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...]
Joys of a World Cruise: Highlights of European Ports
One of the pleasures of a World Cruise is being able to enjoy a tapestry of cultures as the ship makes a circle around the planet. This year, more so than in recent years, the Amsterdam’s 2019 Grand World Voyage focused on Europe. We were delighted to be able to explore the … [Read more...]
Visiting Far Away Places on the Amsterdam
If I had to define the best aspect of a World Cruise or other Grand Voyages, I would say it would be the opportunity to visit, in just one single trip, many of “those faraway places with strange sounding names, far away over the sea…” as Bing Crosby sang in, “Far Away … [Read more...]