It was like meeting a friend you haven’t seen in years and finding her radiant and rejuvenated. My husband Humberto and I experienced this during a 12-day Caribbean cruise aboard the Crystal Serenity, one of Crystal Cruises’ ocean vessels that received a redesign in late 2018. We … [Read more...]

“Our neighbors are probably getting ready to start shoveling snow, but look at us here!” a man said to his companion at the beach on Half Moon Cay, Holland America’s idyllic private island in the Bahamas. This destination is a highlight of the line’s Caribbean cruise, … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]