48 Hours: Marvelous Montreal
When visitors step into the streets of Old Montreal, they feel like they’ve been transported to the shores of a European city, but when they venture beyond the waterfront, they discover a thriving and modern metropolis that is unlike any other in North America. Even though it’s a mostly Fre
Shop ‘Til You Drop in St. Thomas
If you enjoy shopping…and getting a deal while doing it…you are going to love to shop ‘til you drop in St. Thomas. This duty-free port in the U.S Virgin Islands is truly a shopper’s paradise and offers cruise ship guests the experience of a lifetime as they stroll along the island’s st
Seven Seas Splendor: Regent’s Newest Cruise Ship
One of the top names in luxury cruising added a new ship to its fleet this week with the delivery of Seven Seas Splendor at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. The ship is the fifth for Regent, who first began luxury cruises nearly 30 years ago. Regent also has plans to add a sixth s
Cruise Deal of the Week – January 31, 2020
While many cruisers are packing their bags for a Caribbean cruise vacation this winter, others are looking ahead to their summer vacation. Alaska cruises are some of the most popular vacations for Americans as they allow people to get up close and personal with the wilderness of Alaska all from the
Discovering the Canadian Rockies by Rail
It’s been 30 years since luxury train company Rocky Mountaineer embarked on its first journey through the Canadian Rockies, but as you gaze out through the oversized and glass-dome windows of the train’s coaches into the surrounding wilderness, it’s clear the pristine landscapes of Western Can
Miami’s Best Spots for Instagram Ahead of the Big Game
For the next few days, die-hard football fans and casual rooters alike will descend on Miami Beach for a little fun, sun and of course, the biggest NFL game all year long! If you’re coming to Miami for the big game or a cruise vacation out of PortMiami, you’re obviously going to want to take [&h
The Beauties and Basics of a Baltics Cruise
Vikings, Teutonic Knights, and murderous czars ruled its capitals. Its dramatic buildings embody the finest elements of Neoclassical, Jugendstil, and Baroque styles. Few lines know the storied shores of the Baltic Sea like Viking Ocean Cruises, founded by Norwegian Torstein Hagen in 1997 as Viking R
Pregaming in Paradise: Miami’s Hottest Spots Before the Big Game
We’re just days away from the biggest NFL game all year long between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers here in Miami and the parties are just getting started! All week long, South Florida is the place to be with numerous parties, events and experiences for fans. Here are some of t
Bahamas Paradise, Port of Palm Beach Host Local Athletes
Each team stepped aboard Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line’s Grand Classica with their own style. The young men of Palm Beach Lakes had on crimson and white letterman jackets proudly displaying their undefeated record and “District Champs” on the back. Inlet Grove sported their game jerseys, dark g
England, by Barge Lady Cruises
Spring and summer in the United Kingdom usher in the emergence of colorful landscapes — flush with bluebells, daffodils, tulips, and wisteria — depicting an artist’s canvas of panoramic serenity. Thanks to the guidance of the barging experts at Barge Lady Cruises, a 6-night barge cruise on the
Virgin’s Beach Club at Bimini announces Resident On Deck DJ Schedule
We’re just weeks away from the start of Virgin Voyages’ ship Scarlet Lady’s life at sea and news is breaking daily about the ship, the cruise line and of course, the new Beach Club at Bimini, Virgin Voyages’ private beach resort in the Bahamas. Virgin Voyages announced today its resident On
10 Things You Can’t Cruise Without
Heading out on a cruise and wondering what you need to pack? Practically every ship has shops onboard that carry essentials you may need or forgot to bring, but there are some items you don’t want to leave home without. Whether you’re a veteran cruisers or embarking on your first voyage
Cruise Line Recognized by US Customs and Border Protection
In a ceremony at Port of Palm Beach last week, representatives from U.S. Customs and Border Protection honored a local cruise line for their “quick and innovative action” in the wake of Hurricane Dorian, which struck the Bahamas last fall. CBP Director of Field Operations Diane Sabatino pr
Cruising to Cologne: How to Spend the Day
For a city that combines the best of ancient Europe with a modern, vibrant metropolis, you can’t do much better than Cologne, Germany. As the largest city on the Rhine, the best way to experience the city may be as a stop on a Rhine river cruise. Cologne is the cultural center of Rhineland. With [
Floats My Boat: Saltwater Painter Stephen Card
Tucked away in Sandys, Bermuda, you’ll find the home and studio of maritime artist Stephen Card. It’s a yellow house with dark green shutters — “The color scheme,” Card explains, “of the old Rotterdam’s lifeboats.” And with that statement alone, you realize that for this 67-year-old
River, Ocean, And Now — Viking Expeditions!
On January 16, less than two weeks after the glittering Golden Globes took place at the historic Beverly Hills Hilton, the hotel’s spotlight was shining on another award winner: Viking Cruises. Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen, while no Ricky Gervais (thank God), hosted an evening that was a dazzlin
Cruise Deal of the Week – January 24, 2020
The island of Puerto Rico has been in the news lately after a series of earthquakes shook residents and caused significant damage across the island. Cruisers from all over sprung into action and started gathering supplies and donations for the people on the island. If you’re looking for a way
Sailing into a New Year!
The Monthly Mantra Cruise Year Resolutions…Cruise Year Resolutions…Cruise Year Resolutions…. It seems everyone’s making resolutions this month: Lose weight, stop smoking, stop drinking and rev up the fitness routine. As a cruise fanatic, my resolutions are a bit different.
Adventures By Disney Announces New European River Cruises
One of the biggest names in cruising and entertainment is expanding their river cruise options in the coming years and that’s great news for those interested in a European river cruise. Adventures by Disney, a provider of group family vacations all over the world, has announced new 30 sailings
Cuadro 44 by Anthony Sasso Coming to Windstar
Chef Anthony Sasso didn’t become one of the world’s youngest Michelin-starred chefs by stifling creativity. Now, he’s bringing more than a decade of culinary experience on board Windstar Cruises with a new restaurant called Cuadro 44 by Anthony Sasso. The new restaur
