Award-winning travel writer Michele Peterson of A Taste for Travel recently sailed on a 14-day Holland America Line Asia cruise aboard Volendam. Considering a journey to the Far East? Read selections from her article to hear her reflections on cruising on Volendam and the unique ports-of-call during her voyage! As we glide in a gondola… read more of “Press Diary:…”
Yesterday was Canada Day, and we’re celebrating by honoring some of our most popular and culturally rich itineraries: Canada & New England! From now through October, Maasdam, Rotterdam, Veendam and Zuiderdam feature an impressive collection of seven-, 10-, 11- and 13-day options that explore the key ports of this colorful region. There are dozens of… read more of “Oh, Canada! 5…”
Nassau, the capital and largest city of the Bahamas, lies on the island of New Providence that may not be the largest island in the Bahamas, but it draws the country’s lion share of visitors. Founded as Charles Town in 1670, Nassau is a world-famous cruise port with its bustling harborfront of stately colonial buildings,… read more of “Explore…”
Travel bloggers Laurence and Jessica Norah of Finding the Universe and Independent Travel Cats cruised on a segment of the Grand Asia and Pacific Voyage. Below is an excerpt of their very comprehensive article that details every aspect of a Holland America Line cruise! Read on to see what awaits on one of our amazing… read more of “Grand Asia and…”
Along with an increasing interest in wine over recent years, wine-related activities have become a key aspect of many vacations — especially during a cruise experience. For many Holland America Line guests, discovering a new winery or wine while cruising the world is one of the joys of travel. And it’s not just for wine… read more of “Three Ways to…”
World Art Day is April 15, the birthday of Leonardo Da Vinci, and there’s no better day to celebrate Holland America Line’s partnership with Rijksmuseum — the most-visited national museum in the Netherlands. Through the collaboration, “Rijksmuseum at Sea” was installed on Westerdam and features reproductions of some of the museum’s most famous masterpieces in… read more of “‘Amsterdam:…”
With Holland America Line’s new EXC In-Depth Voyages, travelers have a way to see the world through the through the prism of their own personal interests and passions without having to worry about planning every detail of their dream vacation. Each of the new EXC In-Depth itineraries onboard Massdam offer a variety of themes for… read more of “Planning for 2019?…”
National Wildlife Day was founded in 2005 to bring awareness to endangered species, both domestic and international, as well as acknowledge outstanding animal sanctuaries and organizations for everything they do to help preserve and educate the public about animal conservation. This year, the date of the holiday has been permanently changed from Sept. 4 to… read more of “Celebrate National…”
