Five Faves: The Cruise For YOU
Five favorite upcoming theme cruises Fans unite! Whether you’re nutty for science fiction, kooky over craft beers, or a global policy wonk, there’s a ship full of your fellow aficionados waiting for you to join the party. There’s something special about being surrounded by other folks who get
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – July 29, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – July 29, 2016 Crystal Cruises has unveiled a patriotic 14-day fall voyage aboard Crystal Serenity that visits more than a dozen iconic American sites, including the U.S. Capitol Building and White House; Baltimore’s Fort McHenry, which inspired “The Star-S
Vitamin Sea: Shore Excursion Challenges
Up for the Challenge Today’s shore excursions offer fun ways to test your mettle. By Christine Koubek The cruise industry is constantly developing new ways for travelers to experience a destination, whether that means catering to families, foodies, or folks looking to sample a city like a box of c
Vitamin Sea: Relaxing on the River
Relaxing on the River Discover the spa options on today’s modern river ships. By Fran Golden A cruise aboard the 36-passenger river ship Avalon Myanmar on the Irrawaddy introduces you to an exotic land where few tourists have been before. The experience comes complete with visiting golden temples
MSC Cruises Introduces New Wellness Experience | Cruise News – March 3, 2016
MSC Cruises Introduces New Wellness Experience Cruise News – March 3, 2016 In response to a strong, growing demand for wellness travel, MSC Cruises is introducing an exclusive Wellness Experience, developed in partnership with Technogym. In an industry-first, MSC Cruises’ new wellness offer
Vitamin Sea: Best Bath Amenities
Get the low-down on cruising’s best bath amenities By Judi Cuervo The lovely young suite attendant arrived moments after I had settled into my extraordinary Seabourn Sojourn penthouse. She was bearing an elegant silver tray on which, I assumed, was an assortment of welcome aboard hors d’oeuv
Vitamin Sea: Fitness Classes
Beyond the Basics Today’s cruise ship gyms offer fun, new fitness choices. By Theresa Norton Masek Experienced cruisers know that you won’t necessarily pack on the pounds during your weeklong voyage thanks to today’s dizzying array of exercise equipment and fitness classes offered on board. Cr
Celebrity Partners with Randi Zuckerberg to Offer Wellness Shore Excursions | Cruise News – Sept. 30, 2015
Celebrity Cruises Partners with Randi Zuckerberg to Offer New Wellness Shore Excursions Cruise News – Sept. 30, 2015 Celebrity Cruises, in partnership with best-selling author and Dot Complicated founder, Randi Zuckerberg, has expanded its Take Care of YourSelfie wellness program to include ne
Regent Reveals Details of Seven Seas Explorer Spa | Cruise News – May 29, 2015
Regent Reveals Details of Seven Seas Explorer Spa Cruise News – May 29, 2015 Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced details of the state-of-the-art spa debuting aboard its upcoming 750-passenger Seven Seas Explorer, set to launch in summer 2016. Located on Deck 5, the Canyon Ranch SpaClub wi
New Fitness, Spa, and Venue Reveals for Norwegian Escape
New Fitness, Spa, and Venue reveals about Norwegian Escape Cruise News – Jan. 9, 2015 Some new announcements have come in regarding Norwegian Cruise Line’s upcoming Norwegian Escape (to sail from Miami in November). The ship will feature Spice H2O and Vibe Beach Club, two adult-only outdoor favo
Regal Princess: A Regal Respite
Regal Princess Cruise Ship Review: A Regal Respite Princess Cruises’ newest ship Regal Princess delights both day and night. By Fran Golden I stepped aboard the new Regal Princess looking for a respite at sea. And I’d happily find it in the friendly, contemporary elegance. The 3,560-pas
What’s in the Blue Lagoon? … and more – Cruise News, Sept. 19, 2014
What’s in the Blue Lagoon? Cruise News – Sept. 19, 2014 Porthole is in Reykjavik this week, attending the Society of American Travel Writers annual conference. So we took the opportunity to visit the Blue Lagoon, Iceland’s manmade, geothermal spa. While we feared it might be overly tourist
Heart and Sole – A trip to the ship’s spa changes a person … or at least their cuticles.
Monday Mantra I’ll be relaxed and gorgeous…I’ll be relaxed and gorgeous…I’ll be relaxed and gorgeous… Heart and Sole A trip to the ship’s spa changes a person … or at least their cuticles. There I was in the oh-so-serene reception area of the cruise ship spa while the piped-in sitar
Join the Club: Holistic Cruises
Join the Club: Holistic Cruises Cruising Cures Can you find wellness on the waves? By Clark Norton People love cruising for many reasons. But Betty Hoehn, a retired U.S. Steel employee from Jacksonville Beach, Florida, has a particularly compelling one. Hoehn is convinced that if she hadn’t signed
