Caviar for Breakfast
Regent Seven Seas Cruises holds a unique place in the world of cruising. The high-end brand of parent Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, its six ships are in the rarified ultra-luxury category — but Regent stands out by offering a complete all-inclusive package. Included in the price are a spacious s
Safaris Restore Wilderness
Experts once declared Tanzania’s Kwakuchinja wildlife migration route “abandoned.” Due to illegal logging, poaching and over-grazing the once-thriving area between the Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks had become nearly devoid of fauna and flora. That changed in 2008, when vision
Just the Walking
I first saw the finish line of the Camino while on a road trip in Spain that took me through Santiago de Compostela. In the morning, the first pilgrim arrived, shuffling into the plaza of St. James’ Cathedral, dropping his backpack, sinking to his knees on the cobblestones, shaking with something
Cruising in the Footsteps of Lewis and Clark
An American Queen Voyages paddlewheeler plies the Pacific Northwest rivers navigated by the Corps of Discovery. Editor’s Note: This story from our Nov/Dec 2023 issue won a first-place Mark Twain Award for Katherine Rodeghier from the Midwest Travel Journalists Association in 2024. No Cha
A Multi-Cultural Carnival
(To the tune of Dean Martin’s famed Italian song “That’s Amore”): Watch the stars in the sky as you stroll the Lanai — on Firenze. You can drink lots of wine and get lost on Deck Nine — on Firenze. There is so much to eat; try Nonna’s bowls of meat — on Firenze. So, […]
International Dining in Istanbul
If you think Turkish food is limited to kebabs, think again. Istanbul, the former Ottoman capital, has long been home to peoples from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The 21st century has welcomed even more newcomers, so now there’s a wide range of delectable dining establishments to enj
Romance Railway
Editor’s Note: This story won a first-place writing award for Terri Colby, who was named the 2024 Mark Twain Travel Journalist of the Year by the MTJA. Three musicians take the stage in Andalusia’s capital city of Seville. Their haunting voices, hand claps, a
All Hands to the Past
Have you ever wondered if time travel is possible? After an 8-day voyage aboard a century-old wooden trawler, I think it just might be. Just standing and looking up at the billowing red sails, I feel connected to the past sailors, in a way I hadn’t imagined. I had embarked at Dunstaffnage Marina n
Sound, Light, and Beauty
All around the globe, light brings awe and wonder to crowds through visual storytelling. The modern tradition of son et lumière shows started in France when Paul Robert-Houdin created a “sound and light” show in 1952 at the Château de Chambord. The performance used music and narration while co
Touring the North
For 21 years, Thund consulting firm has been teaching the world about the delicate balance of Iceland’s plant and animal life. Using meticulous research, the scientists at Thund offer educational tours that focus on Icelandic flora and fauna. They cater not only to individuals, but also to large c
Double the Wilderness
Laid-back Caribbean getaways and chic European excursions are wonderful. But lately, some science-minded travelers are opting for less conventional experiences that provide up-close looks at unique forms of life. One such adventure is The Darwin & Orellana Discovery Tour. The 11-day advent
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
Spanish Gold
A lone farmer rakes the grassy grove, collecting the olives that he’s just swatted off his trees, plum-red, green, and black-tinted. “I have a machine that holds a branch and shakes it, or we have a pole to hit the branches,” says Claudio Perez Fernandez whose family has owned olive groves her
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
The Charms of Coimbra
While the bustling capital city of Lisbon, the rolling hills of the Douro Valley, and the scenic beaches of the Algarve are some of the most popular spots to visit in Portugal, the cozy and quaint town of Coimbra is worth a visit all on its own. One of the country’s oldest cities, nestled amid [&h
