World Tourism Day is commemorated each year on September 27 to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value. This World Tourism Day, we celebrate the power of travel, its ability to connect us, to allow us to learn about different cultures and different… read more of “A Cruise for Every…”
Back in January on the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise aboard Nieuw Statendam, the ship, along with the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise organizers and the California Honey Drops, held a fundraising event for the Koala Hospital in Port Macquarie, Australia. The Koala Hospital purchased a 230-acre property to help restore the habitat areas for… read more of “Nieuw Statendam,…”
Carnival Corporation & plc announced that the corporation’s philanthropic arm, Carnival Foundation, and five of its global cruise line brands together with the Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation have collectively pledged over US$1.25 million to support disaster recovery efforts from raging bushfires causing widespread devastation throughout Australia. The pledge includes US$1 million from the… read more of “Carnival…”
A new year and a new decade mean a new travel bucket list! Are you looking to go somewhere you’ve never been or delve deeper into one of your favorite locales? The good news is, with cruises to seven continents and more than 500 ports around the world, chances are Holland America Line can help… read more of “Five Amazing…”
It’s the last day of the year and the last day of the decade! Over the past 10 years, we’ve welcomed Nieuw Statendam, Koningsdam and Nieuw Amsterdam, and we’ve seen the launch of our esteemed Culinary Council, Music Walk and Explorations Central … to name a few of our innovations! But most important, we’ve continued… read more of “Facebook Fans Share…”
One of my favorite novels is The Accidental Tourist. The premise, rich with irony, is that a hidebound travel writer pens visitor guides for tourists who don’t want to experience anything new, who want to feel as if they’ve never left home. My judgement of Australia is that it is more like the U.S. than… read more of “Sydney: The Other…”
September 7 is #NationalBeerLoversDay! It is celebrated annually to acknowledge one of the world’s most beloved refreshments and to honor those who appreciate it most. Beer is enjoyed worldwide and created in countries around the globe. Holland America Line offers international, top-rated shore excursions for beer lovers no matter where they land on the map…. read more of “Celebrate…”
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…”
