Five Faves: Haunted Hotels in Paranormal Ports of Call
Spooky Scenes Cruising’s Most Haunted Hotels It’s late October, when the wind rattles through the cane fields, Las Calaveras Catrinas decorate the streets of Cozumel, the duppies and jumbies cast long shadows along the lonely island beaches, and people everywhere gather close to trade scary stor
Holland America Line Announces Three New Brand Partnerships | Cruise News – Oct. 29, 2015
Holland America Line Announces Three New Brand Partnerships Cruise News – Oct. 29, 2015 At a press event today in New York City, Holland America Line’s president, Orlando Ashford, announced three new brand partnerships that the line says will change the way of travel. BBC Earth Holland Ameri
Fathom: Cruising’s Greater Good
Greater Good Go beyond typical travel with the new cruise brand, Fathom. By Sharon Kenny It seems Carnival Corporation is no longer content just filling people’s minds with fun memories and their stomachs with good food. The company (parent to 10 cruise brands including Carnival Cruise Line, Holla
Artisans of the World: Iris Eshet Cohen
Shades of Hope and Happiness Tel Aviv’s Iris Eshet Cohen uses paint, clay, and bronze to capture the joy of motion. By Grant Balfour In the galleries of Tel Aviv — and in Paris, New York, Madrid, and Miami — art lovers have been buoyed by the festive colors of Israeli artist Iris Eshet Cohen.
Cruise Exec: Rick Meadows
Double Duty Rick Meadows brings his passion for travel to two cruise lines. By Theresa Norton Masek It’s not the least bit surprising that Rick Meadows has a high-powered travel career. He began exploring the world at a very young age with parents who believed travel was the best education. Today,
Cruise Wisdom: Don’t Forget to Pack These!
In the Bag A packing list of things you haven’t thought of. By Cindy O’Neil Q: My family is getting ready to go on our first cruise. I have a pretty good idea of what clothes to pack, but what do I need to bring that I might not have thought of? — Glenda R., […]
Cruise Connections: Crystal Beer
Cheers to Beers! Crystal Cruises’ microbrews cruise provides plenty of reasons to belly up. By Jason Leppert There once was a time when lowly beers took a backseat to prestigious wines. But since the recent proliferation of respected craft brewing, they now both hold a position in high society —
Epicurious: Kids’ Cuisine
Kids’ Cuisine By Janice Wald Henderson ’Tis the season to eat well, which, of course, makes you feel jolly. Children, especially, do jolly well. They’re amped up on holiday festivities, the lure of presents, and, of course, sugar. After all, this is the time of year we let them indulge. Probab
I Can Cruise… WHERE?
I Can Cruise Where? Travel beyond the basics on these six lesser-known itineraries. By Mike Faust Cruising truly does open a world of possibilities for modern-day travelers. Hundreds of ships ply the seven seas, reaching every continent across the globe. Many ports are frequented by cruisers each ye
Just Add Land: Israel
Israel Encounters Explore more before or after your Holy Land cruise. It takes less than five hours to drive from Haifa in the north to Eilat in the south, but that road will take you through dozens of cultures and thousands of years of history. Whether you’re exploring the north, south, east, or
Like A Local: Cozumel
Cozumel Travel Guide Close the guidebooks and let a local lead the way. By Kandy Stahl In 2010, I retired from the life of a university professor and administrator, sold everything I owned in Texas, made the move to Cozumel, and never looked back. The relaxed pace of life and the beautiful waters su
Couples Cruising
You, Me, and the Open Sea How to make the most of your cruise for two. By Sherri Eisenberg Cruising can be many things to different people. Travel with relatives, and it’s the perfect kid-friendly family reunion with water slides and all-ages stage shows. Travel with friends, and it’s a boistero
Uniworld’s Deluxe Décor
A Royal Backdrop Uniworld designs river cruising fit for a princess. By Suzanne Carmel On a cold and cloudy day this past March, I found myself traveling from Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport to S.S. Maria Theresa, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection’s newest river ship. Its christening and in
Cruise Ship Review: Viking Star
A Star Is Born Viking Ocean Cruises debuts with a flagship like no other: Viking Star By Fran Golden Standing in your swimsuit in the first-at-sea snow room aboard Viking Star, snowflakes gently falling from the ceiling, your feet in snow and your body absolutely freezing in sub-zero temperatures, y
Cruise Deal of the Week – Oct. 30, 2015
[sf_iconbox image=”ss-star” character=”” type=”left-icon-alt” title=”Porthole’s Featured Cruise Deal of the Week!” animation=”fade-in” animation_delay=”100″] DEAL: The luxurious Europa 2 is offering deals on six cruises throug
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Oct. 30, 2015
Porthole Cruise News Briefs Oct. 30, 2015 Seven Seas Explorer has floated out from Fincantieri in Genoa, ready for the next phase of construction, which will see all the interior spaces finished before her maiden voyage in July 20, 2016. “In less than nine months Seven Seas Explorer will make its
Readers’ Choice Awards 2015
Porthole Cruise Magazine announces the winners of our 17th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards! Whether your votes came to us online, by mail, or by fax, one thing is for sure: Our readers are passionate cruisers who feel strongly about the ships they love. We congratulate all of this year’s winners a
A Little Something Extra – Navigating the etiquette of tipping can be tricky.
Monday Mantra A Few Tips … A Few Tips … A Few Tips … A Little Something Extra Navigating the etiquette of tipping can be tricky. You can’t spend nearly 20 years married to a man whose entire career was in the restaurant business and not be left with a profound appreciation for tipping. M
Crystal River Cruises Orders Five Luxury River Yachts | Cruise News – Nov. 2, 2015
Crystal River Cruises Orders Five Luxury River Yachts Cruise News – Nov. 2, 2015 Crystal Cruises has announced that Crystal River Cruises will launch with five luxury river yachts — three more than previously announced — with the first ultra-luxury river vessel starting in 2016, a full y
Disney Dream Emerges with New Enhancements | Cruise News – Nov. 3, 2015
Disney Dream Emerges with New Enhancements Cruise News – Nov. 3, 2015 Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Dream has returned from a three-week drydock with several new enhancements, including: Star Wars–Inspired Kids Area Inspired by the Star Wars saga, Star Wars: Millennium Falcon is a n
