Hiking thrills in the Shetland Islands Making the most of Europe’s ports during a cruise may mean planning your own shore excursions. Why? Because cruise lines operating in Europe tend to design port tours for the sedentary traveler. Most of their excursions are easy on the feet but low on imagination, long on sitting and…
For Americans, your trip to Europe this summer just got more expensive for hotels, meals, even a cup of coffee. The Euro, a currency used by 13 countries in Europe, continues to rise in value against the U.S. dollar and has climbed to an all-time high. The British pound, meanwhile, is at its highest value…
As moderate winds gently stirred the ocean and a steel band played jaunty Caribbean tunes, most passengers lounged on the ship’s top decks, savoring the afternoon sun. I went bowling. Yes, bowling, the indoor game that requires a level surface and enough precision to knock over 10 pins with a spinning ball that sports holes…