When we talk about cruise ships, big numbers often follow. Vessels are permanently tagged with displacing water in amounts numbering tens of tons. A large ship can carry thousands of travelers and crew. These and other cruise-related numbers we use Read More …
Not long ago, we sailed with Holland America Line and O, The Oprah Magazine for an engaging Adventure Of Your Life Cruise to Alaska. The first in a series of inspiring themed sailings, ours was on board Holland America’s ms Read More …
After spending a leisurely day viewing Alaska’s Glacier Bay, Oprah Winfrey appeared on Holland America Line’s ms Eurodam for A Conversation with Oprah. Speaking at two sold out shows, Winfrey shared her journey to success, her self-proclaimed Year of Adventure Read More …
A lot of what we get out of travel depends on our attitude concerning the process of it. Leave home dreading the long travel day ahead and reality will probably live up to expectations. Go forward excited to begin the Read More …
As we end our sailing with Holland America Line for Oprah’s Year Of Adventure Cruise, it is time to look back on the 7-day voyage, photo by photo. Here, a collection of my favorite photos from memorable places and events Read More …
Sailing from Seattle non-stop North to Alaska was a brilliant idea. That time at sea allows nearly two days to prepare for the potential adventure ahead in the land of the midnight sun. Much like a cruise-tour that might start Read More …
By the end of our first day on Oprah’s Share The Adventure Cruise, we had seen and done a lot. Just getting to Seattle from Orlando for boarding the ship took about as long a flight to Europe. Once aboard, Read More …
A cruise to Alaska usually starts out about like any other sailing: arrive at the embarkation city, make it to the ship, get on board and sail away. Mixed in with all that is the anticipation of what lies ahead; Read More …
Another part of preparing a 7-day Alaska sailing with Holland America Line for Oprah’s Share The Adventure Cruise: providing a list of ways to follow along with our journey. Sharing our previous travel experiences on other cruise lines, one part of the process is crystal Read More …