Popular Chef Brings Chocolate To Life On Luxury Cruise Line

Ultra-luxury Seabourn cruise line is redefining opulence by bringing new artisan K+M Chocolate aboard its fleet of ships, continuing to redefine and elevate the standard of an evening turndown sweet. K+M Chocolate is the work of Michelin-starred Chef and Seabourn culinary partner Read More …

Viking Quality A Hit In The Caribbean

Quality is a significant factor in any travel experience.  Experience it once on any given cruise line and we expect it again, the next time.   We like a number of travel brands for that very reason: we know what Read More …

Carnival Culinary Focus Brings Back Favs, Adds Future Menu Items To Love

Carnival Cruise Line continues to evolve; revamping the menus for several of its specialty dining venues and reintroducing Baked Alaska across the fleet.  From steakhouses to delis, breakfast to late night snack, only a few items in the culinary program have Read More …

Carnival Paradise Reviewed: Familiarity Breeds Engagement

It’s been a few months since we sailed with Carnival Cruise Line aboard Carnival Paradise to Cuba, closing out the first season ever for the World’s Most Popular Cruise Line.  Now it’s time to take a look back in reflection.  Read More …

Update: Windstar President San Juan Visit Underscores Unique Small Ship Advantage In Big Way

Recently, travel agents have been fielding calls, emails and/or texts asking “Will any of the Caribbean ports be open by the time I sail?”   For the most part, the answer is a resounding “Yes!” without hesitation. Cruise lines, local governments, Read More …

Baked Alaska Back On Carnival And That’s Not The Big Story

The culinary offerings among cruise lines bring a wide variety of choices to travelers.  As ships sail to destinations around the world, menus often change a bit to include fresh, local ingredients.  Talented chefs have come from shore to lend Read More …

Always Appreciated: Travel Gift Cards

We often think of gift cards in terms of dollars and what they can buy.  A $20 gift card for a clothing store gets $20 worth of clothes. Totally choosing to romanticize the business of travel, gift cards of any Read More …