There's nothing like a shore excursion to really make your cruise memories magical: Taking in the scenery, enjoying the regional cuisine, and, of course, meeting the locals…

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…

Alex gives a virtual tour of The Aria The Aria, a boutique cruise ship plying the remote waters of the Amazon River in Peru. Learn more at…