While there’s plenty of shopping you can do on board Norwegian Cruise Line ships, you’ll be amazed at all the shopping opportunities to be had as you cruise through the gorgeous Caribbean to top duty-free shopping havens like St. Thomas and St. Maarten. But even though you may have items on your personal shopping list, do you know what you’ll buy for friends and family back home?
The Caribbean is a part of me. It’s my favorite silver-and-topaz earrings coveted in St. Lucia, and the Jamaican mango-salsa recipe I’ve shared with my entire family. Most of all, the Caribbean sings inside my living spaces. The trinkets and treasures collected on my travels turn keepsakes into expressions of island spirit.
With no passport required for US citizens, it’s no wonder the US Virgin Islands are one of the ten most visited destinations in The Caribbean. Offering an enticing combination of tropical beaches, cultural diversity and historical significance, St. Thomas is so much more than just a duty-free shopping haven. Where do the locals go on St. Thomas? Let’s take a look!
Aye, mateys! The beautiful islands of the Caribbean were once home to all manner of swashbuckling pirates. Pieces of eight and buried treasure ruled the day. “Walk the plank” and “Shiver me timbers!” were a way of life. “Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum.” We’ve assembled a list of famous pirates of the Caribbean.
While enjoying your Eastern Caribbean cruise you'll have plenty of time to go off board and commune with the friendly locals. When you do, why not live like the locals do? There's no better way to explore the culture of a place than to enjoy some of the local delicacies. In the Caribbean that means street food. We've explored each of the islands and are happy to report back the most popular foods to enjoy on the go.
One of the best ways to experience the Western Caribbean islands is to eat like the locals do. Each destination serves up their own brand of Caribbean inspired street food. We've assembled some favorite local dishes everyone needs to try while traveling through the Western Caribbean.
Ahhh, college—the best years of your life, some would say. But after lugging around huge textbooks, studying for exams, writing endless essays and pulling all nighters to finish projects, most people need to treat themselves. A getaway on a Norwegian cruise with your college buddies is the perfect antidote to the stress of college living!
This January, I made the executive decision that my family and I were going to take a Caribbean cruise onboard the Norwegian Getaway! This was a major decision because we are the parents of a toddler and this was going to be our first family cruise. The Caribbean seemed like a safe and fun option, and the trip included family favorites such as beautiful Caribbean beaches, great food, and a kiddie splash pool area! Read on for my tips on how to make cruising with your toddler a breeze.
I don’t know that many young professionals who would describe themselves as “cruisers.” Until they go on one. The key to planning a cruise vacation as a young professional is realizing the industry has changed since your parents and grandparents were planning your family vacations. Aside from the ever-popular weekend cruises
Going on a Caribbean cruise on the Norwegian Getaway and want to kick it off with a tropical cocktail? Try out some of these seasonal one-of-a-kind concoctions created specificially for Norwegian Cruise Line by award winning mixologist Gabriel Orta.
St. Barts, St. Vincent, St. Lucia, and many of the other “Saints” scattered across The Caribbean and Bahamas, are known as premier vacation destinations for royalty and celebrities alike. Business mogul Richard Branson owns four private islands
