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Judi Cuervo
Judi Cuervo began her cruise writing in 1998 with Porthole where, as J.C. Travell, she authored the Jane Q. Cruiser and horoscope columns as well as regular ship reviews. A New York City native, her cruise writing has appeared in regional, national,...
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The Curtain Rises on Celebrity XCEL
AT THE SPEAKEASY, the cocktails are sweet, the lighting dim and the air hazy — as if the patrons really were lighting up in corner booths. Dancers and a magician wend their way among the scattered tables as newly arrived guests stumble in, staring...
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The Delta — River to Sea
I'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT RIVER DELTAS LATELY. Partially, it’s because as our team was assembling this issue, Sinners swept the Oscars with a story that was as packed with Mississippi Delta culture as a paddlewheeler cruise. But also, there’s something...
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The Delta — River to Sea
I'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT RIVER DELTAS LATELY. Partially, it’s because as our team was assembling this issue, Sinners swept the Oscars with a story that was as packed with Mississippi Delta culture as a paddlewheeler cruise. But also, there’s something...
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LET’S HOLIDAY
With MSC Cruises, it’s not just a vacation. It’s a holiday where European style meets American comfort. Picture yourself descending a Swarovski crystal staircase on your way to world-class alfresco dining—or catching a game at the lively sports bar...
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Self Discovery
IT’S THE BEGINNING OF ANOTHER YEAR here in the Porthole editorial bullpen, and a lot of our attention is, naturally, focused on the future. We spend a lot of our time looking forward — planning out future issues, anticipating itineraries, and making...
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