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...]
Life-changing Polar Expeditions
Quark Expeditions is referred to as “The Leader in Polar Adventures” because the company has been pioneering small-ship, explorer voyages to the Arctic and Antarctica for nearly three decades. Choose from one of seven purpose-built, ice class vessels to sail on with an … [Read more...]
Holland America Line Announces 2021 Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage
One of Holland America Line’s most anticipated sailings of 2021 is now open for reservations. The 2021 Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage will depart Ft. Lauderdale on January 4, 2021, and will return 74 days later – after circling the entire continent of South America … [Read more...]
Antarctica: Like Being on Another Planet
Buckle up. I’m about to turn your concept of cruising upside-down. Spin the globe (or Google Earth) and tilt it upward. If you’ve done it properly, you’re looking at a white mass of continent known as Antarctica. It is, as some scientists have put it, the “least understood place … [Read more...]
Meet Ralph Grizzle
Ralph Grizzle is an accomplished journalist, author and world cruiser. His passions include biking, traveling the world and helping others discover their ideal cruising experience. What sparked your interest in cruising and helping people find their best cruise? I started … [Read more...]