MSC Cruises Prepares for Grand Opening of Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve
With just under four months to go until Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve welcomes its first cruise guests, MSC Cruises has revealed more details of the unique experience that awaits visitors. The vision for the island is to immerse guests...
On an African Safari with Tauck: Beyond Your Wildest Dreams
Almost constantly on the move, Vanessa has just arrived home from a fantastic African safari with Tauck in Tanzania followed by a few days on the tropical island of Zanzibar – birthplace of Freddie Mercury. Here’s a quick overview of...
Holland America Focuses on Music and Cuisine
Holland America Line’s lovely Nieuw Statendam, the second ship in the brand’s Pinnacle Class, was christened by Oprah in early February. Sister to the much admired Koningsdam, this ship is just as lovely and beautiful. Designed by the renowned Adam...
Royal Caribbean Brings ‘Thrill’ to Life on Perfect Day at CocoCay
The jaw-dropping Thrill Waterpark is at the heart of the action on Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean International’s newly transformed private island in The Bahamas. The cruise line has constructed the latest engineering feat on nine acres of land...
Boating holidays in Burgundy: Franche Comté
Burgundy deserves its reputation for fine wines and gourmet cuisine. Lush vineyards hug rolling hills, and quiet villages invite you to linger on. Amidst a network of canals flows the majestic Saône River, the focal point of Le Boat’s Burgundy...
Viking in the Caribbean
The open-side minibus grinds its way up a twisty road on our scenic tour of St. Thomas but a sudden downpour blankets what should be panoramic views at the mountain top 2,100 feet above sea level. “Well, there goes that...
Breathing ‘Ha’ in Hawaii
If you learn one word while visiting Hawaii, make it “aloha” which translates to “al” – face-to-face and “ha” – the breath of life. Not just an all-purpose island greeting and farewell, aloha means love, friendship and responsibility – not...
A River Less Travelled with Avalon Waterways
Vanessa has recently returned from an Avalon Waterways trip sailing along the Moselle River, which runs through the Mosel Valley and is considered to be the best place for Riesling in the world, and here are her impressions: The Moselle...
AmaWaterways’ Revolutionary Ship, AmaMagna, Welcomes First Guests on the Danube
AmaWaterways has released highly anticipated images of its revolutionary new ship – AmaMagna – celebrating her arrival as she set sail on an inaugural voyage from Vilshofen, Germany to Budapest, Hungary. The brain child of AmaWaterways’ president and co-founder Rudi...
Royal Caribbean Opens Perfect Day at CocoCay, Its $250 Million Private Island in The Bahamas
Royal Caribbean International’s highly anticipated Perfect Day at CocoCay – the first in the cruise line’s new Perfect Day Island Collection of next-level private destinations around the world – is now open. The $250 million transformation of the line’s private...
Celebrity’s Sensational New Edge
The absolutely stunning new Celebrity Edge has finally arrived and she is a ground-breaking addition to the Celebrity Cruises fleet. Like no ship before her, she is truly innovative, offering a series of shipboard firsts and an array of features...
Emerald Waterways – Contemporary River Cruising
Vanessa Lee is currently on board the Emerald Sky sailing a seven-night ‘Highlights of the Netherlands & the Beauty of Belgium’ itinerary. Spring is in full evidence in The Netherlands as our Emerald Waterways cruise on their river ship the...
