Island Flavor Caribbean cuisine blends international fare with regional ingredients. By Janice Wald Henderson When it comes to defining Caribbean flavors, first comes a blend of native…

Porthole Cruise Magazine announces the winners of our 18th Annual Readers' Choice Awards! Whether your votes came to us online, by mail, or by fax, one thing…

Grand Entrance See why Regent’s Seven Seas Explorer is a ship of superlatives. By Fran Golden As a journalist, you’re not supposed to believe such marketing speak…

People Pleaser A Day in the Life of Andy Stuart, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line By Jodi Ornstein “This is a people business,” says Andy…

Battle of the Barges Cruising the waterways of Ireland vs. France By Steve Leland The prospects of an off-the-wall travel experience while sampling the trappings of the…

Modern Makeover Behind the Remastering of Queen Mary 2 By Fran Golden   When your task is to redesign and contemporize the 12-year-old Queen Mary 2, Cunard…

Belly Up Say cheers to Florida’s local craft breweries. By Evan S. Benn   In case you haven’t noticed, craft beer is on many savvy cruisers’ radar.…

Going, Going, Galapagos! Exploring one of the world’s most elusive archipelagos.   Story and photography by Michel and Lisa Verdure   We were walking in the highlands…

Surviving Holiday Travel Travel expert Johnny Jet answers your most common questions.   It’s hard to believe, but the holidays are upon us. For those who’ll be…

Bring on Budapest Close the guidebooks and let a local lead the way. By Jennifer Walker   When I was 8, my Hungarian mother decided to move…

Family Matters Kids of all kinds will find something to love aboard MSC Cruises. By Jodi Ornstein   Ahhhh, cruising. Days spent relaxing on deck with the…

Rock the Ship What the artists, fans, and organizers say about music-themed cruises. By Bill Kopp   While retirees and young professionals might not always share the…

Wellness on the Water Discover the (proven!) health benefits of cruising. By Heather Mikesell   Although most people don’t immediately think of a cruise vacation as an…