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A Sneak Peek at Holland America’s 2026 Alaska Cruise Plans

Connie George

Aug 31
5 min

Alaska

A Sneak Peek at Holland America’s 2026 Alaska Cruise Plans

The headline read, "What Lies Ahead for Holland America's 2026 Alaska Cruise Season." With many 2025 clients booked to Alaska, we are also.

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Navigating Cruise Ship Buffets: 20 Must-Know Tips for Your Next Cruise

Connie George

Jun 25
3 min

Cruising

Navigating Cruise Ship Buffets: 20 Must-Know Tips for Your Next Cruise

I recently shared an article featuring my Top Cruise Ship Buffets. Following that, I was asked to share tips to make the experience great...

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From Galley to Glory: Top Chef's Grand Finale on Holland America’s Eurodam

Connie George

Jun 7
2 min

Food

From Galley to Glory: Top Chef's Grand Finale on Holland America’s Eurodam

Bravo to TV’s “Top Chef” show and to Holland America. For the first time ever, Top Chef will film an episode, a FINALE on a cruise ship!

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My Six Must-Try Ocean and River Cruise Ship Buffets

Connie George

Apr 26
8 min

Cruising

My Six Must-Try Ocean and River Cruise Ship Buffets

Cruise buffets offer convenience and culinary diversity. From familiar comfort foods to exotic delicacies, buffets provide .....

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Connecting Cultures Over an Old Orange on an Old Soviet Train: An Early Foodie Traveler's Tale

Connie George

Mar 28
2 min

Culture

Connecting Cultures Over an Old Orange on an Old Soviet Train: An Early Foodie Traveler's Tale

Little did I grasp then that this simple act would mark the beginning of a profound realization—how food transcends boundaries.....

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The Ultimate Fun Foodie Cruise Experience Aboard Celebrity Equinox: Sip, Savor & See Adventures

Connie George

Dec 19, 2023
4 min

Celebrity Cruises

The Ultimate Fun Foodie Cruise Experience Aboard Celebrity Equinox: Sip, Savor & See Adventures

Our “foodie” cruise aboard Celebrity Equinox is crafted by two professionals who want to use food and beverages as ingredients to create...

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Princess Cruises Announces the Culinary Delights of the New Sun Princess

Connie George

Sep 29, 2023
8 min

Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises Announces the Culinary Delights of the New Sun Princess

When Sun Princess starts sailing in February, 2024, she’ll be Princess Cruises' largest and most innovative ship, packed with lots of...

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Caribbean-American Heritage Month: Honoring People, Celebrating Food

Connie George

Jun 25, 2023
5 min

Culture

Caribbean-American Heritage Month: Honoring People, Celebrating Food

Learning about and sharing Caribbean food this Caribbean-American Heritage Month.

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Remember "Go Fishing" 9 Easy Tips for Healthy Travel

Connie George

Apr 25, 2023
4 min

General Travel Tips

Remember "Go Fishing" 9 Easy Tips for Healthy Travel

Unless we’re going to stay home inside a bubble, we can’t completely avoid all germs. But there’s a lot that’s in our power to control to...

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360: An Extraordinary Experience Shared From a Firsthand Encounter

Connie George

Dec 20, 2022
3 min

Princess Cruises

360: An Extraordinary Experience Shared From a Firsthand Encounter

A week before Princess Cruises officially announced what “360: An Extraordinary Experience” is about last month, I got a chance to try...

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Guilt-Free Fast Food with a Cultural Twist When Traveling

Connie George

Apr 26, 2020
3 min

General Travel Tips

Guilt-Free Fast Food with a Cultural Twist When Traveling

Have you visited a local McDonald’s Restaurant when traveling outside of your area? I can practically hear some of you saying, “I don’t...

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