El AL Airlines Expands U.S. Routes in 2024
El Al is set to expand their U.S. routes starting 2024. The airline will add a non-stop route from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, starting April 2024, as well as 33 weekly flights from New York, starting June 2024. This expansion of flights is a response to Israel’s inclusion in the U.S. Vi
MSC Meraviglia Reveals New Fall Itineraries
MSC Cruises’ MSC Meraviglia is altering her route to follow the upcoming season’s changing winds and falling leaves! After a successful first season in New York City, MSC Meraviglia is venturing to areas renowned for their historic architecture, scenic landscape
MSC Cruises And New York Knicks Hosted Knicks Clinic Aboard MSC Meraviglia
On Saturday morning, April 22, 2023, MSC Cruises and the New York Knicks hosted a Jr. Knicks clinic aboard MSC Cruises’ newest ship, MSC Meraviglia! Youth from Jr. Knicks affiliate and Garden of Dreams Foundation partners, Madison Square Boys & Girls Club and SCO Family of Servi
MSC Cruises’ MSC Meravigila Arrives To Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
MSC Cruises MSC Meraviglia has officially arrived in the Big Apple! On Saturday, April 22, 2023, MSC Meraviglia will sail from New York to the Bahamas, Florida, Canada, New England, and Bermuda. New York City holds the honor of becoming MSC Cruises’ third homeport in the United States, marking
MSC Cruises Named The Official Cruise Line Partner Of The New York Knicks
Today, Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. announced their latest marketing partnership with MSC Cruises, naming MSC Cruises the first official global rights partner of the New York Knicks. Now that’s a slam dunk in our books! “MSC Cruises is one of the world’s top-rated contemporary cruise lin
You Can Now Book a Carnival Venezia Cruise from New York
Looking for a new sailing experience? Carnival Cruise Line has officially opened reservations for its new ship, Carnival Venezia! Experience the “Carnival Fun Italian Style” on her inaugural season from New York beginning on June 15, 2023. “Our summer season in New York has bee
Holland America Line Partners with Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation
Photo: The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation Holland America Line has announced that they will partner with The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization committed to conserving the eponymous landmarks, to honor the cruise line’s 150-year journey from im
New York City Will Reopen Cruise Terminals in September
According to a report from news outlet amNewYork Metro, New York City will reopen their cruise terminals starting in late September. The news comes as other popular ports like Boston and Tampa Bay are also in the process of reopening their terminals for cruise ships starting in the late Summer and e
Crystal Cruises Announces New Bermuda Sailings
There’s no shortage of fabulous islands in and around the Caribbean, but one that often gets overlooked sits a little bit North of your favorite Caribbean hot spots. It’s been around 500 years since the first European settlers set foot on the uninhabited island of Bermuda, but since then
Testing the Waters: a 3-Day Getaway to St. Thomas
Sometimes—even during a pandemic—a girl needs to immerse herself in a turquoise sea, feel powder-soft sand between her toes and have some crispy, deep-fried conch fritters for lunch. And so I decided, with the Virgin Islands open to visitors, to plan a quick three-day getaway to St. Thomas—a 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: […]
Dining with Virgin Voyages: It’s SeaLicious!
Oh yeah. Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady is about to blow your notion of a traditional cruise right out of the water. Last night, at an event at The Altman Building in New York City, a few of us got a taste (literally and figuratively) of the Virgin Voyages experience (not to mention a performance by
Fall Foliage Off to a Slow Start
One of the best parts of fall is touring northern states like Maine, Vermont, and New York while the leaves make their autumnal change from rich green to brilliant yellows, oranges and reds. Those planning a trip to do some leaf peeping should be excited for the season, but fall foliage expert Jim S
Cruise Deal of the Week – June 29, 2018
The 4th of July is now a day for fans of British cruise line Cunard Line to celebrate thanks to their latest luxury cruise deal. The 4th of July Sale from Cunard Line features free upgrades to balcony staterooms and included gratuities with just a $100 non-refundable deposit. Passengers who book Pri
No Time for a Trip? Take a Daycation!
There’s nothing better than going on vacation, except when you think about the costs and all the time spent traveling to your destination. Thanks to Daycation, it’s possible to enjoy a relaxing day by the pool without going too far from home. What is Daycation? Daycation is an innovative new ser
Suite Land: Manhattan Superlative
Step out of the hubbub of Midtown Manhattan’s 5th Avenue, pass between the twin Chinese guardian lions and you enter a place of timeless elegance. The historic building is appointed with classic touches, filled with helpful, white-uniformed attendants, and home to an ever-refreshed collection of c
Cunard Partners with The New Yorker to Present “Cartoonists at Sea”
Cruise News – Jan. 31, 2018 Cunard Line and The New Yorker magazine have partnered to offer the opportunity to explore the world of cartoons while sailing aboard the line’s flagship ocean liner, Queen Mary 2. During select 2018 Transatlantic Crossings from June to November, the magazin
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Jan. 19, 2018
Holland America Line has added Seattle-based master chef Ethan Stowell to its award-winning Culinary Council, working with five other world-renowned chefs to enhance menus and bring a deeper understanding of regional cuisines to your plate. Stowell, a specialist in flavors of Alaska and the Pacific
Five Faves: Baseball Parks To Cruise To
Porthole’s Five Faves Baseball Parks To Cruise To Take me out to the ballgame, or take you on a sea cruise? Why not both! With the World Series getting off to an exciting start last night, it reminds me that 1) there’s nothing better than baseball this time of year, and 2) there’s only so [&he
