Tag: River Cruise

Watch Porthole CEO on Lifetime’s The Balancing Act (VIDEO)

The cruise industry has EXPLODED in recent years as more and more people are discovering the joys of a cruise vacation. For more than 20 years, Porthole Cruise Magazine has offered the best cruise ship news, reviews and more to eager cruisers looking for a fun and affordable vacation. Recently, Porthole Cruise Magazine CEO Bill …

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Viking Baby Longships: For An Even More Intimate Cruise

After the Viking River Cruises 2019 Viking Longships Naming Ceremony, we enjoyed a short mini-cruise from Switzerland to Germany on the river Rhine. A part of that marvelous experience that I mentioned briefly but commands a whole lot more attention: Read More …

New River Cruise Bike Tours Starting in Asia

River cruising through Asian countries like Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand is an adventure most have never experienced. Grasshopper Adventures is launching three unique bike tours and cruise adventures for 2019 and 2020 on the Mekong in Cambodia/Vietnam, the Brahmaputra in India and the River Kwai in Thailand.

River Cruising in Kerala: India’s Southern Charm

India.  It wasn’t a place that I had my heart set on visiting and like many Americans, I knew very little about the country.  I was acutely aware of the Taj Mahal and I had seen Bollywood movies and certainly loved curry, but beyond those symbolistic icons I’d have to claim ignorance.  But therein lies …

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5 Overlooked Cruise Destinations

Cruises to places like the Bahamas and the Caribbean are a dime a dozen. To get the most for your money, consider a cruise destination that isn’t the typical choice of the masses. There are a few you may never have thought of, that you owe it to yourself to check out. Here are five …

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Cruise Deal of the Week – February 15, 2019

Love is in the air, so why not book a cruise with a line whose name literally means love! Ama (or amor) means love in Spanish and AmaWaterways is offering one of their best deals yet in honor of Valentine’s Day! Actually, it’s really THREE offers all rolled into one awesome cruise deal.

Bonjour Luciole, the Bistro Barge!

Driving through the rolling fields of the French countryside, I was already getting hungry. We were headed south of Paris in the direction of Auxerre, where, beneath the city’s ancient gothic cathedral, hovered Luciole — the barge patiently awaiting our small group’s arrival for what was slated to be an exceptionally delectable cruise through one …

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To River Cruise, Or Not To River Cruise: That Is The Question

River cruising is more popular than ever before, but is it really for me? I’m still not entirely sure, but I am open to the possibility of experiencing a new way to travel by water. To river cruise, or not…Read more ›