Category Archives: Ship Reviews

What About Oceania Riviera Resonated With Us

SHARL: Two days ago, I said farewell to new found friends on the Oceania Riviera. Since my return, I have had many inquiries about the trip and most importantly the ship. Those that have seen me, want to know more … Continue reading

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Oceania Riviera Outshines Sister Ship Marina

We’re baaack! It was a magnificent nine nights onboard Oceania Riviera. She’s stunning, gorgeous, beautiful! There was no doubt she would be, given the rave reviews her sister ship, Marina, received. With all the positive feedback, how much better can … Continue reading

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Oceania’s Cuisine Rivals Finest Shoreside Restaurants

Debuting May this year, Oceania touts the Riviera, along with her sister ship Marina, as “the first ships designed for lovers of fine dining and travel experiences…” Bob Binder, Oceania Vice Chairman, claims in the video below that the cuisine … Continue reading

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Wheelchair Accessible Cruise Travel with Holland America

Holland America is known to have some of the best facilities and services onboard to accommodate guests with disabilities, making their vessels and their cruise vacation experiences more accessible. In future posts, we’ll talk about how they serve the blind, … Continue reading

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A report from Cruise Experts aboard the Norwegian Epic

Last year Cruise Experts Kirk Olson and Amanda Panthaki shared this note on Facebook regarding their thoughts on the Norwegian Epic and I’d like to share it here, too! Hello Facebook Fans, Kirk and Amanda here! We have just returned … Continue reading

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Christmas Markets & Memorable 2011 Travel Moments

Christmas Live Voyage Report Would you like to know exactly what it’s like to experience Europe’s Christmas markets whilst sailing aboard an AmaWaterways river cruise on the Danube? I’d like you to meet someone. His name is Aaron Saunders and … Continue reading

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Holland America: Best Overall Cruise Value

Founded in 1980, the World Ocean and Cruise Liner Society is made of thousands of experienced cruisers who take an average of two cruises a year. They conduct an annual survey of cruise ships and publish an annual Best Cruise … Continue reading

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Modern Luxury

What does modern luxury mean to you? Quickly, jot them down. Have you got them? Okay, let’s start. A few words I think of are chic, trendy, sleek, relaxed, contemporary, innovative. You probably have a similar list. At the very … Continue reading

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My First European Cruise with Celebrity Cruises

It was a trip of many firsts. It was my first time to Europe; my first cruise there, more specifically, the Eastern Mediterranean; my first time travelling with my parents and my in-laws together; and it was the first time … Continue reading

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Norwegian Epic Activities: 2 Thumbs Up

As I reminisce about my recent cruise vacation in the Mediterranean, I think about how much fun I had onboard the Norwegian Epic. For onboard activities, the Epic has something for everyone. A two thumbs up (and more if I … Continue reading

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