Magazine Excerpts

Pop quiz time: what was the bestselling English-language murder-mystery novel of the 19th century? If your answer, like mine, was something by Arthur Conan Doyle or Edgar Allan Poe, you …

When you think of castles, France, Germany, the U.K., and Ireland may be the first countries that come to mind. Of course they have many, but other countries sit proudly …

Sometimes the fondest dreams begin in cold, hard reality. That was the case for the more than 100 risk-takers who decided to abandon life ashore for months, years, even a …

For those of us who are addicted to cruising, one of the many perks is the nearly endless availability of food. From scrumptious buffets to exotic specialty restaurants, there are …

Aurora Expeditions, always at the forefront of helping to save our planet, has just outdone themselves with two exciting advances in energy conservation. First, the award-winning small-ship cruise line has …

It’s midafternoon on our tour boat, now bobbing gently in the calm, cobalt waters situated just outside of  ʼŌpūnohu Bay on Moorea’s famed north coast. For our shore excursion for …

Every beer lover knows that first cold sip of a favorite lager, pilsner, or IPA just hits differently, especially when paired with ocean breezes or peaceful river views. It’s no …

One of the newest trends travel experts are tracking is a rise in “microcations” — brief getaways of no more than three or four days.  If the pandemic years saw …

How close does your cruise bring you to the real Alaska — and how close do you really want to be? That felt like the right question to ask as …

Norwegian Aqua, the new resort-style ship from Norwegian Cruise Line, made its debut in Lisbon in mid-March. The new vessel is an enhanced version of sister ships Norwegian Prima and …

“Return! Come back, now!” our guide shouts behind us, with panic in his voice. Oh dear. Suddenly, I see not one, not two, but three gigantic whales surrounding us. They …

Maybe it’s the stark contrasts of the icy north. Maybe it’s the long cultural continuity with old ways of seeing the world. Maybe it’s just the long winter nights. Whatever …

Without being too dramatic, Ushuaia is at the end of the world. Geographically, that is.  In the land known as Tierra Del Fuego, just at the point where the South …

Japan is renowned for its excellent train service: the most efficient, the fastest, and the cleanest in the world. Now, in order to showcase the natural beauty and culture of …

On my first river cruise a decade ago, the “wellness” options were a few guided bike tours and a sundeck hot tub. On the first ride along the Rhine, the …

Regent Craft and UrbanLink Air Mobility have just built a more convenient and connected future for coastal communities by launching a fleet of all-electric seagliders. Urban Link, the Florida-based air …

Not all vacationers are looking for action-packed adventures like white-water rafting or scaling challenging mountain peaks. These days, more and more people are seeking destinations that promote inner peace and …

The Marker Key West Harbor Resort is not only a world-class luxury vacation spot featuring three pools, alfresco dining, and private balconies. It’s also a conscientious protector of the environment. …

Victory Cruise Line’s Victory II sits in the shadow of the magnificent Chicago skyline, she and sister ship Victory I the only ships to call the city’s Navy Pier home. …

Walking through Waterfront Park near the pier, we admired the sculptures commemorating the maritime, agricultural, and lumbering history of the area. From the park, we could see the dilapidated SS …