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Antarctica: At the Bottom of the World

Georgina Cruz

One of the great pleasures of a Holland America Grand World Voyage is that it transports you to far-flung destinations; in the case of 2020, Holland America’s Amsterdam went to the bottom of the Earth. So, after several calls in South America, it was time for us to go “with the … [Read more...]

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Two South American Jewels: Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires

Georgina Cruz

Rio, the Marvelous City A jewel of South America, Rio de Janeiro is fondly called “Cidade Maravilhosa,” Marvelous City by the Cariocas, Rio’s residents. It is a highlight of South America cruises and grand voyages in the region, such as Holland America’s Amsterdam 2020 … [Read more...]

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Getting your Sea Legs from World Cruises

Georgina Cruz

Holland America Line's Amsterdam at Easter Island

When one hears the phrase “sea legs,” it typically means the ability to adjust one’s sense of balance to the motion of a ship. Those “sea legs” are great to have, of course, but equally good in my book are the “legs” (also called segments) of extended sailings such as world … [Read more...]

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Holland America Caribbean Cruise, for that Winter Escape

Georgina Cruz

Holland America Caribbean cruise

“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...]

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Eight Danish Delights in Copenhagen

Georgina Cruz

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...]

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