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Discerning diners know about the prestigious Michelin Star, bestowed upon restaurants that satisfy the high gourmet requisites of the Michelin Guide. But there’s a lesser-known award, also presented by Michelin, …

Holland America Line is revamping its popular Pan-Asian Tamarind restaurant with a refreshed menu featuring over a dozen new dishes, along with appetizers, main courses, and desserts.  In addition to …

If you think Turkish food is limited to kebabs, think again. Istanbul, the former Ottoman capital, has long been home to peoples from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The 21st …

Today, Seabourn has revealed Solis, a new fine dining restaurant that pays homage to Mediterranean cuisine inspired by the locales visited by the company’s vessels!Solis features a variety of light, …

Act my age? Not a chance!At 72, acting my age isn’t one of my more admirable personality traits, and there’s everything to assist me in avoiding it by sailing on …

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 …

You don’t have to travel to Italy to indulge in authentic Italian dishes! Holland America Line has revealed its updated Canaletto menu, an Italian specialty restaurant. Open at dinner time, guests …

Before you know it, Royal Caribbean International’s upcoming ship, Icon of the Seas, will be sailing the seven seas! Today, the brand unveiled Icon’s newest entertainment and evening experiences, with more than …

You all know my MO by now.  I’m in a foreign city, hungry and have a hankering for some local food. This time it’s in Athens, Greece. Of course it’s …

Every year, Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine asks its most-trusted sources — you, the readers — to vote for the best cruise offerings in our Readers’ Choice Awards. And as …

Specialty dining is all the rage in cruising these days and MSC Cruises has announced two new specialty dining concepts featured on board their new flagship MSC Virtuosa. Joining the five …

Depending on your personal perspective or inclinations, the trendy playground of Los Cabos, Mexico can either be party time central or ultra luxury paradise. It’s swank and snazzy, lively and …

Summer may be coming to an end, but that’s all the more reason to dust off your bartending skills and make your favorite tropical cocktail at home! We can’t think …

Hungry to Sail Again Face it.  During this pandemic, there’s certainly not much to splurge on.  Nobody’s really thinking about redecorating, buying an expensive pair of designer shoes or theater …

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 …

The sunny beachside city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is known for being a premier vacation destination thanks to its tropical climate and one of the world’s busiest cruise ports in …

The gritty metropolis of Kolkata, India, displays a raucous, kinetic image framed by the Ganges River, a navigational artery directly connected to the country’s heart and soul.  To plot your …

Thai food has long held a special place in my professed obsession with searching for ultimate culinary bliss.  It is definitely my ‘go to’ ethnic food. Who hasn’t felt the …

UPDATE: Carnival recently announced Big Chicken will be one of the dining options on board the new Carnival Mardi Gras! He spent well over a decade dominating the hardwood courts …

How often do you get to feel cool? At Celebrity Cruise Line’s famed Martini Bar & Crush, keeping things cool (literally) is always a top priority. At this martini bar, …