Italy has a draw that to many is a sirens song and Venice is it’s soul. The lagoon is a massive body of water just off the Adriatic Sea and is a busy waterway for small vessels. Large cruise ships were banned in summer 2021 and now must port in...
READ MOREThe Viking Polaris is stunning. Her glamour shots do not do her justice. It is impossible to capture her feel in photos. Space in public areas is impressive even with a full compliment of passengers she was uncrowded. I was constantly surprised...
READ MOREEarly May 2023 the Vista was christened in Malta. Attending the naming ceremony was magical, speeches and entertainment ending in fireworks. The care and attention to detail so evident in the festivities extended to Vista. As soon as I stepped...
READ MOREPort Out, Southampton Home: 25 March 2016 – 4 June 2017 Ship buffs who find themselves in Southampton may want to have a look at this exhibit.  This major exhibition tells the story of these great ships and evokes the romance of sea travel and...
READ MOREDownloads For Travelers We wanted to pass this along to you from travelsmith.com. Â We think it is may be helpful to all of our travelers. It is their printable packing checklist that offers an organized and thoughtful list covering everything...
READ MORESCENIC JEWEL REVIEW  I was on a Spaceship….a name that I think has not been helpful to the Scenic brand, since to me it conjures up visions of Star Trek. In reality the ships are elegant, floating, luxury resorts on some of the...
READ MOREUniworld's Small Floating Palaces If after traveling all of Europe and visiting many of the castles and palaces someone were to wake up one day and say, “Let's build a palace on the water with the elegance of by-gone years, but with...
READ MORESilver Heart Bed &Breakfast Independence, Missouri Our “Nav†brought us right to this historic property near the heart of Independence, Missouri. The Silver Heart B&B offers a blend of elegance of a bygone era with the comforts of...
READ MOREIf you have a list of stocks that you watch and you cruise then you may want to add three cruise lines stocks to your watch list. Currently when you look at the 5-year chart they are trending at the top but I have seen times in the last 5 years...
READ MOREWhen I searched for words to describe the Norwegian Jade, “Vibrant†was the one word that came to mind. ‎Music plays, laughter waifs through the air and there is an element of pleasant suspense as one waits for the next scene to unfold.The...
READ MORECruises are known for passengers coming on two by two just as they did for Noah. Travel companies are known for charging the same per transaction whether it be a car, hotel room or a cruise, so a reduced rate single supplement can make a cruise...
READ MOREWhen I step aboard an Azamara ship, I immediately feel at home.  They are serene, cozy and elegant.  These small intimate ships encourage mingling of the well-traveled, mature mix of nationalities. ‎ In speaking with fellow passengers, there...
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