Like a Local: Stockholm
Your ultimate Stockholm Travel Guide By Sandra Carpenter Despite living in Stockholm for 12 years, I still can’t get enough of the long days of summer. Since the sun is fully up by 3 am, there’s plenty of daylight for exploring the mix of old-world charm, top-notch cuisine, and cutting-edge tech
Just Add Land: New England
Explore more of these great states before or after your cruise from New England By Felicity Long Because I’ve lived in New England for more than 20 years, people looking for pre- or post-cruise advice often ask me what my favorite destination is in the region. That’s a tough one. After all, New
Cruise Exec: Uniworld’s Ellen Bettridge
A Day in the Life of Ellen Bettridge, President and CEO of Uniworld By Fran Golden Ellen Bettridge, named president and CEO of luxury river line Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection last August, admits to being high energy. In her new role, that’s a good thing. By March, she was launching not
Design Time: Suites at Sea
Dig These Digs Feast your eyes on these amazing suites at sea. By Sherri Eisenberg For more details on the finest suites at sea, check out our Suite Features Web Extra: https://porthole.com/staging/suitefeatures As cruise ships steer closer to the best in home and hotel design, the top accommodation
Dish It Up: Jacques Pépin
Jacques Pépin Dishes It Up for Oceania Cruises By Janice Wald Henderson I remember the first time I met Jacques Pépin. I was a newbie food writer who volunteered to pick up the famous French chef from the airport and drive him to a cooking class that he was scheduled to teach. I was a […]
Azamara Australia: The Difference Down Under
Azamara’s Destination Immersion brings cruisers closer to the culture By Steve Leland Any journey that requires traveling halfway around the world demands some sort of enticement. A cruise aboard Azamara Club Cruises is as enticing as it gets. Add a compelling itinerary in Australia combined with
Ship Review: Scenic Spirit, Aqua Mekong, and Angkor Pandaw
Magic on the Mekong Luxury awaits for travelers ready to cruise Asia. For been-there-done-that cruisers, an Asia itinerary is often next on the list. And lucky for today’s been-there-done-that cruisers, options abound along Asia’s wonderful waterways. One river in particular that’s attracting
South America’s Best Beaches
Exploring South America’s best beaches By Richard Varr When one thinks of South America’s beaches, the image is often as sexy and sultry as Rio de Janeiro’s sun-soaked coastline. The classic bossa nova tune “The Girl from Ipanema” might evoke scenes of the young and beautiful sporting skim
Design Time Web Extra: Best Cruise Ship Suites
Our favorite features in the Best Cruise Ship Suites at sea. As if it’s not enough to have suites the size of apartments, today’s cruise ship suites go above and beyond sheer size with their amazing added amenities. From incredible outdoor spaces to personal touches by cruise line owners themse
Readers’ Choice Awards 2017
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Cruise Exec: Cindy D’Aoust
A Day in the Life of Cindy D’Aoust, President and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association By Fran Golden There is no such thing as a typical workday for Cindy D’Aoust, president and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). The world’s largest cruise industry trade
Design Time: Oceania Cruises
Visually Classic, Stunningly Chic. Discover the grand style aboard Oceania Cruises’ Riviera. By Steve Leland I don’t pretend to be a design aficionado. I wouldn’t know the difference between mid-century modern and French provincial if I sat on it. However, I do know what I like when I
Like a Local: Key West
Close the guidebooks and let a Key West local lead the way. What’s not to love about an island city known for its fabulous sunsets, tropical breezes, and two oceans divided by a street just over a mile wide? Key West is a mecca for artists, dreamers, and those with salt in their blood. Closer [&he
Just Add Land: Alaska & the Pacific Northwest
Explore more of the breathtaking Pacific Northwest By Matt Hannafin In their heart of hearts, nobody really wants to go home from vacation. Their world has been expanded. They’ve opened their eyes, ears, and hearts to new people, places, and experiences. So who can blame them for wanting to keep i
Savvy Shopper: Jamaica
Your Jamaica Shopping Guide By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon The word “Jamaica” means “land of wood and water,” but you’ll find much more than carvings and coconut water in the Caribbean’s largest English-speaking country. From kids’ clothes to colorful canvases, the irie island’s got the g
Dish It Up: Curtis Stone
Curtis Stone dishes it up for Princess Cruises. By Janice Wald Henderson When Princess Cruises scored celebrity chef Curtis Stone as a culinary partner, fans swooned and surely some competitors turned as green as a Granny Smith with envy. Yes, Curtis Stone is that charismatic and, most importantly,
Moments in Montreal
Summertime celebrations in Montreal will be highlights for cruise passengers. By Fran Golden This summer, when Montreal celebrates its 375th anniversary of its founding with free events galore, cruise passengers will find themselves very much part of the action. Cruise ships will dock right in Old
Don’t Let a Dietary Restriction Prevent You from Cruising
Why you shouldn’t let a dietary restriction prevent you from cruising By Sharon Kenny Whether you’re gluten-free or lactose intolerant, diabetic or have an allergy to peanuts, keep a kosher diet or are strictly vegetarian, one of the benefits of cruise lines improving their food service offering
Asia Extravaganza
Asia Extravaganza Three cruises through three countries bring a showcase of wonder. Story and Photography by Douglas Peebles “Three cruises in three weeks? Why would you want to do that?” my wife asked. “Because we can,” was the best answer I could come up with. I’d be traveling with a fri
Ship Review: Seabourn Encore
Encore! Encore! Seabourn’s newest deserves a big round of applause. By Heidi Sarna Singapore is no Miami or Barcelona when it comes to cruise ship traffic, so when I heard that Seabourn’s brand-new 600-passenger Seabourn Encore would be in town — my town for the past 11 years — I was thrille
