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In 2010, I cruised to Antarctica from Ushuaia, Argentina. In the days before the explosion of luxury ships in those epic seas, I traveled aboard a retrofitted Chilean icebreaker with …

There are a number of ways to indulge in innovative culinary masterpieces created by globally-revered James Beard Foundation chefs. You might score a table at a JBF chef’s popular restaurant, …

An exciting new book is providing a proverbial ray of sunshine to people who love the outdoors but fear skin cancer.  In In Defense of Sunlight, science writer Rowan Jacobsen …

Zelim, a maritime technology company focused on enhancing safety at sea, has partnered with British Columbia Ferry Service (BC Ferries) to institute ZOE, a state-of-the-art detection system that uses AI …

Two ardent environmentalists have transformed their passion for saving our Earth into a lucrative company that uses a floating “Roomba” to help clean our oceans. Michael Arens and David Constantine …

There is a collective holding of breath as the elephants begin arriving.  Nathan, my personal safari guide from Jabulani Safari, had driven us to a waterhole on Kapama Private Game …

Recently, the editors of Porthole got an interesting letter from a reader asking a question: “I’ve been seeing videos online about new rules regarding seniors on cruises in 2026. Can …

Picnics and surfboards. Kids running in the sprinklers. New sunglasses and a sporty swimsuit. Maybe a vacation somewhere nice? ‘Tis the season for packing up and heading out, ready to …

Do good things come in small packages? El Toro is the highest point on Minorca, 1,175 feet above the sea. I come for the 1670 Gothic church, but stay for …

Among my fond memories of my family’s annual summer pilgrimage to a cabin at Lake Tahoe was the “lake” yell. The moment a thin slice of Lake Tahoe, so blue …

The Boat Company, an environmentally conscious small-boat cruise line, is taking a stand against the destruction of one of the last substantially intact rainforests on earth. And they’re urging all …

During Colonial times, taverns served a vital role in the community. They were necessary stops for travelers, to eat, drink, and rest, and a social hub for merchants, mariners, politicians, …

Summer is a great time for group cruises with friends or family, and astrocartography can help you choose the destination. Astrocartographer Helena Woods says it’s a great time for reconnecting …

India’s luxurious Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts has partnered with Phool, a Kanpur-based startup, to repurpose the beautiful flowers used in weddings and other important occasions. Traditionally, those festive floral …

For expert travelers navigating global shopping opportunities in 2026, the landscape (or seascape!) is shifting away from generic duty-free stalls toward retail that’s high-tech, locally immersive, and exclusive. Based on …

When traveling light, looking good, and dressing consciously come together, it can be beautiful in more ways than one. The Wool& womenswear company, producer of fashionable merino-wool apparel, takes a …

It’s hard to find a better, more authentic, and locally conscious way to see The Land of the Sun than with Journey Mexico.  The award-winning luxury travel company is guide-owned …

Arriving in port a few days before a cruise departure is a typical recommendation, but when Paris is the embarkation point, the call for pre-cruise exploration sings strong. Who doesn’t …

Imagine you and a few dozen new friends celebrating Christmas by watching penguin chicks take their first steps. Seals doze on drift ice and the tail of a minke whale …

We had the best of both — an ultra-luxury cruise with the theme, “Spotlight on Cuisine,” and an unusual Scottish itinerary sailing into fjords and between islands as we visited …