Tag: travel

Jan 13

My Viking Story In Photos And Reflection

One of our favorite parts of cruise travel happens after we get off the ship and are back home in Orlando.  It is then, with some distance between us and the people, ships and experience of Viking Ocean Cruises that Read More …

Jan 11

Cruise Deal of the Week – January 11, 2019

There’s nothing better than being in the club. In this case, we’re talking about Azamara Club Cruises and their latest back to back cruising on board credit deal!

Jan 11

Three New Healthy Travel Snacks That Are Actually Good

Talk about things that don’t go together, the words ‘healthy’ and ‘snacks’ are normally not acquainted. Healthy snacks are not as good as, say, a candy bar. Until now. New products are coming out, designed to leverage our interest in Read More …

Jan 09

Cunard Announces New Steakhouse Dining Concept At The Verandah

Cunard has announced its new dining concept, ‘Steakhouse at The Verandah,’ which has become a permanent feature at the alternative dining restaurant on board the line’s three Queens—Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth. Taking influence from both sides of the Atlantic,…Read more ›

Jan 09

Viking Announces 2020-2021 World Cruise

Are you ready to relive the most fascinating wager in fiction? When Jules Verne wrote Around the World in 80 Days, the fiction trip he imagined was a perilous one. The one major gripe most have with the novel is the lack of time protagonist Phileas Fogg had to spend in each new place as …

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Jan 08

Oceania Cruises Announces TWO Next Generation Allura-Class Ships

Oceania Cruises has today announced an order for two new Allura-class ships from Fincantieri S.p.A. The ships will be delivered in 2022 and 2025. “This new class of ships will represent an evolution of the Oceania Cruises experience with all…Read more ›

Jan 08

TRAVEL TIPS: Ajaccio, Corsica – a Hidden Gem in the Mediterranean

Perhaps you remember hearing the name “Corsica” in your high school history class, since the island is the birthplace of one of Europe’s most well-known historical figures: Napoleon Bonaparte. The French emperor was born right in Ajaccio, so the city is packed with history and offers visitors a glimpse into the early life of Napoleon. Those …

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Jan 08

Best Cruise Lines For Solo Travellers

Travelling on your own is a wonderful way to experience the treasures of our world, but for those thinking about it for the first time it can also be quite daunting. My blog today is going to get rid of…Read more ›

Jan 04

Cruise Deal of the Week – January 4, 2019

Calling all Miami Dolphin fans! MSC Cruises has long partnered with the NFL’s southernmost franchise to offer theme cruises with personnel from the team, former players and even the world famous Miami Dolphins cheerleaders. The cruise line is now taking bookings for the 2019 Miami Dolphins Fan Cruise on board the brand new MSC Seaside.

Jan 02

Steve Abroad: Recapping a WILD 2018

As a feature writer for Porthole Cruise Magazine, I spent a great deal of 2018 at sea.  While mainstream cruising is covered in great detail by writers from all backgrounds, it’s been my mission to seek out off the radar cruise itineraries that go virtually unnoticed.  Here’s a synopsis of year end reflections with all …

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