Hundreds of years ago in a peat bog somewhere in Scotland, Friar John Cor distilled the first batch of scotch whisky. It probably wasn’t the best-tasting spirit, considering it was the year 1494, but thanks to hundreds of years of refined distilling, scotch whisky has grown into one of the most popular drinks at bars, …
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Nov 30
Cruise Deal of the Week – November 30, 2018
December is finally here and that means holiday cheer is all around. Holiday cruise deals are a popular option for cruise lines looking to fill up their ships as the high season kicks into gear. Silversea, a top name in luxury cruising, has a Holiday Sales Event that you won’t want to miss.
Nov 30
Carnival Cruise Ship To Be In Rose Bowl Parade
If you think ‘Rose Bowl’ and ‘cruising’, odds are it’s Princess Cruises that comes to mind first and you have a really good memory. That was five years ago. This year, it’s Carnival Cruise Line in the spotlight with a Read More …
Nov 29
Celebrity Edge Eyes Fine Line Between Premium And Luxury
There are times when our thoughts about a cruise line change, one way or another. A quick preview of new Celebrity Edge gave me the opportunity to return to Celebrity Cruises, a premium cruise line we have not sailed in Read More …
Nov 29
Crystal Cruises Announces Voluntourism Adventures For 2019
Continuing its tremendously popular “You Care. We Care.” voluntourism adventures into the new year, Crystal is unveiling more than two dozen voluntourism experiences for its 2019 ocean voyages. Offered on most Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity sailings, as well as select Crystal Esprit itineraries in the…Read more ›
Nov 28
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Recreation And Entertainment Line-Up For Norwegian Encore
Today at the Meyer Werft shipyard, Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in cruising, held an unforgettable keel laying ceremony for Norwegian Encore, unveiling the award-winning entertainment line-up and leading recreational amenities scheduled for the ship’s fall 2019 debut. Following the…Read more ›
Nov 28
2019 Holland America Culinary Cruises: Dates, Details
Holland America Line has announced dates for the 2019 Food & Beverage Aficionado Cruises. Tapping the talents of their popular Culinary Council, Master Mixologist and the line’s winemaker partners, Holland America continues their global influence in every dining venue across Holland America Read More …
Nov 27
15 Celebrity Edge Favorite Features
Just off a quick two-day preview sailing of Celebrity Cruises new Celebrity Edge, I have a number of favorite features. There will be more as we commonly find on most new ships. This is especially true with the first vessel Read More …
Nov 27
TRAVEL TIPS: Going to Goa
Goa is probably best known as India’s place to party, but this small state is packed with beauty and history. Goa has been through many changes, and each phase of its history is still engrained in its modern-day culture. India’s smallest state was once a Portuguese colony, and then it became hippie paradise in the 1960s before …