Some people feel the need to never get a passport as they don’t travel outside of the United States, but that is going to change in 2018. Starting at the beginning of next year, residents in states that are non-compliant with the REAL ID Act, will need to have passports in order to [...]

  Why is it that the Seine was once such an inspiration to so many painters? The best way to find out is to enjoy a leisurely trip along the river as it winds its unhurried way between Paris and the English Channel. In doing so, you will be following in the wake of the [...]

       Silversea is counting down the days until the delivery of its new ultra-luxury, all-inclusive, all-suite flagship, Silver Muse. The sleek 40,700-ton cruise ship will welcome travelers starting in April 2017. Silver Muse, setting a new standard among the line’s nine-ship fleet, will carry just 596 guests: With a passenger-to-crew ratio of almost [...]

                 It is the holiday season and time for giving, celebrations and traditions. I love the traditions that come along with this season. Yours may be different, of course, but these traditions become important no matter how small. When I was a child, my grandmother always had us over to her home to [...]

An all-balcony, all-suite ship like Seven Seas Mariner, Regent’s new Seven Seas Explorer, built at a price tag of US$450-million, began sailing in July 2016. In the works since 2008, the 750-guest Seven Seas Explorer will offer some of the largest and most luxurious suites at sea. Her interiors are nearly unparalleled in the industry; an [...]

  I had the opportunity to sail on Silversea’s Silver Spirit in July from Athens to Venice. Introduced in 2010, this ship may well represent one of the best in luxury cruising, exceeding at everything that matters: personal space, beautiful interior design, service, food, wine and choice of compelling itineraries. At 640 feet in length and a [...]

Where would you travel if you could go anywhere? Imagine money and logistics are no problem. Let your thoughts go as you envision your dream vacation. Would you go exploring museums, shopping in fancy boutiques, climb a mountain, lay on a white sand beach and swim in crystal clear water, discover exotic animals or take [...]

Why do people leave their homes and voyage all over the globe? The reasons why people love to travel are varied. They’re also very personal. Take a look at these 10 motivations, and see which ones ring true for you. Challenging yourself   You might feel like you’re stuck in a rut in your daily [...]

    When you embark on a grand voyage of the Danube River (ideally onboard your floating hotel, also known as a river cruise) … A river that bends and winds through 10 countries and four capital cities, you are bound to see and do a lot. Here are just five things you should include [...]