May/June 2014

Dancing with the Stars — at Sea! Holland America Line gives its guests their own time to shine. By Jason Leppert With a beaming smile spread widely across her face, …

Bucket List: Best of Brazil Immerse yourself in South America’s colorful culture. By Karin-Marijke Vis Brazil has a pleasant climate, attractive beaches, colonial architecture, an easy-going, music-fueled way of life, …

Here Come the Grown Ups! A couple of Porthole writers set out to experience a Carnival cruise — sans kids. By John and Sandra Nowlan We were curious . . …

Join the Club: Curtains Up! All the sea’s a stage aboard a Playbill cruise. By Clark Norton Dr. Arthur “Bud” McDowell, a self-described lifelong theater buff, was listening to the …

Ditch the guidebooks and let a local lead the way. By Germaine Stafford I first came to Rome on a whim. Twenty years ago I’d decided to leave my home …

Ultimate Expedition How Sven-Olof Lindblad turned an innate passion into a modern exploration. By Dave G. Houser Sven-Olof Lindblad, founder and president of Lindblad Expeditions, was born to explore. Born …

Cruise Wisdom: Bottom Lines How to Better Budget Your Shipboard Costs By Cindy O’Neil Q: My wife and I are planning our next cruise. Can you give us tips on …