As part of Holland America’s 2019 Grand World Voyage of the Amsterdam, our fifth World Cruise, my husband Humberto and I sailed to the San Blas Islands of Panama, Easter Island and two gems of French Polynesia. It was memorable, mainly because of the three M’s: molas, moai, … [Read more...]
New Crystal Cruises Itineraries Feature Unexplored Ports
By 2020, new Crystal Cruises voyages will take travelers to alluring destinations across the globe–with almost no repeating ports along the way! This collection of cruise schedules, which the company has aptly named, “Grand Journeys,” ranges from 14 to 57 days. Whether you’re … [Read more...]
2018 Grand World Voyage: New Zealand Adventures
Cruise Specialists hosts Steve and Wendy Bodenheimer are taking us along on another amazing journey. We hope this series shows you what you can expect on a Holland America Grand Voyage. We made it in to Rarotonga, but it wasn’t easy. The Captain told us he had to think … [Read more...]
2018 Grand Voyage: Polynesia Experience
Cruise Specialists hosts Steve and Wendy Bodenheimer are taking us along on another amazing journey. We hope this series shows you what you can expect on a Holland America Grand Voyage. Here are previous peeks: Grand voyage send off, what to expect at sea. Nuku Hiva The … [Read more...]
Scintillating Sydney: Five City Excursions that You’ll Won’t Want to Miss
Sydney has many faces. It is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city; yet, it also has a laid-back, surfer feel. And while this port city is home to two of the most famous manmade creations in the world -- the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbor Bridge -- it's also a destination … [Read more...]