Guests considering a Caribbean or Bahamas cruise from Port Canaveral know they’re in for a magical time on the islands: aquamarine sea with talcum-powder beaches, colonial architecture, waterfalls and rainforests. But it’s easy to add another dash of magic: add a pre- or … [Read more...]
Seven Must-See Singapore Sights
Visiting Singapore is the highlight of many voyages in the South China Sea, including Grand Asia sailings, and has been a marquee stop for our five World Cruises on Holland America’s Amsterdam. This affluent and independent Asian city-state is notable for its amazing sights and … [Read more...]
Restaurants for Enjoying La Dolce Vita at Sea
Ask anyone – not just cruise passengers – what his or her favorite food is, and chances are the answer will be “Italian.” And no wonder, Italian cuisine boasts the palate-pleasing treasures of olive oil, basil, garlic, oregano and balsamic vinegar. It represents la dolce vita– … [Read more...]
Eight Danish Delights in Copenhagen
From humble beginnings as a Viking fishing village in 1043, Copenhagen rose to become Denmark’s capital five centuries later. It is a city filled with 17th and 18th-century buildings, parks, gardens and canals. An eminently walkable city—many attractions are within walking … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Cruise? Cádiz, Spain, Can Be A Highlight!
Iberian delights of a Mediterranean cruise include day-long shore excursions to the famous Andalusian city of Seville with its imposing cathedral and royal palace. Many cruise passengers whose ships call at Cádiz, a city on the Costa de la Luz (the Coast of Light) in the … [Read more...]