Archive for July, 2010

Queen Victoria IN Gamla Stan, Stockholm, Sweden

Today, Cunard Line’s Queen Victoria was anchored in Stockholm, Sweden, in the middle of the harbor that fronts Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s Old Town. The ship was a spectacle for all to see. A couple of years ago, I attended Queen Victoria’s christening ceremony and filed this report.

The Duchess of Cornwall. Camilla, who named Queen Victoria in Southampton  Read more... (1084 words, 7 images, estimated 4:20 mins reading time)

As part of its 15^th annual World’s Best Awards, Travel + Leisure ranked the top five river cruise lines.

The 2010 results, released on July 8, ranked river cruise lines as follows:  Read more... (82 words, estimated 20 secs reading time)

1. Abercrombie & Kent, Score: 91.72
2. Avalon Waterways, Score: 90.09
3. Tauck World Discovery: 89.83
4. Viking River Cruises: 85.33
5. Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection: 85.14

On June 22, I boarded Norwegian Epic for inaugural ceremonies in Europe. First impressions? Read The Avid Cruiser’s full report below.

The Verve And The Curve: New Design For Staterooms On NCL Epic

It’s big and boxy on the outside, busy and noisy on the inside. With 20 dining options and 20 bars and lounges, NCL Epic features industry-first solo traveler cabins and innovative balcony staterooms, plus a lot more. Will you love it or leave it?  Read more... (1210 words, 9 images, estimated 4:50 mins reading time)