Mexico’s enticing culture and natural allure make it a cruise destination that warrants more than one visit. In fact, the readers of Cruise Critic recently named Holland America Line the number-one cruise line of choice for Mexican Riviera in the 2019 Cruise Critic’s Cruisers’ Destination Awards based exclusively on consumer ratings and reviews. From its… read more of “Mexico’s…”
Cruisers looking to channel their inner explorer and visit one of the most diverse and beautiful regions in the world can chart a course to Australia and New Zealand with Holland America Line come this fall. Noordam spends the fall through spring showcasing the lands Down Under, while Maasdam sets out on longer itineraries, including… read more of “Five Reasons Why a…”
I admit, when I first started traveling, my interests were pretty limited. I simply longed for a beautiful beach. This was before my introduction to Europe, before Asia, before South America and Alaska. I just wanted to find the most pristine sandy coves fronting the most luscious clear waters — and rank them. More than… read more of “Half Moon Cay: My…”
In May Sparkling Ice launched a new limited-edition Mystery Flavor and social media sweepstakes, What the Flavor, that gave fans the chance to win a Holland America Line Caribbean cruise for two with roundtrip airfare and 500 other pool-themed prizes. We asked for your guesses, and we had many that were so close, but no… read more of “Sparkling Ice…”
It’s Bacon Lovers Day, and there’s no other way to celebrate than by making Culinary Council Member Chef David Burke’s famous Clothesline Candied Bacon that we serve in Pinnacle Grill. From the moment you smell the aroma of the bacon and see the delicious candied strips hanging from the clothesline, you’ll know you’re in bacon… read more of “#BaconLoversDay…”
Happy National Rum Day! Celebrated annually on August 16, the holiday honors the distilled clear beverage which is a byproduct of molasses production or made directly from sugar cane juice. While the sweet spirit originated in Papua New Guinea, the beverage has become tied to the sunny Caribbean islands. In celebration of the holiday, we’re… read more of “Celebrate National…”
I’ve been to Santorini several times, so I can’t pretend I’m a stranger to this singularly beautiful and unlikely island. So the first thing I do is something I’ve heard about but have never done: explore Ammoudi Beach, which rests far below a white windmill in the iconic village of Oia. (Don’t worry, I will… read more of “Living the Dream in…”
Culinary Council Member and acclaimed Seattle Chef Ethan Stowell recently cruised on Noordam to Alaska for his “Food & Beverage Aficionado Cruise.” During the voyage, he hosted cooking demonstrations, talks and an intimate, reservations-only dinner at the Pinnacle Grill. During his cooking presentation, Chef Stowell made his delicious Rigatoni with Italian Sausage, and and now… read more of “Food &…”
