While some may find the ultimate address includes a view of Central Park, the Eiffel Tower or Venice’s Canal Grande, think again. Ready for her close-up, Seven Seas Splendor is the newest addition to Regent Seven Seas Cruises and makes her debut in 2020. Sporting one of the most exclusive, luxurious and coveted addresses at sea…
WHEN IN ROME, DO AS THE ROMANS DO
Perhaps you have heard the phrase “When in Rome, do as the Romans do?” Credited as far back as 4th century AD (and also made popular in the sixties song by Barbra Streisand “When in Rome I Do as the Romans Do”), the expression simply means live as the Romans do, giving you free rein…
Discover Costa Rica’s Caribbean Culture
Discover Costa Rica’s Caribbean Cultured City: Puerto Limón As the largest city in Costa Rica, Puerto Limón offers a glimpse into the culture of this captivating country. Located on the eastern coast, the city commonly known as Limón (Spanish for lemon) is famous for its vibrant culture that is evident in its Victorian Caribbean architecture,…
Majestic Middle East
Imagine a futuristic island where everything is the boldest, biggest and brightest in the world — the largest hand- loomed carpet, the tallest skyscraper and the first indoor ski slope — and you have described the sophisticated cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Frequented by a diversity of cultures from all over the world which…
A Day or Two in Dublin
As both the capital and largest city in Ireland, Dublin is not to be missed. With its roots steeped in Viking history, architectural wonders at every turn and a pub at every corner, this diverse and cosmopolitan city is also one of the most charismatic. And it’s the birthplace of literary notables William Butler Yeats,…
SINGAPORE
By Mari De Armas Whether you’re spending a few hours or a few days in SINGAPORE, you will certainly want to make the most of it. This is a land rich with culture, history and delicious cuisine — and lucky for you, SINGAPORE is small enough. EAT YOUR WAY AROUND THE CITY Most Asian cultures…
WONDERS OF THE WORLD
When you think of the phrase Wonders of the World, perhaps the Colosseum in Rome, India’s Taj Mahal, and Peru’s Machu Picchu come to mind. A concept that dates back to fifth century BC as a way for the Greek and Persians to herald their achievements in art and architecture, today’s list of man-made and…
THE BEST OF BRAZIL: RIO DE JANEIRO AND SÃO PAULO
Long known for its white powdery sandy bikini-filled beaches, lush rainforests and colorful nightlife (where every day is a carnival), Brazil is the one place where you can spend a day viewing masterpieces in the museum by morning, monkeys and whale watching in the afternoon and sipping a caipirinha (national cocktail) and dancing the samba…
A CULINARY & CULTURAL TOUR IN MARSEILLE
To be sure, you’ll always have Paris. But of late in France it’s Marseille that’s commanding the lion’s share of the buzz du jour. From the moment you arrive in France’s largest commercial port and second largest city, the excitement is palpable among both visitors and citizens. Marseille has always been fiercely proud of its…
TIME TO EXPLORE: MOST BEAUTIFUL ALASKAN GLACIERS
Awe-inspiring, majestic and breathtaking are just a few of the adjectives used to describe the massive mountains of ice known as glaciers and frankly, none of these do it justice. Synonymous with the “Last Frontier” known as Alaska, the state boasts some 100,000 glaciers covering 30,000 square miles, creating an inimitable backdrop like none other…
