See the beautiful photograph above? That is where I was supposed to be on a Tuesday evening, walking along the river after having washed down a bowl of moules-frites with a glass of rosé from Provence. Instead, I was Washington, D.C. sipping on a Starbucks Cafe Latte and … [Read more...]
Staying Connected on a World Cruise
Taking a world cruise is a wonderful way to disconnect from daily life: you can truly relax, refresh and rejuvenate while being blissfully out of touch with home and office. In fact, a world cruise used to provide no choice but to unplug from daily life, because ships didn’t … [Read more...]
When the Sun Doesn’t Shine on Your Cruise
The sun is probably always shining in your cruise vacation dreams; but, the reality is that it can, and sometimes does, rain on a cruise. In fact, a severe storm can actually change the course of a cruise. A few passing showers are little cause for concern, and there are … [Read more...]
Getting to Know Your World Cruise Crew
Ahoy! Ready to set sail for adventure? Then welcome aboard! This invitation has been luring travelers to the open sea for centuries. Luckily, today’s luxury liners are a far cry from the “rustic” vessels of yore, where accommodations were cramped, dining was informal and there … [Read more...]
How Long is a World Cruise?
How long is a cruise around the world? The answer has changed with time, but it used to take three years or so. Depending upon your perspective that might have been preferable to today's faster journeys! The first known circumnavigation of the Earth was a Spanish expedition … [Read more...]