Destinations

🐾 Dog sledding, champagne, and caviar — all in one cruise. This February, I sailed aboard Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot on The St. Lawrence River in the Heart of the Boreal Winter. One of the highlights? Dog sledding through Quebec’s snowy boreal forests — huskies pulling us across frozen landscapes by day, luxury icebreaker comforts […]

Two Continents in One Day | Sailing into Istanbul with Explora Journeys Not every port day lets you wake in Europe and dine in Asia.   But when you sail into Istanbul aboard Explora Journeys, you can.   From the moment the skyline appears on the horizon to the final sunset over the Bosphorus, this

🐢 Snorkel with sea lions. Walk where Darwin walked. Canadians save 35% with Lindblad in the Galápagos. 🌍 Adventure Travel at Its Finest: The Galápagos Few destinations capture the essence of exploration like the Galápagos Islands. A volcanic archipelago where Charles Darwin once walked, this is a place where nature still rules—and where every day

    🚢 River Cruise Corner: The Mekong – Vietnam & Cambodia by River The Mekong River is a journey into timeless Asia—past floating markets, golden temples, and riverside villages where life moves to the rhythm of the water. Cruising here means cultural immersion paired with luxury and ease. Here are the top river cruise

Ever Climbed Into a Giant Inflatable Bathtub… to Visit Penguins? What’s it really like to step into a Zodiac on an expedition cruise? Think: a giant, motorized, inflatable bathtub.   You grab a soldier’s grip from the expedition team, swing your legs in like you’re getting into a tub… and suddenly, you’re gliding through icy

River Cruise Corner: From the Venetian Lagoon to Slovenia’s Alpine Magic “Two countries. Eleven days. Infinite beauty. That’s the promise of Uniworld’s brand-new Slovenia, Venice & the Jewels of Veneto itinerary—where Italy’s timeless waterways meet Slovenia’s breathtaking landscapes.” In 2026, Uniworld takes its beloved Venice & the Jewels of Veneto river cruise to new heights

I still can’t believe I said yes. On our recent Windstar Cruises trip through French Polynesia, Ceili looked at me in Huahine and said, “C’mon Mom, let’s go jet skiing!”   Now… I was picturing a gentle beach walk, maybe a fruity drink. But instead?I found myself flying across the bluest water I’ve ever seen,