By Arie Boris, Editor-in-Chief CruiseGourmet.com Magazine Where does the time fly? I cannot believe it is twenty years since the Crystal Cruise brand was first introduced. It did not take long for the cruise industry and the public to recognize a real game changer! Over the last two decades, Crystal Cruises has come to set [...]
By Arie Boris, CruiseGourmet.com - Bring good walking shoes! Traveling by ship to Europe is just so much better in so many ways! What a joy not to have to deal with airport crowds, rude TSA agents and lost luggage you had the privilege to pay a fee to check. If I had the luxury [...]
Madrid is another of the great capitals of Europe to explore. It may lack the glitz of Barcelona or the popularity Seville, but it has plenty of romance of its own. It’s the home to Spanish Kings and Queens. It has a great medieval center to explore. Its museums are among the greatest in the [...]
Should you drink only bottled water when you’re traveling? Is it safe to drink tap water? Is it safe to brush your teeth with it? These questions come up no matter where you’re traveling. In most developed countries, you don’t need to drink bottled water all the time. Tap water will be safe to drink. [...]
Funny travel problems? Well, the way we look at it, you might as well think of them as funny. When you travel, conditions can change as you’re on the road, and that may lead to changes in your itinerary. If you don’t think they’re funny when you’re working through them, hopefully you’ll be able to laugh at them after the fact.
Some of the stories we love to tell and laugh about now were on trips where we ran into problems and had to adjust our travels…. Keep your sense of humor, and sometimes they led to adventures you won’t forget.
This pie is to die for. It is my grandmother’s recipe and this is the pie that my family makes for special occasions. One of my personal favorites, even though i don’t care for bananas. Enjoy!
So we’ve been encouraging you to make lists… lists like a travel preparation checklist and a packing list. You do it for groceries and for projects around the house. Make a list for your travel preparations too.
We thought that it would be a good idea to show you our list. We actually have a file in the computer for each list so we can print them out before each trip. These are items we think you need to think about in the last week or two before departure… a travel preparation checklist.
Are you a traveler with discerning taste? Have you ever been on a trip where you were promised a luxurious experience, but received so-so service and food? It happens and it’s not fun. That’s why it’s important to know what kind of traveler you are. Here’s a story of how knowing the right information can get you the cruise you REALLY want to take.
On a recent visit to St. Martin, we joined La Samanna’s new General Manager, Pascal Deyrolle, for dinner. In his newest role in a long term career with Orient Express, Mr. Deyrolle plans to add his distinctive signature to this venerable resort. Inheriting the award winning La Cave restaurant, with the largest wine cellar in the Caribbean (and the best air conditioning anywhere on the island!), his creative approach to hospitality promises several innovative improvements to what some consider the ultimate luxury resort in the Caribbean.
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