth while you’re traveling to distant lands — or even just a few miles from home. Here are a few ways recommended by the European hotel group Green Pearls: Every little bit helps. By Alex Darlington EXCERPT ONLY. CLICK TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE. To read more cruise
Paris Summer Style
Louis Vuitton Marking the partnership between LVMH and the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Louis Vuitton designers crafted trunks to hold the precious Olympic and Paralympic medals and torches. Atelier Noboru Embroidery crawls, hops, and flies to life at this studio dedicated to haute couture embroi
Swimming in the Seine
Say goodbye to a restrictive 100-year-old law, thanks to a world-class cleanup effort. Since 1923, it’s been illegal to swim in the Seine because of toxic pollution. But in preparation for the 2024 Olympics, there has been a successful effort to revitalize the famous French river. The water
Carnival’s New Solar Park
Carnival Cruise Line has once again proved its dedication to sustainability by opening a brand-new solar park at its Amber Cove Cruise Center in the Dominican Republic. With 1,800 solar panels, the park will fulfill 80 percent of the Center’s energy needs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 1,0
Caribbean Green
It’s official: Anguilla’s Zemi Beach House is now the “greenest” resort on the island, and possibly in the whole Caribbean region. Zemi, part of the LXR Hotel portfolio, has earned the honor by, among other things, debuting a new solar farm that allows the entire 76-room complex to run exclu
Why Cruises are the Perfect Last-Minute Getaway
Cruises are the ultimate solution for the spontaneous traveler, offering an unparalleled blend of relaxation, adventure, and affordability. And the best part? You don’t have to plan months to experience it! Here are 5 surprising reasons why cruises are the perfect last-minute getaway: No Plann
Tropical Tracks
An enormous country like Australia has a lot of land to cover, but fortunately, the beautiful eastern coast is easy to explore by rail. This exciting journey involves two legs: Sydney to Brisbane and then Brisbane to Cairns. A standard long-distance train known as the XPT (“express passenger
Style & Design: MADE with PRIDE
What we love, by people who love what they are. Everyone’s got a reason to be proud, and Porthole’s proud to help these creators represent. We always showcase the most stylish designs from all kinds of makers’ brands, but this issue, we’re sharing the pride with LGBTQIA+-owned, native and in
Snow’s Bones
The waters of Glacier Bay National Park practically boil with life in the summer: Sail here, and you’re likely to see bears turning shoreline rocks over for food or vanishing into the trees; shaggy mountain goats climbing along impossibly steep slopes; and humpback whales breaching, diving, an
A Centennial Family Cruise
Living to the age of 100 is an amazing feat … but celebrating a centennial birthday aboard a cruise ship with family from all over the country is truly extraordinary. We set sail from Miami last spring on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Sky with four generations of the Guthmann clan to honor o
Discovering China on the Shanghai Train
There’s no better way to travel from Beijing to Shanghai than on the tracks. China is home to the world’s longest high-speed rail network, with a length of over 42,000 kilometers (26,098 miles). The Chinese rail network gives travelers a rare opportunity to see parts of China and aspects of dail
Cruising Cool and Bright
There’s not much that isn’t perfect about the eco-ship Havila Castor. It checks all the boxes: styling, service, food, and comfort, and all of it while leaving only the tiniest carbon footprint on board and in eco-conscious shore excursions. The 179-cabin, 640-passenger vessel offers classic Sca
DAY@SEA: NoRWEGIAN VIVA
SMALL-SHIP WOMAN IN A BIG-SHIP WORLD “Hold. Hold! There’s somebody still in the tube.” That’s not what you want to hear while standing on a trap door, waiting for someone to push a button that will send you plummeting 10 decks down the side of a cruise ship. That trap door wa
Power Pop For Better Ships
ABBA, the internationally revered pop group, has been giving joy and excitement to hundreds of millions for more than five decades. Now, they’re showing themselves to be environmentally conscientious as well by backing a new generation of wind-assisted ships. The Swedish megastars are partnering
Navigating 2024: Newbuilds Ahoy!
A fleet of newbuilds will sail into 2024, each ship promising new high-water marks in innovation, luxury, and adventure. Here’s an overview of what we’re looking forward to sailing. Royal Caribbean takes center stage in January with the much-anticipated debut of Icon of the Seas. This 7,600-
Now Visualize a Stress-Free Vacation….
Travelers seeking relaxation often return from their vacations more stressed than when they left. Racing to catch flights, adjusting to time changes, and wrestling with reservation forms can be exhausting. That’s why more and more European hotels are providing opportunities to practice mindfulness
Virgin’s Forest
Hats off to Virgin Limited Edition, Sir Richard Branson’s prestigious collection of luxury accommodations, for raising awareness of — and money for — mangrove conservation. Visitors to Necker Island, Sir Branson’s private island in the British Virgin Islands, are being encouraged to make a c
Uninhabited, Untamed, and Untouched
Outside of the city and beyond the canal zone, Panama presents a visitor with surprisingly unspoiled nature. So be sure to hone your listening skills and practice watching for the rustling of trees in the canopy above. The rain forest in Panama covers 63 percent of the country and sequesters 160 ton
