Travel Tips: My Smartphone Ruined My Vacation
Connectivity is what the world revolves around these days. Everyone is widely accessible at any point thanks to our devices like phones and tablets, but these incredible devices can both aid and hinder a vacation. Sure, a smartphone is great for looking up directions or taking photos of your experie
Tips for Making Your Cruising Day a Breeze
It’s finally here! The day you leave on a cruise is full of fun and excitement, but if you’ve never cruised before, there are a few things you can do to make the experience even better. Our tips help you spend less time waiting and more time on vacation! How to Expedite the Boarding Process [&he
Off Season Cruising, Is It Worth It?
We often get asked, when is the best time to cruise? Most are shocked when I tell them that cruising off-season is one of the best vacations you can take! Not only are they a great way to get a great deal, but there are plenty of other perks, too. Here are some of our […]
TRAVEL TIPS: Gettin’ Salty in Bonaire
The Caribbean is home to over 700 islands. Despite the region being such a popular tourist and vacation destination, there are still some spots that fly under the radar. One of these is Bonaire, the B of the “ABC Islands”. Its closest neighbors are Curaçao and Aruba, with Venezuela only 60 mile
Making The Most Of Your Cruise Vacation
Around 27.2 million people are expected to take a cruise vacation in 2018, with the industry showing a consistent rise in passenger numbers since 2009 (a year in which 17.8 million passengers took to the seas). The Cruise Lines International Association’s newest report indicates that one big tren
Travel Tips: How to Choose a Good Restaurant on Vacation
Traveling the world is a wonderful way to expand your mind, cultivate lasting memories and experience things you never could at home. One of the most important aspects of diving head first into a new culture is of course the food. In our globalized world, you may see ethnic restaurants in your homet
TRAVEL TIPS: Shanghai – Explore the Unique History of Asia’s Busiest Port
In 2016 Shanghai’s international port saw nearly 3 million passengers. Not only is it China’s largest city, it is an amazing travel destination, boasting impressive architecture, delicious cuisine, unique shopping opportunities, and plenty of historical wonders to explore. As a first time visito
What Do Travel Agents Do?
In the time before high speed internet and the Travel Channel, planning a vacation required a master of all things travel, aka travel agents. Today, it’s easy to research locations, book flights, find 5-star hotels and more using the device you’re probably reading this on now. Back then, a trave
TRAVEL TIPS: Under the Sea in Grand Cayman
Grand Cayman is famous for its beautiful beaches and its friendly stingrays. Seven Mile Beach is one you’ve likely heard of. A public beach just north of George Town, its gorgeous white sands are marked with resorts, bars, restaurants, visiting tourists and daily cruise ship passengers. It has bec
5 Pre-Cruise Stay Options From Port Canaveral
Our family doesn’t need a fairy godmother to make a cruise out of Port Canaveral or Tampa even more magical – we just opt for a pre-cruise stay in Orlando. It’s easy: When we sail out of Port Canaveral (less than an hour away from Orlando) or Tampa (an hour and a half away from […]
3 Tips for Packing Jewelry
Your vacation memories and experiences may be priceless, but the jewelry you bring along most certainly has a tangible value. Packing jewelry is a vital part of going on any trip, yet too many people aren’t taking the necessary precautions to ensure their earrings, necklaces, watches and more make
Cruise Ship Vacations: Small Ships Vs. Big Ships
It’s perfectly reasonable for a cruise novice to think that the biggest, newest and most extravagant cruise ship is going to offer the best cruising experience, but that isn’t always the case. Smaller ships offer cruise ship vacations unlike their big brothers and for some vacationers, that’s
What’s the Biggest Mistake You Can Make on a Cruise?
Here at Porthole, we talk with a lot of cruise experts about the do’s and don’ts of a cruise vacation. If you’ve never taken a vacation on a cruise ship before, you’re probably getting excited about heading out on the high seas, but, before you go, there’s something very important which ne
Find the Best Deal on a Last Minute Cruise
What’s your relationship with procrastination? For some, putting things off until the last minute borders on an art form. Others, not so much. We’ve all heard that the early bird gets the worm, but when it comes to getting the best deal on a last minute cruise, you have some options at your disp
TRAVEL TIPS: Zadar, a Hidden Gem in Croatia
Over the last 20 years, tourism in Croatia has almost quadrupled. The War of Croatian Independence and bombing of nearby Yugoslavia in the late 90’s deterred outsiders from visiting this beautiful Mediterranean country. Things have changed, especially over the last decade, as explorers have gotten
Your Golden Years: Finding the Right Senior Cruise
Travel. That’s often the one thing on the minds of those who trade in their ties, conference calls and commutes for the life of leisure at 65 years old. Retirement affords people plenty of time to take a trip like a cruise, but with so many travel options available, many need help finding the righ
Travel Guru Victoria Redstall Joins Porthole on Facebook Live
Porthole Cruise is lucky to have a group of incredible travel influencers who span the globe and update our readers on their experiences. One of the most popular is actress, model, journalist, author and vacation guru, Victoria Redstall. She’s one of the best to do it! Victoria was kind enough
TRAVEL TIPS: Don’t Take a Vacation From Exercise
Everyone who works out enjoys a cheat day every now and then, but when you’re on a cruise ship vacation, cheat day tends to turn into cheat week. When you’re putting in the time and effort to exercise, eat right and generally live a healthy lifestyle, the last thing you want is to undo all [&hel
Set Sail with the Latest Cruise Fashions from Chanel
Fashion giant Chanel unveiled their Cruise fashions 2018/2019 in the most literal way possible; with an actual cruise ship. The ship, christened ‘La Pausa’ after Gabriel Chanel’s summer home in the French Riviera, served as a fitting backdrop on a runway filled with the hottest cruise fashi
LUXURY Cruise Ships Setting Sail in 2019 (VIDEO)
The luxury cruise sector is on the rise, so let’s check out what’s on the horizon for 2019… Viking Jupiter | 930 Passengers | 47,000 Tons Viking Jupiter is the 6th ship in the Viking Ocean Cruises fleet. Built in 2018, the intimately sized ship will set sail in February 2019. Viking Jupiter cr
