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Venture further to one of South Florida’s road trip–worthy hotspots. By Sharon Kenny When sailing from two of the world’s busiest cruise ports — PortMiami and Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades …

Close the guidebooks and let a local lead the way through New Orleans By Beth D’Addono It may be known as the Big Easy, a moniker inspired by its laissez-faire …

A meaningful crossing aboard Queen Mary 2 By Ben Lyons The boom of Queen Mary 2’s whistle was meant as celebratory, heralding the start of a new voyage. To us, …

Special services at sea open the world of cruising to travelers By Susan J. Young For those with physical, medical, or developmental challenges, taking a cruise vacation may seem daunting …

Three ways to experience a Viking cruise Is there anywhere this cruise line doesn’t sail? When Viking River Cruises, an industry leader in river cruising with more than 60 river …

A River Runs (and Bikes and Hikes and Swims) Through It Boomers are steering river ships to more active itineraries. By Ilona Biro Baby boomers realize that the secret to …

In the Bag How to be a savvy shopper when your ship calls on the U.S. Virgin Islands By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon Shopping in “America’s Caribbean” (St. Thomas, St. Croix, and …

Each year, Porthole Cruise Magazine’s editor-in-chief, Bill Panoff, has a tough time picking his favorites from the cruise and travel industry. With so many amazing options that await cruisers, these …

Perfect Harmony Meet Royal Caribbean’s biggest and boldest adventure By Danielle Fear Royal Caribbean International’s newest, biggest, and fastest fleet member arrived in Southampton in May to huge crowds of …

A Day in the Life of Orlando Ashford, President of Holland America Line By Fran Golden Orlando Ashford is in New York City for a press conference announcing the new …

Cruise Year’s Resolutions: Tips on how to keep your travel promises this year By Felicity Long Ah, the New Year’s resolution. Every year we read articles warning us to avoid …

How the faces of cruise ships have evolved By Peter Knego With the passage of time, passenger ships’ bows have come in an assortment of shapes and sizes. To accommodate …

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa dishes it up for Crystal Cruises By Janice Wald Henderson Like Cher or Madonna, Nobu is one of those people who requires only a first name to …

Explore more on Italian shores during a luxury land tour By Judi Cuervo It is morning and I am in the Tuscan countryside, gazing through the French window of my …

Close the guidebooks and let a local from Bermuda lead the way. By David LaHuta Thanks to the upcoming arrival of the 35th America’s Cup in June 2017 — indeed …

If Walls Could Talk: Mexico’s ancient ruins tell tales of the past By Craig Zabransky Mexico offers history and adventure in many forms. One of the most popular is exploring …

How to disconnect from technology and reconnect with your loved ones at sea. By Natasha Burton Going on vacation is an ideal opportunity to bring the passion back into your …

A Scenic cruise along the Seine River By Art Sbarsky A summertime trip to Paris and points north in France. Ten nights aboard Scenic Gem cruising along the Seine River. …

Savor the Spain’s best bites on a Windstar Cruise. By Bill Panoff Some might say that to truly experience a new country, you must immerse yourself in the culture. Whether …

How to be a savvy shopper when your ship pulls into San Juan By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon Puerto Rico’s capital is a shopper’s smorgasbord, with not only the Caribbean’s largest shopping …