There is currently only one North American oriented cruise line with regularly scheduled transatlantic sailings, Cunard Cruise Line. Cunard has a long maritime history. The Queen Mary 2 is a true ocean liner purpose built for what can be arduous...
READ MOREConsistency is a hallmark of Crystal Cruises. Every returning passenger knows that they will always be a welcome guest. The crew is friendly and acutely observant to both spoken and unspoken requests. When I asked for white wine that was not...
READ MOREHolland America’s newest ship the Koningsdam is a dramatic departure from the generations of ships before her. Gone are the old-world antiquities and dark wood traditional nautical motifs. Replaced with a new modern look right down to the...
READ MOREI’ve always enjoyed working with International Expeditions and find the team to be knowledgeable and friendly, so when I had the opportunity to travel with IE to the Amazon I was excited. Sailing on the Amazon is so exotic that I always...
READ MOREStepping aboard a Crystal ship feels like going home. The atmosphere is relaxed, passengers and staff are pleasant and friendly. Food is very good the only complaint I heard regarded the fixed dining. Some of the passengers in late dining found...
READ MOREThe Queen Mary 2 was recently “remastered†and part of the $132 Million spent on the refurbishment was the additions of 15 single outside cabins. I decided to do an analysis to determine cost as compared to an oceanview single with a...
READ MOREPort Out, Southampton Home: 25 March 2016 – 4 June 2017 Ship buffs who find themselves in Southampton may want to have a look at this exhibit.  This major exhibition tells the story of these great ships and evokes the romance of sea travel and...
READ MORESCENIC JEWEL REVIEW  I was on a Spaceship….a name that I think has not been helpful to the Scenic brand, since to me it conjures up visions of Star Trek. In reality the ships are elegant, floating, luxury resorts on some of the...
READ MOREUniworld's Small Floating Palaces If after traveling all of Europe and visiting many of the castles and palaces someone were to wake up one day and say, “Let's build a palace on the water with the elegance of by-gone years, but with...
READ MORESilver Heart Bed &Breakfast Independence, Missouri Our “Nav†brought us right to this historic property near the heart of Independence, Missouri. The Silver Heart B&B offers a blend of elegance of a bygone era with the comforts of...
READ MOREWhen I searched for words to describe the Norwegian Jade, “Vibrant†was the one word that came to mind. ‎Music plays, laughter waifs through the air and there is an element of pleasant suspense as one waits for the next scene to unfold.The...
READ MOREWhen I step aboard an Azamara ship, I immediately feel at home.  They are serene, cozy and elegant.  These small intimate ships encourage mingling of the well-traveled, mature mix of nationalities. ‎ In speaking with fellow passengers, there...
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