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– Avalon Myanmar – Myanmar River Cruise – April 2017
Avalon Waterways – Myanmar – Part VI (Kya Hnyat to Kyauk Myaung)
Avalon Waterways – Myanmar – Part IX (The Ship: Avalon Myanmar)
Avalon Waterways – Myanmar (Burma) – Reflections: “Isn’t This Amazing!?”
*Azamara Club Cruises – Azamara Journey – Singapore to Dubai (April 8, 2018)
* Azamara Quest – Southeast Asia and Japan (February 2015)
– How Close to Luxury Can Celebrity’s Smallest Ship Get? – Part I
– How Close to Luxury Can Celebrity’s Smallest Ship Get? Part II
– How Close to Luxury Can Celebrity’s Smallest Ship Get? Part III
– How Close to Luxury Can Celebrity’s Smallest Ship Get? Part IV
– How Close to Luxury Can Celebrity’s Smallest Ship Get? – Some Final Observations and Thoughts
– The Prologue to the Travelogue
– The Adventure Begins…With a Bump or Two
– Settling In Made Easy
– Luxury Touches Here, There and OK, Not, Everywhere…But There Are Lots of Them!
– Asian Flair Onboard and On Shore
– Private Tours, Israel and Conflicts in Perceptions and Perspective
Celebrity Equinox 2009 – Egypt…Impressive and Depressing
– Dining With the Captain and the Reidel Wine Seminar
– The Last Dinner (Tuscan Grille) and Disembarkation
– What Happens When A Class Act Meets Highly Discounted Cruise Fare
– Lisbon to Monaco: Crystal As a “Move Up” & “Move Over” Luxury Option – Part I
– Lisbon to Monaco: Crystal As a “Move Up” & “Move Over” Luxury Option – Part II
– Lisbon to Monaco: Crystal As a “Move Up” & “Move Over” Luxury Option – Part III
– Lisbon to Monaco: Crystal As a “Move Up” & “Move Over” Luxury Option – Part IV (Food & Wine!)
– Princess Cruises Doesn’t Treat You Like Royalty; Celebrity Cruises Does! Which is a Better Value for the Upscale Cruise Guest? Part I
– Celebrity Silhouette vs. -Royal Princess – Which Is A Better Value For The Upscale Cruise Guest? Part II: The Standard Veranda Staterooms
– Celebrity Silhouette vs. Royal Princess – Which Is A Better Value For The Upscale Cruise Guest? Part III: Treating You Right From The Start
– Celebrity Silhouette vs. Royal Princess – Which Is A Better Value For The Upscale Cruise Guest? Part IV: The Wine Lists Speak Volumes (As Do The Beverage Packages)
Regent Seven Seas Voyager – August 2017
– Italy and Corisca 2014 – Part I
– Italy and Corisca 2014 – Part II (Getting There, The Stateroom and First Impressions)
– Italy and Corisca 2014 – Part III (“You Can’t Teach Five Star Service” and Bonafacio, Corsica)
– Italy and Corisca 2014 – Part IV (Calvi, Monaco, Portofino, Porto Azzurro…and Stale Bread)
– Italy and Corisca 2014 – Part V (My Last Day…and How The Chef’s Team Makes It Happen)
As I settle into my expedition of Greenland and Canada on Silversea’s Silver Expedition, I have a few initial observations; some may change over time, but two seem to be “right out there”. While I had an initial, “Am I on Crystal or Silversea?” feeling, that has quickly faded and I am comfortably pleased with
I embarked on what I consider to be the “new” Silversea Expedition Experience on its Silver Endeavour; one of today’s most luxurious expedition ships. Trying to get my head around the former Crystal ship plus the modifications Silversea has made (far more than ridding itself of both the helicopter and submarine – more on that
I know I am an optimistic skeptic, but it is with good reason. The New Crystal Cruises is a shiny example of why. Crystal loyalists have been, to my mind, overly enthusiastic about the line’s sort of rebirth. And I have been concerned not only about the condition of the ship – for when finances
My time on Explora Journeys’ Explora I hasn’t just been about the ship. It is also about the Journey. And it has been a journey, both with local experiences and, yes, more culinary masteries. In fact, the most incredible dishes and some breathtaking scenery have been part of this Journey. Hverfjall Volcano, Akureyri, Iceland My
There are a plethora of different suites and residences on Explora Journeys’ Explora I. And they range from the largest standard suites to numerous large to enormous ones…which is why, in part, the largest are called Residences. However, no matter what category you are in, once you leave your suite all things are equal; something I
On Explora Journeys’ Explora I there are no dining, but rather culinary, experiences. There simply is no other ship that compares when it comes to diversity of flavors, cuisines, and flare. I know this sounds like hyperbole, but it isn’t. It is about the highest quality ingredients being prepared with the utmost care; made not
My time on Explora Journey’s Explora I is much more than the Maiden Voyage of a new ship, but the Maiden of a brand new line. Honestly, it is hard not to use superlatives…lots of them. In that light, it is hard to believe that – while there have been some expected small glitches –
With Explora I now delivered, some photos of the beautiful interior as starting to trickle out. From suites to pools, lounges to restaurants, and even the youth center, have been posted by some of those involved. When I am onboard I will give details of each area, but for now, consider these but a taste
Explora Journeys’ Explora I has been delivered! I do have to say that it has been quite a…er’ um…”journey”, but this gorgeous ship has finally been turned over from Fincantieri Shipyards to her owners. I am looking forward to boarding her on August 1, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark for her Maiden Voyage (and a trimmed
I am pleased to announce that the Seabourn Cruise Line litigation with Goldring Travel and me is “Resolved”. I cannot get into details of the terms, as they are confidential, so please don’t ask. However, what I can – enthusiastically – say is that: 1. Goldring Travel will continue to operate – as it
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