Chef Pillai Brings Fresh Local Flavors Onboard

Holland America Line has elevated its onboard culinary offerings under the direction of Sinu Pillai, the fleet chef responsible for operations on flagship vessels such as the Rotterdam, Nieuw Statendam, and Koningsdam. Pillai has shifted the cruise line’s focus toward Read More …

Costa Cruises Launches Exciting New Travel Era

Costa Cruises is entering an inspiring new chapter with the introduction of their Sea & Land Wonder Platform, a strategy unveiled at the 2025 Global Summit in Barcelona. This innovative approach focuses on seamlessly blending the excitement of ocean voyages Read More …

New Ships Expand Global River Exploration Adventures

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is celebrating a positive expansion of its river cruise collection with the most extensive lineup of itineraries to date for the 2027–2028 season. This commitment underscores the brand’s investment in small-ship exploration along the world’s most storied Read More …

🌟 Filipino Cuisine Shines, Earns Michelin Stars

The culinary scene in the Philippines has achieved a magnificent milestone with the unveiling of the first-ever Michelin Guide Philippines roster. This inaugural edition, covering the Greater Manila Area and Cebu, celebrates the nation’s vibrant gastronomic identity and officially places Read More …

Panamá Showcases Concentrated UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Panamá offers one of the most concentrated collections of UNESCO World Heritage sites near Panama City, highlighted by the newly recognized Colonial Transisthmian Route, which was inscribed in 2025. This designation connects three previously recognized heritage sites, tracing a historic Read More …

Culinary Stars Elevate Windstar’s 2026 Cruise Experiences

Windstar Cruises is marking a significant milestone in its successful, decade-long partnership with the James Beard Foundation by announcing five new, globally recognized chefs for the 2026 culinary sailings. This collaboration is rooted in a shared passion for culinary excellence, Read More …

Royal Princess Wins (EARNS) Top Culinary Award

It wasn’t a sweepstakes, they EARNED this. The prestigious World Culinary Awards has recognized Princess Cruises’ elegant Royal Princess as the “World’s Best Culinary Cruise Ship” for 2025, a significant honor that celebrates global excellence in gastronomy. This recognition is Read More …

Oceania Allura’s Culinary Journey Begins

Oceania Cruises is once again elevating its exceptional culinary offerings with the relaunch of its esteemed French restaurant, Jacques, on the brand-new Oceania Allura. This exciting reprisal was celebrated with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony in Boston, led by the legendary Read More …

Culinary Backstreets Launches Exciting South American Food Tours

Culinary Backstreets, a leader in narrative-driven food tours, has enthusiastically expanded its offerings in South America with two wonderful new full-day experiences. “Backstreet Bites of Buenos Aires: Cafés, Parrillas and Beyond” successfully launched on September 10, 2025, and “Discovering the Read More …