A first hand look at Valley Island’s changing landscape By Patti Pietschmann, Travel Diva We’ve been in Maui two weeks now and it’s as wonderful as ever but more expensive. Seems the verdant Valley Island is inching its way to …
Otium dedicated to optimum wellness By Patti Pietschmann, Travel Diva Passengers sailing on Silversea’s Silver Dawn in spring 2022 are in for a extra big treat–the debut of the Otium spa– a bacchanal of well being. The name derives …
There’s still time to plan fall forays By Patti Pietschmann, Travel Diva Halloween is less than a week away. How are you celebrating the Day of the Dead? Maybe some simple leaf peeping plus visits to spooky spots? Read …
Making cruises safer for all Continuing to help keep passengers and crew safe from contracting Covid19, Crystal Cruises is extending its requirement for proof of vaccinations through December 2022. This is particularly beneficial for folks who enjoy going ashore hassle-free …
The most luxurious riverboats rolling By Patti Pietschmann, Travel Diva Crystal Cruises riverboats are as extraordinary as the luxury cruise operator itself. Each of of its stylish ships feature butlers, fine food and sophisticated service. And, Life on board each …
Grandiose ship moving out of Japan to South America and Antarctica By Patti Pietschmann, Travel Diva Princess Cruises announced last week it was taking the Diamond Princess out of Asia. Today the line revealed the new destinations. As you might …
Aloha spirit at its low as Islands suffer low tourism and visitor frustration Patti Pietschmann, Travel Diva Swaying palm trees, white sand beaches, heady scents of plumeria and vibrant rainbows normally welcome visitors Hawaii’s archipelago paradise. But anyone going to …
Crew and passengers must keep noses and mouths from terminal to taxing and disembarkation By Patti Pietschmann Travel Diva It was bound to happen. Airlines are beginning to require face masks for everybody to be worn in the check-in lobby, …
Cruises and other travel to Europe may be off-bounds for a long time By Patti Pietschmann Travel Diva Late breaking update: As we all know coronavirus is unpredictable as it seems is Italy’s tourism minister who is back tracking from …
Restaurants drop prices while chefs strut their culinary stuff By Patti Pietschmann Travel & Dining Diva If you’re heading to Los Angeles around January 17 to catch a ship, visit friends or relatives, or take a vacation, you hit the …
