Viking Cruises recently hosted my wife, Denise, and I on their Rhine Getaway cruise. We were excited to have my brother, Ron, and his wife, Claudia, join us on the journey. This was Claudia’s first cruise of any kind, EVER so I really wanted her to have a great...
It’s been a minute since I traveled internationally. So, Why Viking Cruises and Why Now? I’m a nervous Nelly and somewhat of a hypochondriac. The pandemic only exacerbated that, and sometimes I think it gave me a mild case of PTSD. So, you can only imagine the amount...
Island hopping in the South Pacific aboard a luxury yacht is a Bucket List item that I’ve always dreamt of but never seriously thought I would get to experience. So when Windstar Cruises invited to host me on their Dreams of Tahiti cruise aboard the Wind Spirit, I had...
For the first time in my career, I’ve had the opportunity to experience two amazing adventures on one ship. Late one August a few years ago, UnCruise hosted me on an unforgettable journey in Alaska’s Inside Passage aboard the Safari Endeavour. I still consider it to...
The final port of call for our fabulous Holland America cruise aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam was Key West Florida where we got to check “Eating Key Lime Pie in Key West” off our Bucket List ! We asked around and the locals told us that Kermit’s Key...
For centuries, Arabs, Jews, and Christians have peacefully coexisted in the village of Castelo Rodrigo, Portugal. As an invited participant in the #VikingSocial Portugal’s River’s of Gold cruise, I had the opportunity to explore and photograph the 13th...
Making Burgers at Sea at Guy’s Burger Joint Carnival Cruise Lines conspired with Food Network megastar, Guy Fieri, to open an instantly addictive eatery called Guy’s Burger Joint on the lido deck of the Carnival Sunshine. Though many cruisers just...
New “Great Homes” Cruise Extension Offers Additional Privileged Access to Highclere Castle, the filming location of “Downton Abbey” Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today announced it has partnered with Focus Features, Universal Pictures and Carnival Films...
I just returned from an 11-day Windstar Cruise to Alaska. Years ago after several lost and delayed bags, I vowed never to check a bag again, no matter how many days I’m away and I have kept that promise. Here are 8 tried and true packing tips for an Alaskan Cruise...
Windstar’s Signature Expeditions Program features six full-time onboard Expedition Leaders on every voyage to lead a range of water excursions directly from the ship by kayak and Zodiac, nature hikes, and fascinating lectures. Seattle, WA, May 21,...
Viking Cruises is celebrating and naming its newest longships and I’ll be there to share the adventure every step of the way! I’ve never been to a naming ceremony so they’ll be a lot of firsts. I hope you’ll follow along #MyVikingStory on...
Here is an album of some of our favorite photos from Venice, Italy. With an endless parade of boats, gondolas, and water taxis navigating the labyrinth of canals, Venice is one of the most unique, charming, and romantic cities in the world. Throw in the city’s...
