Sitting at the Hong Kong airport waiting to board an Air France flight for Paris, I wish I could walk right back out of the terminal. I love the China I experienced on a just-concluded 12-day Silversea cruise, and I wouldn't mind staying a little longer. When I boarded Silver … [Read more...]
Silver Shadow Delivers Shanghai’s Many Surprises
I am smitten with Shanghai. It wasn't expected. Of course, I had heard all of the great things about this great city, but the reality of being here was much better than I had imagined. Fortunately, Silver Shadow overnighted in Shanghai (and was small enough to dock in the … [Read more...]
Silver Spirit Europe Cruise Review
This past June I sailed from Lisbon to Barcelona aboard Silversea’s beautiful all-new Silver Spirit. We chose to fly in a day early for our Silversea cruise in order to have a little time to see Lisbon. The Hotel Marquês de Pombal on the Avenida da Liberdade provided … [Read more...]
Silversea World Cruise 2012
Guests who truly want to explore the world in ultimate luxury may want to consider embarking on the Silversea World cruise 2012 aboard the Silver Whisper themed "Global Treasures, Hidden Jewels". Pampered with impeccable service, all ocean-view suites, butler service, … [Read more...]
Returning To Vietnam Aboard Silversea
While preparing for my second trip to Vietnam, I find myself reflecting upon my first “visit” to that hauntingly beautiful country. In April of 1968, I arrived in Saigon on a chartered jet from Travis Air Force Base. I was a 21-year-old Army corporal, assigned to the Green … [Read more...]