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Holland America Line Pole to Pole: Leaving South America
We’ve left the Amazon heading to the Northern Hemisphere. Our next stop is what is commonly known as Devil’s Island. We’re actually stopping on Île Royale, one of the three islands in this grouping that make up the Salvation Islands off the coast of French Guiana. READ MORE →

Holland America Line Pole to Pole: The Canaries and Morocco
The Canary Islands are a Spanish Archipelago of seven islands off the coast of Northwestern Africa. They are known for their stunning beaches, spectacular landscapes, and year-round sunshine. READ MORE →

Holland America Line Pole to Pole: Arriving in Africa
We’ve reached mainland Africa in the city of Banjul, The Gambia. Our prior two visits showcased the poverty, which is hard to absorb coming from a luxury cruise ship. It makes us so much more appreciative of our good fortune. Today was a much better than expected experience. We had a tour with our Cruise Specialists guests called "Discover Banjul." READ MORE →

42-Day Ultimate Mediterranean Voyage – Gibraltar, Tangier, and Seville
Arriving in Gibraltar is special, particularly if you have never seen the Rock of Gibraltar. Many were out on the bow to take in the view. READ MORE →

42-Day Ultimate Mediterranean Voyage – Malta & Tunisia
We can’t think of a sail-in that is as scenic as the arrival to Valletta, Malta. It is breathtaking to see the massive, fortified walls in every direction, luxury yachts in the harbor, and gorgeous architecture all around. We arrived at three in the afternoon and decided to go out for a walk. READ MORE →

42-Day Ultimate Mediterranean Voyage – The Acropolis & Egyptian Pyramids
One short day in Athens can hardly do justice to the Greek experience. We have so many wonderful memories of the Greek islands, especially the great food. But today we are docked in Piraeus, the port city for Athens, with only a few hours to visit. READ MORE →

Beginning our 42-Day Ultimate Mediterranean Voyage
Cruise Specialists Voyage Hosts Steve and Wendy Bodenheimer hosted 75 guests aboard Volendam roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale to iconic Mediterranean ports. Hear all about their adventures in this detailed report. READ MORE →

45-Day European Explorers aboard Seabourn Ovation
Cruise Specialists Voyage Hosts Susan Atkins and Kevin LaGraff spent the late spring and early summer on Seabourn Ovation hosting 4 cruises. They have provided a detailed account of their exciting journey. READ MORE →

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