For those of us who are on cruises soon, a prevalent question can be summed up in the first two lines of The Clash’s 1982 hit, Should I Stay Or Should I Go? It’s an easier question to answer for hesitant travelers who stand to lose only fractions of their substantial … [Read more...]
Six Types of Travelers Perfect for the AmaMagna
AmaWaterways now boasts two styles of river cruise. The first is the time-tested style in which they’ve built their reputation: sleek, classic vessels sporting the amenities you’ve come to expect within 160 square feet—a single main restaurant, one alternative dining venue, a … [Read more...]
Yacht Life on the Dalmatian Coast
Rovinj, Croatia: The tangerine glow of the evening sun mesmerized us all. Even the captain and crew were out on deck with their smartphones trained on the scene before us: ribbons of reddish-orange reflecting off the rippled sea. A fishing boat sitting peacefully in the harbor … [Read more...]
Antarctica: Like Being on Another Planet
Buckle up. I’m about to turn your concept of cruising upside-down. Spin the globe (or Google Earth) and tilt it upward. If you’ve done it properly, you’re looking at a white mass of continent known as Antarctica. It is, as some scientists have put it, the “least understood place … [Read more...]
Cruise by Month: a Cruise for Every Month, and a Month for Every Cruise
When it comes to cruises, there are so many choices on the oceans and rivers of the world that simply picking a destination can be a real challenge. Is there a best cruise by month? Some destinations, like Alaska, are seasonal, with cruises that are only scheduled for a few … [Read more...]