Silversea Cruises’ Silver Nova – Goldring Travel Checks Her Out: Atacama Desert, Wine & More Silver Nova Cuisine

Goldring Travel January 30, 2024

Silversea’s Silver Nova continued to impress both as a cruise ship and the delivery of a unique travel experience as we sailed down the western coast of South America from Lima, Peru, to Valparaiso, Chile. I have wanted to visit this part of the world for a long time. These ports are not easily visited

Silversea Cruises’ Silver Nova – Goldring Travel Checks Her Out: Brilliant in Most Respects…Plus Pisco & Paracas, Peru

Goldring Travel January 27, 2024

My cruise on Silversea’s Silver Nova has finally become a cruise! We thankfully departed Callao, Peru after two days there. The first thing I noticed is Silver Nova provides an exceptionally smooth cruising experience, even in two-to-three-meter swells. And I haven’t noticed any shaking when docking early in the morning or interfering with my cocktails upon

Silversea Cruises’ Silver Nova – Goldring Travel Checks Her Out: Finally Onboard!

Goldring Travel January 21, 2024

The time to finally board Silversea’s Silver Nova arrived! I survived a canceled flight, civil unrest (OK, actual riots), cancelation of ports, an additional flight, and an unanticipated four-night stay in Lima, Peru, so boarding the ship should be easy, right? Well…not exactly. The plan, seemingly OK with Silversea, was my boarding in Callao, Peru

Silversea Cruises’ Silver Nova – Goldring Travel Checks Her Out: Lima, Peru’s Culinary Scene…And Caral’s Ancient Pyramids!

Goldring Travel January 18, 2024

My time awaiting Silversea’s Silver Nova’s arrival in Lima, Peru continued with – finally – a pretty lazy day after two days of chaos, replanning, and travel. One highlight was lunch at El Mercado, a trendy and Lima-chic restaurant where locals and tourists alike line up around 12:30 p.m. to grab a table if they

Silversea Cruises’ Silver Nova – Goldring Travel Checks Out This Game-Changing Ship!

Goldring Travel December 29, 2023

Silversea Cruises’ Silver Nova (and her soon-to-be-delivered sister, Silver Ray) is a game-changer in the classic cruise market. With her asymmetrical layout, extensive use of glass – focused on bringing the outside in – and modern design sets her apart from not only the rest of the Silversea fleet, but just about every other luxury

Silversea’s Silver Endeavour – Antarctica (Getting Home Flying The Drake Passage)

Goldring Travel December 4, 2023

This, my seventh expedition to Antarctica, was definitely different from my previous ones. There are really two things that my Fly the Drake Passage experience set it apart and one can see them as, “Hey, this is perfect for me!” or “I want a longer and more immersive experience;” a very personal decision! (1) Flying across

Silversea’s Silver Endeavour – Antarctica (The Magic is Different Every Time!)

Goldring Travel November 26, 2023

This has been a very busy yet relatively short expedition in Antarctica. It, as always, leaves me with a desire – no, need – to return yet again. The sense of wonderment, enormity, beauty, power, calm, quiet, mind-blowing nature, inner peace, and so much more is just something I cannot get enough of. But before

Silversea’s Silver Endeavour – Antarctica (Getting There: An Expedition of Its Own!)

Goldring Travel November 24, 2023

This is the start of my seventh expedition to Antarctica; brought about by Silversea wanting me to have a “Fly the Drake” experience. Let’s just say my Antarctica “Fly the Drake” Expedition on Silversea’s Silver Endeavour truly started out as an expedition of its own! More importantly, it clearly shows how well Silversea handles things

The Drake Passage: Sail or Fly-the-Drake. Which is Better and Why?

Goldring Travel November 14, 2023

To “Fly the Drake or Sail the Drake?” That is the question! Let’s try to answer the question, keeping in mind that due to new availability, ultimately, it is a personal choice. But drilling down – rather than jumping to conclusions – I will assist you in making the best choice for you. (And, yes,

Silversea Luxury Cruises to Alaska – Three Styles and Many Options!

Goldring Travel October 27, 2023

I was recently asked by a major travel magazine what I thought were the top cruise lines for an Alaska vacation. It got me thinking…as I do! The question of which are the “best” cruise lines for Alaska really depends on the guest’s desires, as there is a balance between how in-depth they wish to

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