Cruises

For food lovers, few experiences rival the combination of exploring Europe’s picturesque rivers while indulging in gourmet cuisine aboard luxurious cruise ships. And I love that these companies are really elevating their dining experiences for foodie travelers. When we sailed on Riverside Luxury Cruises, we dined in the ship’s private vintage room and enjoyed a multi-course gourmet meal. On my barge cruise through Burgundy, we were treated to Michelin-quality meals every single day. European river …

Here’s a question I get asked a lot! We all love cruising whether it’s a river cruise or a booze cruise. Gone are the days of those endless, all-day, all-night buffets of food orgies (we have the pandemic and unsanitary conditions to thank for that). Cruise lines are getting more conscious of the desire for travelers to stay healthy while cruising. Cruising offers an irresistible combination of adventure, relaxation, and indulgence. For foodies, the array …

It seems like so many luxury resorts and cruise lines have all added concierge-level amenities that offer everything from butler services to elevated experiences. I sailed on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Prima, one of the brand’s new luxury class cruise ships, to experience their concierge offering, The Haven. I’m not a fan of the mega-cruise ships but the Prima is different. Even though it accommodates 3,100 guests, it feels much more intimate because of some cool …

Imagine the joy of sitting at a charming French café, relishing the gentle breeze with a delicious brie-topped baguette in one hand and a glass of exquisite champagne in the other. Now, picture doing all of this while aboard the world’s largest sailing ship, powered by the wind and your own spirit of adventure. This was my recent experience on board a Club Med cruise on the newly refurbished Club Med 2 sailing yacht. Club …

True confession: I’m not a big fan of mega cruises, (you might remember how much fun I had on a 24-person schooner) but in my never-ending quest to check more countries off of my “been there” list, I let friends convince me to accompany them on a South American cruise aboard a Regent Seven Seas cruise. Chile (Patagonia to be specific) was the only South American country I had visited so the opportunity to pop …