Category: Porthole Magazine

Feb 05

What’s the Best Hotel in the World?

We all know a bad hotel when we see one, but what makes a great hotel? The team over at U.S. News & World Report put together their annual list of the world’s best hotels and can you guess who took the top spot?

Feb 05

TRAVEL TIPS: South Korea’s Secret Island

Located off the southern coast of South Korea is an island paradise that South Korean and Japanese visitors have enjoyed for years and that is only now becoming popular with tourists outside of Asia. It’s a smart destination for travelers wanting to visit South Korea in unique way.

Feb 04

Recapping Oprah’s Girls’ Getaway Cruise

Every cruise is special in its own way, but the Girls’ Getaway cruise hosted by media icon Oprah and news personality Gayle King was one passengers on board will remember forever. Not only did Ms. Winfrey herself cruise with thousands of her fans, but also the editorial team of O, The Oprah Magazine who were …

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Feb 01

Cruise Deal of the Week – February 1, 2019

One of the biggest weekends in America is finally here and in honor of Super Bowl Sunday, Celebrity Cruises has a winning deal no matter who you’re rooting for! Seriously, the deal is so good it would make even Bill Belichick smile!

Feb 01

Emeralds of Cartagena: Colombia’s Prized Gemstone

Here in Cartagena, a bustling port city on Colombia’s Northern coast, tourists flock from cruise ships to experience one of South America’s most distinct regions. Many are after something specific as they venture into the city, a gemstone which played a pivotal role in Cartagena’s history. Cartagena is an opportunity to introduce yourself to that …

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Jan 31

Cruise with Your Favorites from Star Wars and Marvel

Over the past decade or so, the The Walt Disney Company has shelled out some serious coin for two of the biggest franchises in history: Star Wars and Marvel Comics. It was clear owning the movie rights for both was lucrative, but the world-wide entertainment company found other ways to expand the franchises through Disney …

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Jan 31

French Country Waterways Celebrates 35 Years of Cruising

Congratulations to French Country Waterways!

Jan 30

Luxury and Tradition on Sea Cloud II

It’s nearing 10:00 p.m. and Sea Cloud II is about to depart St. Malo under a ceiling of puffy, silver clouds. Most of the ship’s 94 guests are at the ship’s rail enthralled by the view — the lights of the historic fortress are the only illumination on this balmy evening. It’s the Feast of …

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Jan 29

Shore Ex: Adventure Time!

I had spent four days surrounded by water.

Jan 29

Quark’s New Ship Will Have 2 Helidecks

If spending a week in a deck chair doesn’t sound like a fun vacation, Quark Expeditions may have something for you! Steel-cutting began on their newest adventure vessel, a ship set to launch the cruise line into the next era of adventure cruising to exotic polar locales. The ceremony took place at the shipyard and …

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