Fewer than 1% of travellers on Earth will ever set foot in Antarctica. But how much of it you actually experience comes down to one number: how many passengers are on your ship. A Virtuoso Cruise Icon breaks down IAATO’s ship categories — and what each one really means once you’re onboard.
Some evenings remind you why you love what you do. Last week, I had the privilege of celebrating my wonderful Lush Life Travel clients alongside the incredible AmaWaterways Team Canada at the beautiful Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club. The evening was all about saying thank you to past AmaWaterways guests, while learning about exciting new
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The Sailor’s Grip takes just seconds to learn, but it’s one of the most important skills on an expedition cruise. Discover why every traveler heading to Antarctica, the Arctic, or the Galápagos should understand it before they book.
A Paris Christmas river cruise offers a different way to experience the City of Light. After sailing Europe’s rivers myself, here’s why Uniworld’s S.S. Joie de Vivre stands out—and why expert planning makes all the difference.
Twenty years as an actuary taught me to read fine print. As a three-time Virtuoso Cruise Icon, I use that same instinct to evaluate river cruise lines — and Uniworld’s Magical Parisian Holiday is one I recommend without hesitation. Here’s why, ship by ship, detail by detail.
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“Should I sail with Tauck or Viking?” It’s one of the questions I’m asked most. As both a Tauck Certified Advisor and a Viking expert, I recently toured ms Grace and Viking Rolf back to back — and the answer isn’t which line is better. It’s which one fits how you travel.
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Everyone expects glaciers and wildlife on an expedition cruise. Few realize the extraordinary preparation, teamwork, and expertise that make the experience truly unforgettable.
What Is an Expedition Cruise? An Expert Explains What First-Time Travelers Should Expect Read More »
For many first-time expedition cruisers, the biggest concern isn’t Antarctica or the Arctic—it’s stepping into a Zodiac. The good news? It only takes one simple technique to turn uncertainty into confidence. In this article, I explain the Sailor’s Grip, why it’s taught on every expedition cruise, and how this small but powerful skill becomes your gateway to some of the world’s most extraordinary places—from Antarctica and the Galápagos to Iceland and the Arctic.
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When most people think about adventure travel, they imagine dramatic landscapes, wildlife encounters, and once-in-a-lifetime destinations. Vigur Island, in Iceland’s remote Westfjords, delivers all three. What I didn’t expect was that one simple stick would become one of the most memorable lessons of the entire journey. As our Zodiac landed on the island during
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Before I set foot on a glacier, stood beside a waterfall, crossed a lava field, or watched puffins soaring above Iceland’s rugged coastline, I spent several hours at Perlan’s Wonders of Iceland in Reykjavík. Looking back, it may have been the most important stop of my entire journey through the Westfjords with Aurora Expeditions,
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