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Tag: Cruises
Oct 28, 2019

River Cruising in the United States

Usually when I think of river cruises, what first comes to mind is an expedition in Europe or Asia through exotic, less-touristy destinations. This may be the case for you, too, but I am here to say if the idea of a river cruise sounds intriguing, you do not always have to look at taking one on another continent — or in another country, for that matter.

United Airlines First to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel for ORD

Chicago O’Hare International Airport will soon receive sustainable aviation fuel, all thanks to United Airlines, which became the first airline to purchase SAF for use at the airport, one of the largest in the United States. Neste, a producer of SAF, will provide up to 1 million gallons of its Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The first supply arrived in August.

Dec 20, 2018

Best of 2018

As the year comes to a close, we see an influx of “best of” lists. Whether it’s films, music, restaurants or other countdowns, it’s fun to look back and reminisce on the highlights.

Nov 9, 2018

An Afternoon on Board MV Star Pride

A couple weeks ago, I had the pleasure of touring Windstar Cruises’ MV Star Pride while it was docked at Manhattan Cruise Terminal in New York City. I’d never had the pleasure of being on board a Windstar cruise, but I’d only heard good things, so I was eager to see the ship for myself.

Remarkable Medellín

Visiting Medellín in Colombia: The Country of Beauty is like stepping into a fantastic story — literally, as the city in the Western Colombian Andes region inspired Disney’s Encanto. Here, valleys, the world’s tallest palms, vibrant communities, colorful houses, garden-like balconies and more prove reality is more picturesque than anything on film. And it’s especially more tempting following Medellín’s remarkable transformation, shedding its troubled past and reawakening as a city of innovation, art, cultural richness, modern infrastructure, thriving tourism and resiliency.

Oct 1, 2018

Whale Watching in Tadoussac

Being outdoors makes me feel something. When I am out in the open, fresh air, I cannot believe there is a whole world out there for me to explore. One of my favorite excursions to take while visiting a new coastal city is whale watching. Every trip is different, and you never know what you will see when out on the vast blue waters.