Beguiling Bermuda
Beguiling Bermuda One longtime cruiser reflects on past and present visits to the dazzling Atlantic island. By Judi Cuervo As the song says, “Bermuda is Another World.” And it certainly was to my friend Stacey and me when, in 1976 at 19 years of age, we arrived at this British colony aboard what
Delectable Lobster
Delectable Lobster Take a tour across Atlantic Canada for the best places to dine on the king of all seafood. By Jan Napier Don’t eat a blue one. But come aboard while we wend our way through Atlantic Canada for an imagined lobster-tasting tour, because there is no place on earth to savor the best
A Different Side of Japan
A Different Side of Japan More than 900 miles from Tokyo, the islands of Okinawa offer an unexpected abundance of natural beauty By Kevin Revolinski A loud hiss provokes a collective cry of amazement, and the boat lists just a bit as everyone on board rushes to starboard. A plume of vapor drifts awa
Join the Club: Paranormal Cruises – Now You Sea It
Join the Club: Now You Sea It… The Ports of Apparitions Cruise is sure to draw ghost-hunters and those fascinated with all things (beings?) paranormal By Clark Norton When Peter Renn was growing up next to Addington Palace just south of London — reputedly haunted by a late-19th-century Archbisho
Bucket List: Caribbean
The Bucket List: Caribbean There’s more to the Caribbean than just a shimmering beach and lots of sunshine. A bit of planning can lead to adventures of a lifetime. By Richard Varr It wasn’t too long ago when I told a friend I was feeling a sense of longing. “What is it?” my friend replied [&
Dinner and a Show: Cruising to Chicago (with prosciutto antipasto!)
Cruising to Chicago (with prosciutto antipasto!) Royal Caribbean’s “Ship of Entertainment” boasts a world of restaurants and a city’s worth of shows By Christine Koubek My friend Annemarie and I were meandering along a well-landscaped sidewalk on Allure of the Seas — past olive tree
Like a Local: Revolutionary Boston
Revolutionary Boston Blend into the Beantown bustle By Gabi Logan Though I’ve spent 10 years in Boston, it took 10 minutes to fall in love with it. While attending college nearby, visiting Boston was one of my first “big city” experiences. What struck me most was how Boston is metropolitan wit
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
Celebrity Reflection Ship Review
Celebrity Reflection Ship Review X marks the spot where beautiful art meets deluxe personal touches. By Fran Golden Having four stunning and super cool sisters doesn’t make it easy for the fifth sibling. How do you grab attention? Stand out in the crowd? The gorgeous 3,030-passenger Celebrity
The Waters and Wines of France
With Tauck River Cruises, travelers can explore from Paris to Provence while enjoying the spoils of both land and sea. Menus can change for each meal, depending on what’s fresh and local. Wine, too, is an important part of this cruise, and the ship’s culinary department buys wines that c
A Magical Meal: Animator’s Palate
A Magical Meal Disney Fantasy’s Animator’s Palate brings your art to life. By Michelle da Silva Richmond It’s our first night aboard the elegant Fantasy — the newest ship in the Disney Cruise collection — and we really don’t know what to expect. After settling into our cabins, we kick-st
New England’s Apple Revival
New England’s Apple Revival From the author of American Terroir comes a connoisseur’s guide to the fruit and farmers’ markets of the Northeast. “We’re now in the midst of an heirloom apple revival, with dazzling varieties of every size, shape, and color spilling from farm stands every summ
