Amsterdam On the Map
On the Map When in Amsterdam, turn your compass to these local hotspots. By Steve Korver Once upon a time, Amsterdam was more bog than village. With the water too dirty to drink, the locals were forced — for safety’s sake — to drink beer. While often jolly and social, the villagers did retain
Pride of America’s Aloha Spirit
Island Inspired Catch the Aloha spirit aboard Pride of America. By Jason Leppert From a heart-pounding luau to the breathtaking Na Pali Coast, only on Norwegian Cruise Line’s one-of-a-kind Pride of America can cruisers experience the vast majority of Hawaii in a single week’s time. Currently cel
Cruise Wisdom: Multigenerational Cruising
All in the Family A multigenerational cruise will keep the whole group happy. By Cindy O’Neil Q: My family has been thinking about a family reunion and we would like to combine it with a vacation. Our group will range in age from 2 to 80. Do you think a cruise would fit the bill? […]
Epicurious: Fall Food
Fall for Food Dig in to these seasonal, regional favorites. By Janice Wald Henderson Is any sight more glorious than fall foliage? Just one: fall food. Crisp juicy apples. Berries, pears, and beets. Lobster — luscious lobster — the pièce de résistance of Northeast sails. Both on board and on s
Plan the Perfect Guys’ Getaway Cruise
Dude, Where’s My Ship? How to plan the perfect guys’ getaway at sea. By Doug Parker When you think of a guys’ getaway, your mind might automatically go somewhere like, I don’t know, Las Vegas? But Sin City isn’t the only place a group of guys can go to have a great time. There are [&hellip
Just Add Land: India
Incredible India Discover the best of this fascinating country before or after a cruise from Mumbai By Margot Bigg With its numerous historic attractions and thriving arts scene, cosmopolitan Mumbai provides an excellent introduction to urban India. The coastal metropolis is also a superb jumping-of
More to Explore with Windstar
More to Explore When it comes to small ship cruising, Windstar Cruises’ fleet offers the best of both worlds. By Fran Golden During a sunny, pier-side ceremony in Nice this May, Windstar Cruises christened the 212-passenger Star Breeze, one of three sister motor yachts that the upscale small ship
Cruise Ship Review: P&O Britannia
Cool Britannia! P&O Cruises Britannia is the best of modern Britain. By Sharon Kenny As my taxi approached the Southampton dock I saw the billboard, “Britannia Waives the Rules,” a clever play on the chorus of a rousing English patriotic song, “Rule Britannia, Britannia Rules the Waves.”
Cruise Connection: The Mellow Yellow Cruise
Flower Power Peace out with Mellow Yellow’s psychedelic onboard shows. By Josie Gulliksen Even though I was a first-timer on a theme cruise, I had a pretty good idea what to expect from a band called Mellow Yellow. I figured there’d be plenty of fans of the trippy 1960s music they play, and so m
Like a Local: Newport
City by the Sea Close the guidebooks and let a local lead the way. By Annie Sherman As an 11th-generation Newporter, I’ve lived in the area nearly my entire life — and am still amazed by it. Nestled on Narragansett Bay in southern Rhode Island, this City by the Sea is known for its yachting, [&h
Cruise Exec Spotlight: Frank Del Rio
Business Senses Frank Del Rio’s entrepreneurial spirit, passion, and devotion have kept him at the top of the industry By Fran Golden Frank Del Rio is a guy who knows what he wants. Take art, for instance. Del Rio, chairman of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), which is parent company of Norwe
