Luxury Unveiled at Opal Grand, Delray Beach
Stay at the Opal Grand Resort and Spa in Delray Beach, Florida, both pre and post cruise for an ultimate vacation experience. With stunning ocean views and top-of-the-line amenities, this resort is the ideal location for those seeking a relaxing and rejuvenating stay. And the best part? The hotel
Peninsula Istanbul Wins “Best New Hotel” 2023 By Virtuoso Pros
The Peninsula Istanbul Hotel has received the esteemed “Best New Hotel” award for 2023 from VIRTUOSO® – the world’s most prominent network of agencies focused on luxury and experiential travel. This prestigious recognition is reserved for hotels that have opened within the p
Celebrities Line Up To Stay
Join Bill Panoff, CEO and editor-in-chief of Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine, and Antonio Polesel, General Manager at the Grand Hotel Portovenere, to explore the luxurious hotel in Portovenere, Italy’s charming fishing village. With stunning views of the Ligurian Sea and access to private
American Queen Voyages Partners With America’s Test Kitchen To Launch Cruise Sweepstake
American Queen Voyages has partnered with America’s Test Kitchen to give one lucky winner the opportunity to embark on a culinary adventure on the Lower Mississippi River with a guest alongside American Queen Voyages Culinary Ambassador Regina Charboneau and America’s Test Kitchen Execut
Here Is Why You Should Stay At The JW Marriott Miami Pre And Post Cruise
Are you ready to take your pre-cruise experience to the next level? Look no further, and stay at the JW Marriott Miami. This luxurious hotel offers a range of amenities that will make your stay in Miami unforgettable. Get a taste of the heart of Miami’s vibrant nightlife and diverse culture wi
Experience Luxury and Elegance At The Coral Gables Biltmore Hotel
Step into luxury and escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life at the Biltmore Hotel, the iconic luxury Miami resort in Coral Gables! Hurry, paradise awaits! HISTORY OF THE BILTMORE HOTEL The Biltmore provides the perfect combination of history, elegance, and modern comforts. Built-in 192
MSC Opera To Become Floating Hotel For the World Cup
Soccer fans traveling to the World Cup in Doha, Qatar, can look forward to a fun new cruise and hotel experience. MSC cruises has announced that MSC Opera will become a cruise ship hotel experience between November 19th and December 19th for the World Cup soccer tournament! MSC Cruises and Qatar’
A New Hotel is Coming to Istanbul’s Galataport Cruise Port
The highly-anticipated new cruise port in Istanbul, Turkey is set to open later this year and is poised to bring about a new era of cruise and travel to the city. The Peninsula Istanbul will open in early 2023 in the city’s famous Karaköy district which is also home to Galataport, the city
Travel Terrific in these Deluxe Hotels
Cutting-edge hotels are pioneering new ways to travel beautifully and sustainably. Two recent concepts prove that luxury travel can be eco-friendly and still offer one-of-a-kind experiences. Moliving is a nomadic luxury hotel, with modular dwellings (think: cute cabins) that move around, delivering
This Hotel in Asheville, NC is Built Inside an Old Steel Factory
Have you ever visited the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina? The region surrounding Asheville, NC is known for its spectacular scenery, a trendy music and arts scene as well as some top restaurants and hotel options for visitors. One hotel in Asheville that caught our eye was The Foundry Hotel
The Other Italy, Abruzzo Revisited
Have you ever visited a destination time and time again, never getting enough? I’ve been fortunate to travel to some of the most awe inspiring locations of the world, cruised on small gulets in Turkey, yachts in Australia and on some of the most glamorous ships at sea. What then is it that attract
Your Perfect Maui Vacation Just Got More Expensive
The idyllic Hawaiian Islands have long been a bucket list destination for travelers, but a new hotel tax passed by the legislature means your perfect Hawaiian vacation is going to cost you a little more. The new tax is 3% and will affect those staying at hotels and short-term rentals and estimates p
Porthole Cruise Passenger Association Makes Your Vacation More Affordable
Prior to 2020, there wasn’t another travel industry in the world changing as quickly as cruising. Long gone are the days of a one-size-fits-all vacation, instead cruise lines made a monumental shift towards unique destinations, curated experiences and a value-based vacation with something for ever
Looking Covid-19 In The Eye…Hey, I’m A Traveling Man
As friends cried out to me “are you crazy?”, I briefly contemplated that they might be onto something. With a pandemic raging throughout the world, why would anyone take flight from the safety of home base and travel? In my case FOMO was remedied with a CTA and the YOLO mantra. While you social
Bahamas To Enter Phase 3 of Tourism Plan in October
Speaking to the Bahamian people in a national address on Monday, Minister of Tourism & Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar announced additional details of the forward-looking recovery and reopening plan, including a concrete date for the start of phase 3 of the Tourism Readiness & Recovery Pla
5 Ways to Spend the Day in Ibiza
The Belearic island of Ibiza, Spain also referred to as the White Isle, is a little slice of heaven situated on the Mediterranean Sea. The illustrious superclubs and extravagant events have gained Ibiza an international reputation as a “party island.” While enjoying the wild nightlife is a must
Fort Lauderdale for First-Timers
Life in the Sunshine State is a little different than elsewhere across the country. Florida is where America comes to vacation thanks to beautiful weather, gorgeous beachside hotels and the world’s busiest cruise ports. No matter who you are or what your idea of a good time is, Fort Lauderdale and
Let’s Talk Turkey
I love to cook up spirited itineraries for my nomadic travels and Turkey provides delectable key ingredients: ancient history, intriguing culture, and fabulous food. Together, they create the perfect recipe for an engaging Middle Eastern adventure. Over the course of centuries, the capital of Istanb
Benefits of Using AirBnB in a Foreign Country
Traveling is fun and exciting. Besides the choice of what country to visit and what to do when you get there, one of the most important things to choose when planning a vacation to a foreign country is what accommodations you will stay in. Nowadays there are so many options: hotel, hostel, AirBnB. M
What’s the Best Hotel in the World?
We all know a bad hotel when we see one, but what makes a great hotel? The team over at U.S. News & World Report put together their annual list of the world’s best hotels and can you guess who took the top spot? Best American Hotels Here’s a hint for the top US hotel: […]
