“What is the one thing you wish you had known before embarking on your first cruise holiday?” That was the question posed to more than a dozen cruise bloggers/experts. Certainly, the question was thought-provoking, and it caused me to think back more than 20 years ago. I started … [Read more...]
Stunning Photos From Sicily: Photographing Europa 2 At Sunset
"I've only seen this once before," said Frank Neumann, hotel director of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' Europa 2. He was referring to the magic happening over our heads as we zipped around the harbor in Syracuse, Sicily, on Zodiacs photographing Europa 2 at anchor. Set against a backdrop … [Read more...]
Your Alaska Questions Answered
You'd think with all of the cold weather sweeping across North America that cruisers' thoughts would be on any place but Alaska. Nonetheless, we've had a slew of emails asking us for advice about cruising The Great Land. Surely, Alaska is a destination that needs to go on … [Read more...]
Top 10 Highlights on Silver Shadow from Bali to Singapore: Should You Cruise Indonesia?
Editor's Note: As of January 2017, Silver Shadow is being refurbished, so guests can expect an even more luxurious and refreshed look and feel aboard this ship very soon! It was a great trip, cruising from Bali to Singapore on the luxury vessel Silver Shadow. No matter how … [Read more...]
Cruising Indonesia On Silver Shadow: Singapore From My Suite
This morning, Silver Shadow docked in the fabled city of Singapore. With my shore excursion Evening Trishaw Experience scheduled to begin at 5 p.m., I spent much of my last day on the ship preparing for my 5:45 a.m. transfer to the airport. My butler Roland offered to pack my … [Read more...]