Category: Porthole Magazine

Mar 04

5 Fun Things to Do on your Key West Cruise

Key West is one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in the Florida Keys. Dubbed as “the Southernmost City in the United States,” Key West has so much to offer locals and tourists alike. If you’re planning a Key West cruise and want to spice up your trip with interesting activities and attractions, read …

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Mar 01

What Makes an Emerald so Special?

Emeralds hold a unique distinction in the world of gemstones as they are one of the four traditionally considered to be precious. Along with diamonds, rubies and sapphires, the emerald has a long history as a sought after gem thanks to its unique green color and relative rarity. Emeralds belong to the gem family beryls …

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Mar 01

Cruise Deal of the Week – March 1, 2019

Sometimes you just have to cruise. But that doesn’t mean you have to cruise at full price. Savvy cruisers know that a great deal on a cruise vacation is out there if you just know where to look!

Feb 28

Getting Around Europe on a Budget

Taking a European river cruise is a great way to see a lot of beautiful foreign cities in a short time, while enjoying the comfort of a cruise ship and not having to take up all the work associated with planning your own itinerary. Planning trips can be stressful, especially when everything is in a …

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Feb 28

Your Ultimate Moorea Vacation Guide

This article is the 2nd part of a three part series by Porthole Cruise Magazine contributor Georgina Cruz chronicling her voyage aboard a Holland America Line world cruise. The three parts focus on a unique island in French Polynesia: Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora. Today, Georgina takes us on a tour of Moorea. 

Feb 27

Are There Cruises for Hikers?

Do you love to hike? Are you also looking for a cruise vacation? Well, do we have good news for you! Even though over 20 million people were set to hit the high seas last year, not all of those millions of cruisers knew exactly how to take full advantage of their time on board. In fact, …

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Feb 26

Tips for Easing Your First-Time Cruise Anxiety

Are you about to schedule your first cruise vacation but can’t seem to ease your cruise anxiety? You are not alone. AllianzGlobal conducted a survey and found 53 percent of the respondents avoided cruising based on worries related to high-profile ship-related incidents, fear of contracting an airborne illness or become seasick, fear of a catastrophic wreck, …

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Feb 26

TRAVEL TIPS: Explore the Big Blue with Sea Trek in Sint Maarten

Sint Maarten is surely an interesting place to visit. The small island is divided into two with Sint Maarten (Dutch) occupying the southern half, while Saint Martin (French), occupies the northern portion. Hispaniola is the only other island divided into two countries: the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Consider Sint Maarten a double treat since the …

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Feb 25

Are Luxury Cruises Worth the Price?

If you are planning a cruise vacation getaway on one of the many incredible ships operating today, you have one big decision to make right from the start- your budget. One of the best parts about cruising that many don’t realize is the sheer number of options when it comes to choosing your cruise line …

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Feb 22

Cruise Deal of the Week – February 22, 2019

Some people just don’t like the beach. The sand gets everywhere, you come back sunburned and you have to carry a million bags back and forth from the car. If that sounds like you, then the All Aboard to Denali sale from Princess Cruises is right up your alley!