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The world of cruise vacations has come a long way since we sailed as a family with kids in school. A decade ago, family travel meant a Caribbean cruise with our sailing history dominated by Carnival Cruise Line and Princess Cruises. Over Read More …
Called a “ship graveyard of sorts” what cruise passengers see sailing away from St Petersburg, Russia are Cold War remnants of a Russia that once was, left to rust and the effects of the sea, as we see in these Read More …
Turkey wants cruise ships back. Most major cruise line brands have been skipping Istanbul then Kudashi, taking two of the most interesting ports of call in the area off itineraries. While we found Istanbul to be safe as well as Read More …
Day two of our overnight stay in St. Petersburg was all about making local connections, something I might not have thought possible on day one that was more suited as a backdrop for a cold war film. Sunny skies seemed Read More …
Viking Cruises new Exploring More web site offer award-winning short films that share insights into world cultures, a number of ways. The Exploring More collection looks deep into aspects of local lives, working worlds, and the privileged access to places Viking Travelers enjoy. Continuing our BEST Read More …
When Holland America Line’s new ms Koningsdam debuts in 2016, onboard will be a variety of new, different and exciting features. A new Music Walk complex will house multiple entertainment venues, promising to engage music fans with Billboard chart toppers. Incredible itineraries and Read More …
Dance cards were little books used by women at formal dances in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Used to record women’s dance partners, inside were pages listing the names of upcoming dances, seriously social events of the time. Initially blank, Read More …
Sailing with Viking River Cruises we enjoyed a variety of local favorites, sourced from the regions we passed along the river Danube. Apple Strudel is a popular pastry in Austria and in many countries in Europe that once belonged to Read More …
Karine Hagen is your host on the new Viking Cruises Exploring More website. Featuring a wide selection of award-winning Viking short films Hagen shares some of her favorite insights into world cultures. Every single one of them qualifies to be Read More …