Because of the challenges of posting while traveling (and hosting the trip), my hotel barging reports are delayed. The trip took place on CroisiEurope's Anne-Marie June 17 through June 26, with pre- … [Read more...] about Barging In The South Of France: CroisiEurope’s Anne-Marie, Day 2, A Surprise Trip To Uzes
Barging In The South Of France: CroisiEurope’s Anne-Marie, Day 1, Arriving In Arles, Almost
See the beautiful photograph above? That is where I would be about right now, on a Tuesday evening, taking a walk along the river after having washed down a bowl of moules-frites with a glass of rosé … [Read more...] about Barging In The South Of France: CroisiEurope’s Anne-Marie, Day 1, Arriving In Arles, Almost
Preview, Barging In The South Of France: On CroisiEurope’s Anne-Marie From Arles To Sete
On Monday, I’ll begin a journey from Asheville to Arles, where I'll play host to a small group as we explore the beautiful Languedoc-Roussillon region in the south of France — on a luxury … [Read more...] about Preview, Barging In The South Of France: On CroisiEurope’s Anne-Marie From Arles To Sete
The Second Coming Of Torstein Hagen: Full Circle In Bergen
For Torstein Hagen, returning to Bergen, Norway, was about much more than christening his new and much-lauded ocean-going vessel, the 930-passenger Viking Star. The event marked a "coming home" for … [Read more...] about The Second Coming Of Torstein Hagen: Full Circle In Bergen
Compared: Scenic’s Sun Lounges & Uniworld’s Open-Air Balconies
I was fortunate to travel on two luxury river cruises this month and last, Uniworld's S.S. Maria Theresa and Scenic Jasper. You can read the full reports from my voyages at the links at the bottom of … [Read more...] about Compared: Scenic’s Sun Lounges & Uniworld’s Open-Air Balconies
Join Me For A Special Cruise To Antarctica, February 3, 2016
When people ask me about my favorite cruise destination, the answer is nearly always Antarctica. During the past three years, I've made two trips to the White Continent, one on Silver Explorer and the … [Read more...] about Join Me For A Special Cruise To Antarctica, February 3, 2016