With all the fanfare you’d expect, the stunning Queen Anne recently arrived in Southampton for her inaugural season of cruising. Accepting an invitation for a one-night introduction to sample the …
Paris In The SpringtimeEiffel Tower | Photo: Steve LelandWe sat in a French sidewalk cafe, the chill of an early spring morning mitigated by a piping hot cafe au lait …
Blend a background of Roman, French, and English history with a touch of Greek and Arab culture, and you will get a fascinating peek into Malta’s appeal. The amazing movie …
This Sun’s For You Whatever you want from a cruise vacation, you’ll find it in the brand new Sun Princess. I had the privilege of getting a sneak peek at …
Growing up in Nebraska, my dining routine consisted of daily servings of meat, potatoes, and canned vegetables. Fast forward a few decades and my culinary horizons have expanded through extensive …
Street Eats in Hoi An, VietnamStreets of Hoi An, VietnamIn the bustling streets of Vietnam, where the motor scooter reigns as the king of the road, embarking on a food …
The allure of Vietnam’s intrigue and rich historical past is undeniable, with Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) leading the way. While I had previously relied on guidebooks for …
After a sneak peek of the new Sun Princess at Italy’s Fincantieri Shipyard, let me assure you, it will be well worth the wait.Witnessing the 3,500 craftsmen working around the …
The new Celebrity Ascent was recently showcased and christened as the newest addition to the cruise line’s popular Edge Class of ships in a celebration in Port Everglades, Florida. The …
Elixir Boutique Cruises is expanding its offerings with the acquisition of the M/Y Gemaya, building upon the achievements of its popular Elysium ship. With individual suite bookings available, this yacht …
Oceania Cruises’ Vista dazzled passengers and onlookers alike as she set sail from the Port of Miami on a two-day showcase cruise. This stunning new addition to the fleet is a true …
Act my age? Not a chance!At 72, acting my age isn’t one of my more admirable personality traits, and there’s everything to assist me in avoiding it by sailing on …
Having been thoroughly impressed on a brief three day inaugural cruise from Nova Scotia to Boston with Swan Hellenic’s newly launched SH Vega last fall, I was anxious to see …
The pastoral landscape and kaleidoscope of color greeting us as we stepped out of our cabin was reminiscent of a Monet painting. Fields of vibrant yellow sunflowers blanketed the hills …
Every port city has Its day in the sun and none shine brighter than Piraeus, Greece. No seafaring sailor is worthy of the title without a call on this ancient …
Technically she’s not brand new but with a $100 million dollar facelift you could fool me. You might not recognize the reimagined Norwegian Spirit and you can forget the old …
In 2023, set sail with AmaWaterways and Porthole Cruise and Travel’s Editor-in-Chief Bill Panoff on the one-of-a-kind AmaMagna to experience the Danube river!While we are waiting, let’s take a look back at …
Photo: Illa Experience HotelIf you enjoy the charm of old cities, the traditions of South American colonial culture and unfettered authenticity, Quito, Ecuador is your kind of place. Built on the …
The launch of new ships is always cause for optimism in the world of cruising, but when a new company comes online with three brand new ships it’s cause for …
No, it’s not a burly, bearded guy wielding an ax but rather the brand new Viking Octantis cruise ship. This striking beauty has established her reign by capturing the bounty …
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