Travel Tips: Which SPF Sunscreen Do I Need?
Cruisers to the Caribbean in the throws of a northern winter are probably ready for some fun in the the sun, but be warned, it’s hotter than you think. We all dream of laying out on deck turning into bronze gods and goddesses, but the absolute last thing you want on your cruise vacation is [&helli
P&O Britannia Premieres Newest Show: Astonishing
I was kindly invited to the Celebrity Premiere of Stephen Mulhern and Jonathan Wilkes’ Astonishing by the gracious and thoughtful PR team at P&O Cruises. Staring down at the invitation that lay before me, I could hardly believe my eyes, after all I had only recently started up my new ven
Is a Cruise Ship Onboard Spa Pass Worth It?
To buy the spa pass or not to buy the spa pass? For smart cruisers, that’s an easy question to answer! When my wife and I took our first cruise in 2012, we decided to spend a little extra and book a spa pass for the week. It was the best money we have spent […]
Ooo La La, On The Move To France
I’m onto the France vacation segment of this summer’s epic cruise and travel adventure, so it’s Arrivederci, Roma and after a two hour flight, it’s Bienvenue, France. When you think of cruising in and around France, Paris, Nice and Marseilles always come to mind. Rightly so. With reputa
Cruise Terminal Upgraded in Anticipation of Celebrity Edge
Celebrity Cruises is always trying to amaze their guests on board their cruise ships, but thanks to a newly designed Port Everglades Terminal 25, they’re doing it long before people head out to sea. Port Everglades Terminal 25 underwent a massive remodeling project to update the terminal to the st
Cruise Deal of the Week – June 22, 2018
With the official start of summer comes the official start of the best cruise deals. For those looking to explore a tropical paradise, Bahamas Paradise Cruise Lines has some great deals on cruises from the Port of Palm Beach to Grand Bahama Island that you don’t want to miss out on, especially if
Handheld Travel Steamer Fights Wrinkles Fast (VIDEO)
Whether they’re in your plans, on your face or in your clothes, nobody likes wrinkles. One of the most difficult things for travelers is packing for a trip without leaving your clothing looking ragged, unwashed and full of wrinkles. It’s especially tough with delicate items like dresses, suits a
An Epic Farewell for Saga Sapphire
It’s not easy to say goodbye, but as part of Saga Cruises’ fleet renewal program, it’s all part of the plan. Saga Sapphire, which has been sailing under the Saga Cruises brand since 2012, is set to retire from the fleet in 2020, but the company has quite the grande finale planned for her final
A Star of Stage and Screen Crossing with Cunard Line
Set sail on Cunard Line’s famous Queen Mary 2 next January and you may see more than just stars in the sky. Famed actor of the stage and screen Alan Cumming has joined with Cunard Line for a trans-Atlantic crossing on the luxury cruise liner to promote his drama series, Instinct on CBS. Crossing w
What Do Travel Agents Do?
In the time before high speed internet and the Travel Channel, planning a vacation required a master of all things travel, aka travel agents. Today, it’s easy to research locations, book flights, find 5-star hotels and more using the device you’re probably reading this on now. Back then, a trave
WiFi Hotspot Vending Machine Helps Keep Miami Connected
Staying connected is hugely important these days. A strong wifi connection is right up there with food, water and shelter in terms of things that are necessary for survival. Skyroam, a global provider of WiFi, is helping travelers to and from Miami stay connected at the airport through “grab-and-g
5 Must-Have Travel Apps
How did we ever do anything before cell phones?! There are so many great apps for travelers. Life abroad is easier than ever before. Here are the top 5 must have travel apps! MiRide There are plenty of concerns about the safety of apps like Uber and Lyft. Check out MiRide – a luxury ride se
Travel Tips: Help! My Passport was Lost or Stolen
The best thing you can bring on vacation out of the country is a healthy sense of adventure, right? Well, yes, but there’s something else that you need to have with you at all times; your passport. It’s a tiny booklet with which you have access to very big things. U.S. Passport holders are admit
9 Reasons to Set Sail on Silver Whisper
This past fall my husband Humberto and I took the Silver Whisper from Silversea Cruises on what we called a “leaves, lobsters and lighthouses” cruise in New England and Canada. It was our third voyage on this ship that the line uses for its annual World Cruise – so you can tell we like it! [&h
From Sky to Sea, Viking Orion Named by NASA Astronaut
For NASA astronaut Dr. Anna Fisher, exploration is just part of the job. As a veteran of NASA’s Discovery space programs and the first mother to ever leave our atmosphere, Dr. Fisher’s list of accomplishments is hard to top. She’s also an accomplished chemist, emergency room physician and than
Travel and Comfort Go Together with Brave Era
Comfort is everything, especially when you travel. People have long been looking for a way to take the comforts of home with them when they travel and a cool new company called Brave Era is helping make that possible. The company is revolutionizing how travelers experience comfort will somer really
Megastar Oprah to Christen Holland America’s Newest Ship
It’s pretty common for cruise ship lines to ask big name stars to christen their ships, but for Holland America Line, anything less than the best was unacceptable. That’s why they went straight to the top and asked world renowned actress, talk show host, philanthropist and media mogul Oprah Winf
Royal Caribbean Improves Luxury With Silversea Cruises Purchase
What does $1 billion buy you these days? How about an entire cruise line with nine luxury ships operating all around the world. That’s exactly what Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has now after announcing a deal to purchase the majority stake in Silversea Cruises. Already one of the largest cruising c
Enticed by the Flavors of Abruzzo
To my throngs of ardent Porthole Cruise followers (both of you!), you know I love to expound on regional foods. Well, it’s been two days since I posted anything about that dear to my stomach subject, so allow me fill the void in your never ending search for culinary enlightenment. In Abruzzo, It
5 Reasons You Need to Cruise Off-Season
Off-season cruising. Some consider it an oxymoron, like jumbo shrimp. Who wants to see the Caribbean in August or the Baltic Sea in October? Savvy travelers, that’s who. If you can pick up and go any time, you’ll find big advantages when you book an off-season cruise during non-peak months. Here
