Less than a century ago, ocean liners were the only way to travel between the United States and Europe. During the early 20th century, ship lines like White Star and Cunard competed for the honor of having the fastest and most elegant ships at sea. Today, when you can … [Read more...]
Five Takeaways From Viking’s First Transatlantic Crossing
I recently returned from a very special cruise aboard Viking Cruises’ Viking Star: her maiden transatlantic crossing to North America. Not only was the itinerary a unique, one-of-a-kind voyage from Bergen, Norway to Montreal, Canada, but the crossing was also noteworthy for being … [Read more...]
Continuing A Tradition: Cunard’s Iconic Transatlantic Crossings And A Special Memory Regarding Titanic
On April 15, we will remember the centennial of the sinking of the Titanic. Peter Shanks, president of Cunard Line, has written a touching story about how Cunard will remember the day. I recommend you read Guided by a greater hand… The centennial comes just weeks before Cunard … [Read more...]
Cunard Transatlantic Cruise with James Taylor
As a kid, I used to listen to James Taylor’s “Fire and Rain” and “How Sweet It Is” over and over…as a young man working for Golden Bear Travel, I used to listen to James Taylor’s “Greatest Hits” and two of my favorite songs were “Mexico” and “You’ve Got A Friend”…now as a much … [Read more...]