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Antarctica: At the Bottom of the World

March 31, 2020 Georgina Cruz

Antarctica: At the Bottom of the World

One of the great pleasures of a Holland America Grand World Voyage is that it transports you to far-flung destinations; in the case of 2020, Holland America’s Amsterdam went to the bottom of the Earth. So, after several calls in South America, it was time for us to go “with the … [Read more...]

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Two South American Jewels: Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires

February 27, 2020 Georgina Cruz

Two South American Jewels: Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires

Rio, the Marvelous City A jewel of South America, Rio de Janeiro is fondly called “Cidade Maravilhosa,” Marvelous City by the Cariocas, Rio’s residents. It is a highlight of South America cruises and grand voyages in the region, such as Holland America’s Amsterdam 2020 … [Read more...]

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The Rejuvenated Crystal Serenity

December 31, 2019 Georgina Cruz

The Rejuvenated Crystal Serenity

It was like meeting a friend you haven’t seen in years and finding her radiant and rejuvenated. My husband Humberto and I experienced this during a 12-day Caribbean cruise aboard the Crystal Serenity, one of Crystal Cruises’ ocean vessels that received a redesign in late 2018. We … [Read more...]

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Seven Must-See Singapore Sights

September 24, 2019 Georgina Cruz

Seven Must-See Singapore Sights

Visiting Singapore is the highlight of many voyages in the South China Sea, including Grand Asia sailings, and has been a marquee stop for our five World Cruises on Holland America’s Amsterdam. This affluent and independent Asian city-state is notable for its amazing sights and … [Read more...]

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Restaurants for Enjoying La Dolce Vita at Sea

August 29, 2019 Georgina Cruz

Ask anyone – not just cruise passengers – what his or her favorite food is, and chances are the answer will be “Italian.” And no wonder, Italian cuisine boasts the palate-pleasing treasures of olive oil, basil, garlic, oregano and balsamic vinegar. It represents la dolce vita– … [Read more...]

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