It never fails to amaze me how cruise ships pull off the extraordinary everyday — with the same staff. Hotels and resorts have the advantage of rotating staff who can go home to refresh and re-energize, but cruise ships typically employ staff who may work nearly everyday for as … [Read more...]
Silver Explorer Photo Tour: Silver Suite 502
Silver Explorer features nine categories of staterooms and suites. Among the most popular are the Silver Suites, of which there are six on Silver Explorer. Capable of sleeping three comfortably and in privacy, Silver Suites are large, measuring 460 square feet, with separate … [Read more...]
Thank You Silversea Cruises: J’adore la Chine, Cruising’s New Frontier
Sitting at the Hong Kong airport waiting to board an Air France flight for Paris, I wish I could walk right back out of the terminal. I love the China I experienced on a just-concluded 12-day Silversea cruise, and I wouldn't mind staying a little longer. When I boarded Silver … [Read more...]
In My Viewfinder: A Weekend In Venice, Italy
We spent a couple of days in Venice, Italy, filming for the new Avid Cruiser travel show. Venice ranks right up there with Barcelona with regard to the number of ships and cruise passengers it handles. This city of 118 islands, 150 canals and 450 bridges surely woos cruise … [Read more...]
Silver Shadow Delivers Shanghai’s Many Surprises
I am smitten with Shanghai. It wasn't expected. Of course, I had heard all of the great things about this great city, but the reality of being here was much better than I had imagined. Fortunately, Silver Shadow overnighted in Shanghai (and was small enough to dock in the … [Read more...]