A River Runs Through It: Miami River
Along the Miami River, visitors can discover the birth of a city and nearby neighborhoods pulsing with life. By Richard Varr A dramatic cityscape shrouds the peaceful waterfront. Glistening condominiums shine in the morning sun, towering over curving walkways and jogging paths shaded by palm trees.
Bucket List: Central America
Bucket List: Central America The five absolute best things to experience in this, the southern-most wonderland on the North American continent. By Kevin Revolinski The stories of Central America begin long before humankind moved into the neighborhood. The power of rising mountains and shifting seas
Take a Dive
Take a Dive The name is synonymous with bringing ocean awareness and conservation into living rooms. Now, thanks to Paul Gauguin Cruises, a Cousteau can take you to those very waters to explore and learn. By Clark Norton Jean-Michel Cousteau got his diving baptism when his father — legendary Frenc
Celebrity Reflection Ship Review
Celebrity Reflection Ship Review X marks the spot where beautiful art meets deluxe personal touches. By Fran Golden Having four stunning and super cool sisters doesn’t make it easy for the fifth sibling. How do you grab attention? Stand out in the crowd? The gorgeous 3,030-passenger Celebrity
The Waters and Wines of France
With Tauck River Cruises, travelers can explore from Paris to Provence while enjoying the spoils of both land and sea. Menus can change for each meal, depending on what’s fresh and local. Wine, too, is an important part of this cruise, and the ship’s culinary department buys wines that c
A Magical Meal: Animator’s Palate
A Magical Meal Disney Fantasy’s Animator’s Palate brings your art to life. By Michelle da Silva Richmond It’s our first night aboard the elegant Fantasy — the newest ship in the Disney Cruise collection — and we really don’t know what to expect. After settling into our cabins, we kick-st
New England’s Apple Revival
New England’s Apple Revival From the author of American Terroir comes a connoisseur’s guide to the fruit and farmers’ markets of the Northeast. “We’re now in the midst of an heirloom apple revival, with dazzling varieties of every size, shape, and color spilling from farm stands every summ
Join the Club: Ocean Blues
Ocean Blues Set sail with a ship full of great musicians and listen to what happens. By Clark Norton Seattle-area musician Ron Hendee had been playing trumpet since age 10, performing with a number of bands — jazz, blues, and rock — while earning the bulk of his living as a housepainter. Then, a
CEO Kevin Sheehan: Above the Rim
Above the Rim Cruise CEO Kevin Sheehan is as familiar with ports of call as he is with points in the paint. By Bob Cooper Mention traveling to Kevin Sheehan — CEO and president of Norwegian Cruise Line — and you’ll have to forgive him if his mind turns to penalty calls for not dribbling [&hell
Bucket List: Japan
The Bucket List: Japan See, hear, touch, taste, and smell the best Japan has to offer. By Douglas Kurt Even as a frequent traveler to Japan, I am still amazed at how much detail one notices here. Each sense, each natural connection we have to the world, is fully experienced while in Japan, and one [
Like a Local: Vancouver
Like a Local: Vancouver The Great More-Than-Just-White North By Joni McKervey Growing up in Vancouver meant that, rather than appreciate the city for its unparalleled beauty, I daydreamed of flying away to someplace different. When I began traveling I made a startling discovery: no matter where I we
A Cruise Before College
A Cruise Before College Mother-daughter cruises had been an annual tradition — but now she’s all grown up. By Sherri Ziff It was 8 a.m. on August 12, on a flight with my daughter, Rachel (almost 18), to Seattle where we’d board Holland America Line’s ms Oosterdam for a cruise to Alaska. Watc
Like a Local: Sydney, Australia
Like a Local Get an insider’s take on what to see and do in sunny Sydney, Australia. By Natalie Aroyan A Sydneysider all my life, I am eternally grateful that my grandparents selected this vibrant, sparkling town as their place of emigration from Egypt back in 1963. Growing up in the leafy suburb
Bucket List: Count Down Alaska
Bucket List Count down five must-do adventures in the great land of Alaska By Loren Holmes Alaska, the Great Land. Our motto might sound pretentious to someone unfamiliar with the state, but to those who’ve experienced all that Alaska has to offer, it starts to make sense. From massive glaciers to
CEO Richard Sasso Creates an Unselfish World
CEO creates an Unselfish World IMSC Cruises’ Richard Sasso works to make the world a better place. Richard E. Sasso is a busy guy. He’s the president and CEO of MSC Cruises (USA), the American arm of a European cruise line known for its abundant Mediterranean itineraries and elegant design aesth
Riveted on the Oceania Riviera
Riveted on the Riviera Between the Asian delights at Red Ginger and the show-stoppers of Lord Lloyd Webber, Oceania’s latest ship knows how to captivate the senses. By Janice Wald Henderson It could be the multicolored Buddha heads. Or the glam red splashed on art and table settings. Maybe it’s
MS Europa: In the Wake of Wanderlust
In the Wake of Wanderlust Retracing an Empress’ European Adventures By Lori Rackl The Princess Diana of her time, Empress Elisabeth of Austria — better known as “Sisi” — turned to travel to escape the suffocating environment of the 19th century Habsburg court. While most of us can’t rela
Join the Club: Hooked on Knitting
Hooked on Knitting Cruisers can count on cable needles, classes, conversation, and cross-stitch camaraderie on Craft Cruises. By Clark Norton Who would guess that a group of knitters would “have more fun and be more active than anybody” on a cruise ship? Knitters, that’s who. That’s the cont
Vegas vs. Cruising!
Vegas vs. Cruising! Floating resorts go head-to-head with the City in the Sands in a battle for vacation supremacy. By Judi Cuervo My friends and family were awestruck. I was taking a holiday that wouldn’t begin with a lifeboat drill. In all my decades of travel, I’d somehow missed Las Ve
Alaskan Oysters
Alaskan Oysters The island is known as Prince of Wales, but it may as well be called King of Oysters. By Jeremy Shackleton Baby seal pups are cute and baby bear cubs are adorable, but what about baby oysters? Discover — or, more appropriately, taste — for yourself! The oyster nursery in Naukati
