Like a Local: Copenhagen
Copenhagen Get an insider’s take on what to see and do in Copenhagen, Denmark. By Sarah Coghill Tourist Tips The Little Mermaid statue, almost any local will tell you, is over-rated. Why? The clue is in the name…she’s small. And the view behind her is a little…industrial. But she is pre
Viking Conquers the World
Viking Conquers the World This spring, Porthole was on hand for the christening of 10(!) Viking River Cruises longships — who knows how many more there will be by the time you read this! By Fran Golden For anyone who doubts that river cruising is hot, hot, hot, consider that Viking River Cruises p
Where Vintage L.A. Meets the Sea
Where Vintage L.A. Meets the Sea How to turn a day in San Pedro into a journey back in time. By Cole Ruth Most people who visit L.A. go in search of Hollywood. They want to see the sign. They want to go to the Pantages Theatre and step on the handprints of the stars. […]
Twists and Tastes aboard Celebrity Eclipse
Twists and Tastes aboard Celebrity Eclipse A world-class menu and the mesmerizing acrobats of “Eclipse: The Show” promise cruisers an evening of bodily delights. By Janice Wald Henderson Do prime rib dinners and Broadway musicals prompt yawns? How about a post-pasta comedian? Some too-cool-for-s
MSC Divina Cruise Ship Review
Making Its Move With MSC Divina about to relocate to its new Caribbean home, it’s time to revisit this spectacular ship. By Lynn & Cele Seldon A taste of the Mediterranean is coming to the Caribbean this winter … and it’s the MSC Divina that’s on the menu. After being christened last y
Kids On Cruising
Kids On Cruising If the fun and freedom of cruises can make you feel like a kid again, imagine how they make kids feel! By Heidi Sarna Grown-ups like cruises for all kinds of reasons, but mostly because they’re easy. You can turn off your brain and leave the driving and details to the […
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
Another Cruise Ship Bans Smoking
Remember the days when you had to push smoke aside to walk into a cruise ship casino or lounge? Fortunately, many if today’s ships have relegated smokers to tight little corners, if they are allowed to smoke at all. Now, luxury line Crystal Cruises is the latest to eliminate smoking in nearly al
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
