A Gay Traveler’s Honest Take on the Emerald Dawn Rhine & Moselle
First off, you can’t say “Wienerschnitzel” to a gay man. I know… technically it’s Austrian. But when you’re cruising through…
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Fairmont Waterfront: An Ideal Stay in Vancouver
If you’re cruising from Vancouver, consider arriving a few days early or extending your stay after disembarkation. Vancouver is a…
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Viking Sky’s British Isles Explorer: From Canterbury to The Cavern
Viking Ocean Cruises. The very name conjures images of sophisticated travelers who seek intellectual pursuits, cultural treasures, and a peek…
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More Than Castles & Vineyards: Two Weeks on Scenic Pearl
When I arrived at Scenic Pearl fresh from Schipol Airport in Amsterdam, it was 7:15 in the morning. Scenic’s Black…
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EUROPA 2: One of the Best Ships You’ve Never Heard Of
Europa 2 sits at Lisbon’s Santa Apolonia Cruise Terminal, her brilliant white exterior accented only by a single stripe in…
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MSC Cruises Activates MSC Yacht Club at the Miami Grand Prix
For over two decades, MSC Cruises has steadily expanded its presence in the US, evolving from a little-known brand in…
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Dispatch from Miami: Notes (& Notions) from the Front Lines of Seatrade
There is, perhaps, a small matter worth clarifying before we proceed. For those not entirely immersed in the peculiar rhythms…
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Galveston Before or After Your Cruise: Why It’s Worth the Extra Time
If you find yourself traveling to Galveston to board a cruise, don’t just arrive and sail away, or disembark and…
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An Extraordinary Night at the Met Opera with Viking Cruises
There are evenings at the Metropolitan Opera when everything aligns: the setting, the performance, and the company. And the result…
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An Inaugural Panama Canal Transit for a Meeting of Queens on the QM2
I spoke with author and lecturer William H. “Bill” Miller shortly after he stepped off Queen Mary 2 in San…
