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Giant figure in Tarragona parade
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An Unexpected Treat on an Unexpected Day in Tarragona

December 2, 2020 Wallace Immen 2

Spain’s  city of Tarragona has always been the lesser-known cousin of  its famous Catalan neighbor Barcelona. But the historic port has  been working hard to claim its own fame, opening a new cruise terminal capable […]

Cruise Lines

Yes, Chef! Oceania’s Culinary Courses Will Raise Your Kitchen Confidence

February 5, 2020 Wallace Immen Comments Off on Yes, Chef! Oceania’s Culinary Courses Will Raise Your Kitchen Confidence

With Executive Chef Kathryn Kelly leading the kitchen, you know there’s going to be a good meal ahead. She trained with French master chef Jacques Pepin, was formerly an executive at The Culinary Institute of […]

Caribbean

When Reefs Come to Grief, Can Coral Farming Come to the Rescue?

January 7, 2020 Wallace Immen Comments Off on When Reefs Come to Grief, Can Coral Farming Come to the Rescue?

It’s an underwater sculpture garden, with what look like concrete beehives, archways and even statues that are covered with glimmering growing things on the ocean bottom. Brightly colored fish swim in clusters and eyes peek […]

10 Best Lists

8 Reasons Why Dining is an Irresistible Temptation on Oceania’s Riviera

January 1, 2020 Wallace Immen Comments Off on 8 Reasons Why Dining is an Irresistible Temptation on Oceania’s Riviera

Caution: Do not attempt this at home. Tucking into three square meals a day on Oceania Cruises’ Riviera could make your bathroom scale rebel. There’s ample temptation on a ship whose cuisine is so seductive […]

Caribbean

What’s Next for Oceania Cruises: Riviera Charts a New Course

December 3, 2019 Wallace Immen Comments Off on What’s Next for Oceania Cruises: Riviera Charts a New Course

There’s more buzz than usual in the Horizons Lounge on Riviera at a cocktail party hosted by the captain. More than half of the guests on this Caribbean cruise on Riviera are repeaters who love […]

Sirena
Celebrity Interviews

Oceania’s Major Rebuilding Project Promises Ships ‘Better than New’

August 15, 2018 Wallace Immen Comments Off on Oceania’s Major Rebuilding Project Promises Ships ‘Better than New’

Oceania Cruises is promising that an ambitious rebuild of its smaller ships will result in “four better-than-new ships.” The $100-million OceaniaNEXT  project includes the complete rebuilding of Oceania’s R-Class ships. Regatta, Insignia, Sirena, and Nautica, […]

La Reserve restaurant on Oceania
10 Best Lists

10 Top Cuisine Experiences at Sea: For a Special Occasion or Just for Fun

December 3, 2015 Wallace Immen 2

Where will you choose to dine for that special occasion on a cruise? Options for dining are multiplying even on small cruise ships. The gourmet quotient is rising, with an increasing number of  menus inspired by celebrity […]

Statue of David in Florence
Cruise Lines

A Do it Yourself “On Your Own” Day in Florence

November 28, 2013 Wallace Immen 1

The abiding truth about Florence is that it’s a long journey inland from the cruise port of Livorno. That kept Firenze safe by being a day’s march inland for invaders, but let’s face it; the […]

Snake charmer in Tangier, Morocco
Cruises

Oceania’s Lesson Takes Shoppers to the Kasbah—Snakes Included

November 8, 2013 Wallace Immen Comments Off on Oceania’s Lesson Takes Shoppers to the Kasbah—Snakes Included

A snake charmer was doing head fakes with a five-foot-long viper he’d wrapped around his neck like a scarf. A couple of times he seemed to actually kiss it while a duo of horn players […]

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