We spent a couple of days in Venice, Italy, filming for the new Avid Cruiser travel show. Venice ranks right up there with Barcelona with regard to the number of ships and cruise passengers it handles. This city of 118 islands, 150 canals and 450 bridges surely woos cruise … [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...]
Norway’s Midnight Sun Aboard Regent Seven Seas
Norway was the dream, Regent made the dream come true. For over fifteen years I have wanted to return to Norway. Having been completely enchanted on prior visits by the midnight sun and the stunning beauty of Norway’s mountains, valleys, lakes, fjords waterfalls and snow-capped … [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...]
A Look At Crystal Symphony
Earlier this month Cruise Specialists staff attended a conference aboard the beautiful Crystal Symphony. We sailed from a sunny San Francisco, up the coast to Victoria and concluded our trip in Vancouver, BC. Trips such as these allow us to remain familiar with the cruise lines … [Read more...]