Guest Post – Europa 2: World’s best cruise ship?
Cruising on Europa 2, the writers experience what has been called the best ship in the world.
Multigenerational travel: Why cruising Is the perfect vacation
Read my article on PBS Next Avenue that explores the growing popularity of multigenerational travel and describes some of the new offerings on various cruise lines.
Cheating Time on the Queen Mary 2
A transatlantic crossing on the Queen Mary 2 creates memories of a lifetime.
Le Boreal: A French small cruise ship experience
A passenger boarding Le Boreal is instantly immersed in French language, culture and cuisine, beginning with the welcome from the ship’s captain and his officers, all of whom hail from France. Shipboard announcements and lectures are routinely delivered in both French and English. Even the mandatory muster drill on the first day offers non-French-speaking passengers…
Penélope’s kitchen: A lesson in the history and culture of Peru
Join us in Penelope’s Kitchen for a private cooking lesson in Lima, Peru.
Solo cruising: A refreshing alternative to singles cruising
Boarding a cruise ship may feel like stepping onto Noah’s Ark in the sense that most passengers arrive two by two. While married couples make up only slightly more than 50 percent of the general population, according to a recent survey by Cruise Line International Association, some 80 percent of cruisers travel with spouses. Approximately…
Cruise Dining: Foodies Now Rule
Foodies are redefining cruise dining. Cruise dining once conjured up images of gluttons bellying up to the buffet. Now gastronomy trumps gluttony: A more discerning generation of foodies is selecting ships and itineraries based on their culinary allure. In response, cruise lines — from mainstream to luxury — are going overboard to meet the more…