What could be better than an enticing gourmet dinner at a top-notch restaurant, followed by after dinner drinks in a hip lounge, and then Broadway-style entertainment to celebrate your special occasion? Why, doing the same on a cruise, of course!
I’m not a meteorologist, nor a travel-insurance salesperson, but I have plenty of experience with tropical hurricanes. I moved from the northeast to South Florida more than twenty years ago, and I’ll never forget the smack of Hurricane Andrew back in ’92. However, what I remember most about the past two decades of South Florida’s late summers are the sweet sultry days, and warm ocean waters where you can wade in the ocean under a spell of moonlight.
There’s nothing like good food to bring families together! Norwegian Escape offers a seemingly endless array of cruise fare from the Main Dining Room venues: Taste, Savor and The Manhattan Room, the pub-style O’Sheehan’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill, and the grab and go Garden Buffet. But beyond these, I believe there are 4 Must Try Family Food Experiences on Norwegian Escape, let’s take a look!
Your more than perfect wedding day deserves an amazing honeymoon to match. It should be a carefree combination of romance, fun and pampering, coupled with a beautiful, exotic destination to inspire you. A cruise is an excellent choice for a honeymoon as you can sail away into the sunset, and then onto enjoying the spa, specialty restaurants, shopping and nightlife, all on board your ship! Not to forget the picturesque destinations you’ll visit, as well as having the ocean (and uplifting ocean breezes) as your constant backdrop! Here are my picks for the Best 2017 Honeymoon Cruises.
Of all the things you can bring home with you from your Alaska cruise: photographs, souvenirs, new friends, memories and tales of adventure; you can now add cocktail recipe to the list. The bartenders at Norwegian Cruise Line have crafted a new cocktail to complement the Alaska cruises, and they are happy to share the recipe with you. Be sure to try it while on board. The new Northern Lights cocktail is a refreshing blend of gin, lime juice, soda and fresh mint. The gin and the mint have cooling properties, much like the fresh, clear waters of Alaska. The name is a nod to the mysterious Northern Lights of the polar north. The taste is invigorating after a long day exploring the sights.
Featuring a colorful mural hull by world-renown marine wildlife artist, Guy Harvey, your kids are sure to love Norwegian Escape from the moment they set eyes on her! And once you’re on board, this innovative ship offers plenty of fun activities for your children to enjoy, plus they’ll have opportunities to make new friends. Let’s take a look at 5 kid Friendly Places to Explore on Norwegian Escape.
Wade Cleophas from Norwegian Escape had bested 2500 entries across 13 different cruise lines to win Bacardi’s Legacy Cruise Competition Bartender of the Year. His winning concoction, Legend Reviver, inspired by spices reminiscent of travelling to exotic places, is the perfect drink to enjoy on a cruise vacation. Balanced and smooth, it combines BACARDÍ® OCHO (8) ANOS, star anise infused sweet vermouth, caramel/cinnamon syrup with drops of whisky barrel aged bitters, and a light absinthe mist. For those who cannot wait for their Norwegian cruise to try the Legend Reviver, here’s how you can make this cocktail at home:
I’ve been traveling with my kids since they were six months old. Over the years, I don’t know how many times we’ve had to pull the car over, had to explain why Grandma smells like menthol, or have had to break up fights. It’s exhausting! But there’s an easier way to travel, so much easier…take your kids on a cruise, and chances are this will be your new go-to vacation! As an added bonus, there are 3 Things You’ll Never Hear Your Kids Say on a Caribbean Cruise.
When in Europe, why not drink as the locals do? Before dinner, that means an aperitif, something sweet and bitter designed to whet the appetite. In Italy, they love the spritz, a cocktail of wine or champagne mixed with sparkling water and a bitter liqueur like Campari or Aperol. While onboard a Europe cruise, try the specialty Aperol Spritz, a refreshing blend of Aperol, soda and Tresor Brut Reserva Cava, a sparkling wine from Spain. Aperol from Italy blended with sparkling wine from Spain, makes the Aperol Spritz a decidedly Continental cocktail. Whether it’s a buona notte, or a buenas noches, the Aperol Spritz has you covered.
When you’re planning a family cruise, there are always things you wish you knew before you went. How to stick to your budget, relieve anxiety or tips that can make a big difference to your overall vacation experience. So, here are 3 things I’ve learned after cruising with kids.
While you can always shop on board Norwegian Cruise Line Ships, the Mediterranean offers a vast array of gifts for yourself, or friends and family back home. Besides standard soccer shirts and Eiffel Tower key rings, there are much better choices that will invoke memories of your travels for months to come. Here are my picks for the best souvenirs to pick up on a Mediterranean cruise!
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Casinos At Sea will be hosting its 4th Annual Norwegian Cruise Line Poker Challenge (NCLPC) on December 2-9th, 2017 on board the mega ship Norwegian Epic. Dubbed as the thinking man’s game, Poker has evolved from humble beginnings to a much celebrated game and gamers all over the world know there is no better way to play Texas Hold’em than in a coveted arena on a Caribbean cruise. Whether you’re an occasional or avid player, here’s why you should grab a seat in the NCLPC.
Wade Cleophas has bested competition from more than 2500 entries across 13 different cruise lines to win the title of 2017 BACARDÍ® Legacy Cruise Competition Bartender of the Year with his drink, Legend Reviver. As he prepares to compete in the Global Finals in Berlin, he took some time to give us the inside scoop.
Almost every cruise virgin has heard a thing or two about the food feast cruises are famous for. Norwegian offers both complimentary options in the buffets and main dining rooms, as well as a diverse range of Specialty Dining restaurants. To help maximize your food and beverage budget, here are some helpful cruise dining hacks:
Congratulations! Whether it’s your one-, five-, or fifty-year anniversary, it’s always a milestone worth celebrating in a special way. Sure, sometimes a dinner at a favorite restaurant, a dozen roses, or a signature gemstone may be just the kind of commemoration you’re hoping for. I love all of these gestures, too. Yet, all the gifts in the world – however sentimental -- pale in comparison to that singular day when you said, “I do.”
Did you know that going on a cruise doesn’t mean you have to spend a ton of money? In fact, cruising in an inside cabin gives you more bang for your buck overall. And since you want to get the most out of your hard earned vacation dollars, this may be a great budget-friendly option to consider.
If you’ve decided to cruise for Spring Break, you’re obviously smarter than the average college student. Sure, you could party with the best of the ‘breakers in Cancun, but that’s so Class of Last Year. Instead, Norwegian Cruise Line, with its exotic island locations, casual freestyle offerings, and excellent onboard packages, will afford you a vacation the combines global adventures with an island playground.
When is the best time to take a Norwegian Alaska Cruise? Sooner rather than later. Life is short, you know. An Alaskan cruise exploring North America’s greatest frontiers, towering fjords, and lush coastal forests should be on everyone’s bucket list.
Thinking about taking your kids on a cruise? It’s a wonderful vacation opportunity where you’ll be able to spend quality time together while having fun and exploring new destinations. The best cruises for kids offer a variety of things to do and sights to see, along with plenty of dining options to keep even the finickiest eater happy. Family favorites with Norwegian Cruise Line include 7-day itineraries to the Caribbean or Alaska, as they’re generally close to home while offering plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy.
If you’re cruising the Caribbean with Norwegian, which has so many diverse activities and excursions to choose from, you may have a first-world problem on your hands. But remember this guiding principal: In the Caribbean everything is easy going, especially if you’re cruising.
With this in mind, we can show you how to keep things simple and still have the most fashionable and weather-sensible outfits without tipping the airport baggage scales!
