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Every 10 Years, This ‘World’s Fair’ of Flowers Upstages Netherlands’ Tulip Time. Don’t Miss Floriade 2022
If you thought Tulip Time in the Netherlands was the ultimate garden travel experience, you haven’t heard about Floriade. Horticulture is famously the Netherlands’ most ‘colorful’ industry. The country sells half of the world’s ‘floriculture’ products and over three-quarters of the world’s flower bulbs. It’s number one in greenhouse horticulture and leads global exports of cut flowers,...
Read More »Second Chance to See 2020's Once-in-a-decade Easter Passion Play- Oberammergau Reschedules to 2022
The small Bavarian village of Oberammergau has become synonymous with the Passion Play – a recreation of the biblical story of Easter that consumes the entire village for over a year. Today's audience will find it ironic that the origin of its performance was a prayer and promise to God to save the village from the plague...
Read More »Celebrate 50 Years of Disney Magic
They’re calling it ‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration’ and it's a new entry on the travel bucket list of Disney lovers around the world. On October 1st, 1971, after years of imagining and building, Walt Disney World Resort opened in Florida, taking the magic of the Disney universe and beloved characters from the silver screen to real...
Read More »Drink a Cocktail Made by the World’s 1st Human-like Robot Bartender at Sea
He mixes drinks, but doesn’t stop there. ‘Rob’ the robot bartender also speaks 8 languages, tells jokes and even dances too! When we can cruise again, you won’t want to miss the world’s first humanoid – and interactive – shipboard robot bartender, who will make you the perfect cocktail to toast your return to cruising and travel. When...
Read More »Feel Like Making Awesome Family Memories With Norwegian Cruise Line?
We know a place where kids can be kids, adults can be adults and families can get even closer. A cruise aboard Norwegian Cruise Line offers something for everyone visiting some of the best destinations including Alaska, The Caribbean, Europe and more. There’s plenty to explore on our ships. Head up to the top deck and take...
Read More »Always Better Together!
From downgraded summer beach vacations to postponed once-in-a-lifetime adventures, Family vacations haven’t been the same lately. While it’s been rough not traveling like we’re used to, we’re all hanging in there and in many cases dreaming up even bigger, more incredible travel experiences. By working on your vacation planning now, you’ll be ready to head out...
Read More »Nieuw Statendam's Inaugural Caribbean Season
Launching in December 2018, Nieuw Statendam carries forward the nautical heritage, signature service and classic style for which Holland America Line is known—while raising the bar for 21st-century elegance. Sister ship to Koningsdam, she’s the second of our Pinnacle-class ships. Guests onboard Nieuw Statendam will love her interiors, created by brilliant hospitality designer Adam D. Tihany and...
Read More »Whisky vs Whiskey: What is the difference?
It is no secret that every corner of Ireland and Britain holds claim to a storied past of spirits. If you look closely, however, you might notice a small nuance in the spelling of a particular amber-colored, malted drink that has been produced in the region for centuries. So is it whisky or whiskey? Does it matter?...
Read More »St. Patrick and Shamrocks
Who was St. Patrick? The man most associated with Irishness, and one of the world’s most beloved saints, St. Patrick wasn’t Irish himself. Born in Britain, likely in the fifth century, Patrick was captured as a teenager by Irish pirates and spent six years in Ireland as a slave, working as a shepherd. He spent much time in prayer...
Read More »Video; 5 Money Saving Tips for Walt Disney World
Walt Disney can be an expensive affair if you do not know how to 'cut-the-expense-corners'. This video offers insightful tips as to how you can still take your family to Disney World without leaving a hole in your pocket. Take a look.
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