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 …
Luxury fleet explores Antarctica, Australia, Iceland, the Med and more By Patti Pietschmann Travel Diva Muse and moon Every Silversea feels like a dream voyage. Ships are all suites with balconies. Butlers pamper you silly. The food is heavenly. All …
The lines 10th ship sets sail in 2021 with exhilarating voyages by Patti Pietschmann Travel Diva Silversea fans mark your cruise calendars. The debut of the 596-passenger Silver Dawn happens in Sept. 2021. And trust us, it’s not too early …
Last port of a 12-day Alaska cruise from Vancouver to Los Angeles By Patti Pietschmann with photos by Richard Pietschmann The sleek RSSC Mariner pulled into the port of San Francisco early yesterday morning. Friends picked us up and took …
