Author name: Anne Gilbert

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Barcelona’s Famed Antoni Gaudi Is Just One Reason to Explore this Magical City

  Barcelona has it all – beaches, a collection of fantastical Antoni Gaudi works including perhaps the most incredible church you will ever see and thousands of years of history. To that you can also add a food scene which many would say is unrivalled in Europe, world-class museums and galleries and an atmosphere of […]

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What to Do & Eat in Portofino

Portofino is an enchanting fishing village on the Italian Riviera. Known for being a destination for celebrities, Portofino offers visitors the chance to experience la dolce vita. You can expect to find charming restaurants dishing up regional specialties, water as green as emeralds, dramatic seaside cliffs blanketed in vegetation and pastel-colored homes lining the harbor.

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Why is Colombia’s Cartagena Such a Popular Port on Panama Canal Cruises?

Lapped by the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea, Cartagena de Indias is one of the most enchanting destinations in Latin America—and a highlight on many Panama Canal cruises. This coastal city is often described as a living treasure chest, overflowing with vibrant culture, colonial architecture, and centuries of dramatic history. Founded in the 16th

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Puglia and Its Rich History of Winemaking

Have you ever tasted Puglian wine? This prominent wine-producing region is a wonderful destination for romantics, history buffs and amateur sommeliers alike.  Pughlia, a popular region in southeast Italy, is essentially the heel in the boot of Italian geography. Its ports of Taranto and Otranto are popular parts of Windstar’s Bella Italia Southern Italian Romance

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Discover Panama’s Colorful and Remote San Blas Islands

Travel south from the rattling maracas and sultry samba of Cuba across the Caribbean Sea, east of the jungles and cloud forests of Costa Rica, west of the regionally divided and conflicting cultures of Colombia, and floating in the sparkling waters off the coast of Panama are the San Blas Islands – a world wholly

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20 Must-Try Greek Foods to Taste While Traveling in Greece

Everyone who loves Greek cuisine, from its more than 30 Michelin starred restaurants to farm-to-table cooking, is aware of how delicious it is. Did you know, though, that it’s one of the most healthy cuisines in the world? As you cruise along Greece’s islands and mainland, the common touch in its culinary offerings is how

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9 Must-Try Foods (and 1 Drink) to Sample on a Cruise Around Japan

Japan is an incredible destination known, sure, for art and culture. And yet one of the best ways to dig into life there is through its food. Traditional Japanese food culture has given us many delicious meals we often enjoy, from noodle dishes to sushi, just about anywhere in the world. And yet there’s no

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