15 Best Atriums at Sea
15 Best Atriums at Sea By Heidi Sarna A cruise ship atrium is like the vessel’s town square, and there’s often an eye-catching sculpture or architectural flourish that immediately attracts passengers to the area. “The atrium is fundamentally important,” says long-time Carnival interior archi
Cruising in Film
Hollywood on the High Seas Cruise ships play a starring role in some of the most romantic movies ever made. . By Jill McGuire Since the 1930s, filmmakers have found the cruise ship to be a perfect vehicle for telling stories packed with romance and intrigue. Many a cinematic classic revolves around
Atlantic Canada
Northern Exposure Canada’s Atlantic provinces offer picture-perfect vistas and unforgettable adventures. By Julie Gedeon Atlantic Canada has everything you’d ever want on a souvenir postcard: sandy beaches, ocean sunsets, quaint clapboard houses, eclectic shops, storybook covered bridges, and lo
ADVENTURE DOC/VACCINES
Travel Vaccines 101 Globetrotting physician Erik McLaughlin, M.D., explains what to know before you go. As a travel medicine doctor, I am often asked about what vaccines are required for which countries. When it comes to travel health, we divide vaccines into three categories: required, routine, and
Battle Of The Crab Cakes
With so many different ways to cake a crab, it’s no wonder so many cities — and foodies — have gone crustacean crazy. By Paul Boorstin Sautéed, baked, grilled, or deep-fried, they can range in size from a Girl Scout cookie to a two-fisted burger. They are a uniquely democratic dish, equally s
Cruise Ship Review: Oceania Cruises Marina
Oceania Cruises – MARINA A Calmer Kind of Cruise Oceania Cruises Marina offers a classic take on serenity at sea. By Matt Hannafin From its inception earlier in the new century until now, Oceania Cruises held a unique position in the cruise industry: It was a substantial, well-respected cruise
Join The Club: Ukulele Cruises
UKULELE CRUISES The Key of the Sea–On a ukulele cruise, everybody comes out to play.. By Clark Norton Susan McCormick, a music teacher from Cypress, California, remembers when song books for her favorite stringed instrument, the ukulele, were as rare as hailstorms in Honolulu. “When I first
Travel Tech/ Meet On Cruise
Protecting Your Pictures Website and app allows cruisers to make shipmates before they even come aboard. By Rico Bronte For cruisers, meeting someone on your ship with similar interests can seem downright daunting; your dining table number may as well be a Lotto number for all the luck involved. Ent