Author: Lauren Klasen

Tapas, Tiles, and Total Darkness: Cruising Spain & Portugal for the Solar Eclipse

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Most vacations come with a nice view: beaches, castles, maybe a tapas plate that looks good on Instagram. But how about Spain, Portugal, and a total solar eclipse—all from the deck of a Celebrity Cruises ship? That’s basically sightseeing, stargazing, and bragging rights rolled into one. Picture this: you’re sailing into ports like Vigo, Lisbon,…

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Pack Once, Adventure for a Month

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What do you get when you combine almost a month at sea, towering glaciers, endless wildlife, and a ship stocked with more food than you could ever dream of? Holland America’s 28-Day Legendary Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice Cruise, of course! This isn’t your average weeklong getaway. You’ll sail through the Inside Passage, cross the Arctic…

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History, Coastlines, and Gelato—Your Mediterranean Cruise Survival Guide

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Set sail on Azamara Quest October 31, 2026, for a 7-night adventure through Greece, Albania, Sicily, and Italy’s dazzling Amalfi Coast. Your journey begins in Athens, where the Parthenon looms over the city, then continues to Olympia—the birthplace of the Olympic Games—before slipping into Sarandë, Albania’s laid-back Riviera town of seaside promenades and hilltop castles….

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15 Days, Zero Middle Seats: Sail Across the Atlantic in Style

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Ever dreamed of crossing the Atlantic like a true VIP—without having to wedge yourself into an airplane seat for 9+ hours while praying your neighbor doesn’t hog the armrest? Good news: Oceania Cruises has a far more glamorous (and way roomier) solution. This December, trade in the cramped cabin air for sea breezes and join…

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