There is something exclusive about traveling to the country where a well-known national dish originated to learn how to make it from local chefs. It is even nicer when this experience is offered to you as a free shore excursion on your Danube river cruise. Several months ago, we enjoyed a food and wine tour […]

If you are a “foodie”, the name Nobu Matsuhisa is undoubtedly familiar to you. As a celebrity chef and restauranteur known for combining traditional Japanese dishes with South American ingredients, he has opened 34 successful restaurants around the world, fifteen of which are in the U.S. Although it might not be possible to reserve a […]

About 6 months ago, I met a couple who told me about a personal conflict they had experienced after they had taken a number of cruises. They had, customarily, reserved a large suite on one of the well thought of premium cruise lines and had been happy on the cruises they had taken. But then, […]

Since the shipwrecked Costa Concordia can still be seen near the Italian island of Giglio, safety at sea continues to be something we are very aware of. When Hurricane Sandy was creating chaos off the Atlantic coast several months ago, a number of cruise ships were forced to alter their scheduled port stops and substitute […]

If you are considering taking a European river cruise sometime soon, but are confused by all of the different options, I would make this suggestion. By answering the following questions for yourself, you will be able to narrow down your choices and zero in on the best selection for your vacation requirements. 1. What do […]