Issue Excerpts

  • Readers' Choice Awards 2017

    Readers’ Choice Awards 2017

    April 28, 2017

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  • Gay hikers celebrate with a high five at the top of a hill.

    15 Shades of Gay

    April 27, 2017

    15 Shades of Gay The world’s most faaaaabulous LGBT-friendly cruise ports. By Paul J. Heney Once predominantly relegated to...

  • Cindy D'Aoust, president and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)

    Cruise Exec: Cindy D’Aoust

    April 27, 2017

    Cruising’s Compass A Day in the Life of Cindy D’Aoust, President and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association  By...

  • Cruise wear by Chico's

    Fashion Forward

    April 27, 2017

    Fashion Forward Is your vacation wardrobe cruise worthy? By Natalie DiScala You’ve scoured the brochures, chosen your itinerary, booked...

  • The Grand Lalique staircase

    Design Time: Oceania Cruises

    April 27, 2017

    Visually Classic, Stunningly Chic Discover the grand style aboard Oceania Cruises’ Riviera. By Steve Leland I don’t pretend to...

  • kayaking in Chugach State Park

    Just Add Land: Alaska & the Pacific Northwest

    April 27, 2017

    Nurture the Nature Explore more of the breathtaking Pacific Northwest. By Matt Hannafin In their heart of hearts, nobody...

  • sea urchin-inspired art by Touched by VLS

    Savvy Shopper: Jamaica

    April 27, 2017

    In the Bag How to be a savvy shopper when your ship calls on Jamaica. By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon The...

  • Chef Curtis Stone

    Dish It Up: Curtis Stone

    April 27, 2017

    Share the Love Curtis Stone dishes it up for Princess Cruises. By Janice Wald Henderson When Princess Cruises scored...

  • Blue Heaven's Shrimp and Grits

    Like a Local: Key West

    April 27, 2017

    Key West Connection Close the guidebooks and let a local lead the way. By Cricket Desmarais  What’s not to...

  • Montreal’s iconic Jacques Cartier Bridge and Clock Tower

    Moments in Montreal

    April 27, 2017

    Moments in Montreal Summertime celebrations will be highlights for cruise passengers.  By Fran Golden This summer, when Montreal celebrates...