Magazine Excerpts

Grand Entrance See why Regent’s Seven Seas Explorer is a ship of superlatives By Fran Golden As a journalist, you’re not supposed to believe such marketing speak as “the most …

People Pleaser A Day in the Life of Andy Stuart, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line By Jodi Ornstein “This is a people business,” says Andy Stuart, president and …

Battle of the Barges Cruising the waterways of Ireland vs. France By Steve Leland The prospects of an off-the-wall travel experience while sampling the trappings of the good life, such …

Behind the Remastering of Queen Mary 2 By Fran Golden When your task is to redesign and contemporize the 12-year-old Queen Mary 2, Cunard Line’s flagship ocean liner, you know …

Say cheers to Florida’s Best Local Craft Breweries By Evan S. Benn In case you haven’t noticed, craft beer is on many savvy cruisers’ radar. From onboard specialty brews to …

Exploring one of the world’s most elusive archipelagos Story and photography by Michel and Lisa Verdure We were walking in the highlands of San Cristobal Island for less than 15 …

Surviving Holiday Travel Travel expert Johnny Jet answers your most common questions. It’s hard to believe, but the holidays are upon us. For those who’ll be setting sail this season, …

Bring on Budapest Close the guidebooks and let a local lead the way. By Jennifer Walker When I was 8, my Hungarian mother decided to move us to Budapest so …

Kids of all kinds will find something to love aboard MSC Cruises. By Jodi Ornstein Ahhhh, cruising. Days spent relaxing on deck with the sun in your face and a …

What the artists, fans, and organizers say about music-themed cruises. By Bill Kopp While retirees and young professionals might not always share the same taste in music, one leisure activity …

Discover the (proven!) health benefits of cruising By Heather Mikesell Although most people don’t immediately think of a cruise vacation as an opportunity to get in shape or make positive …

May the Force Cruise with You Experience Star Wars at Sea aboard Disney Cruise Line By Jason Leppert What happens when you combine Disney Cruise Line with Star Wars? You …

From ship to shore, The Strand experience best showcases Myanmar. By Steve Leland It’s been said that stepping outside your travel comfort zone makes for an exhilarating experience, and I …

A Land Far, Far Away Discover paradise in the South Pacific aboard Silver Discoverer. By Art Sbarsky On the last night of my cruise, some guests were talking over dinner, …

The Maine Attraction Discover Bar Harbor’s Golden Age while exploring its modern-day charm. By Earl Brechlin Despite Bar Harbor’s many current charms, its reputation remains rooted in its Golden Age, …

Surviving Long Layovers Travel expert Johnny Jet answers your most common questions. Traveling 150,000 miles a year, it’s no wonder Johnny Jet knows a thing or two about the subject. …

Kid-Friendly, Cruiser-Approved Family fun awaits on today’s river ships. By Michelle Baran Who says river cruises aren’t for kids? While there may be a long-held stereotype that river cruising isn’t …

Home Is Where the Heritage Is Viking Sea shows off Nordic culture through its onboard décor. By Jason Leppert In many ways Viking Ocean Cruises’ newest ship, Viking Sea, is …

Cuba Uncovered Porthole sent two travel writers on different cruise ships to experience this mysterious, magical destination and report back. Here’s what they found. Cultural Immersion Fathom By Sharon Kenny …

Double Duty A Day in the Life of Jason Montague By Fran Golden Jason Montague has a lot to be excited about these days. And when he gets excited — …