America’s Test Kitchen on Holland America Ships

I watch and enjoy many cooking shows but truth be told I never even try to make 99% of the dishes that are featured! Too much time, too many ingredients, and a husband that is afraid to try anything new are just some of the obstacles I face.  Maybe that’s why I absolutely love America's Test Kitchen.  They focus on the real stuff…the recipes you make when you rush in the door at 6PM to face a hungry family! The show develops and perfects these recipes so they'll give you the best results every single time.

So when it was announced that Holland America Line would be transforming it’s shipboard Culinary Arts Center to replicate the television set where America’s Test Kitchen TV shows are recorded I was pretty excited! Designed specifically for Holland America Line, the shipboard shows will be hosted by Holland America Line chefs trained by America’s Test Kitchen culinary experts.

Dining Changes aboard Anthem of the Seas

Are you planning a cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas?  You should know that there have been some changes in the dining program that go into effect on November 27^th.  Here’s what you need to know…

In response to passenger’s negative feedback, the “Dynamic Dining” concept has been scrapped and guests will now have the choice of “flexible dining” or the  more of the traditional “main dining room experience.”

Cruising with the WHOLE Family

My favorite vacations were those that my family shared with our extended family.  My parents, my sister and her family, my brother and his family; those vacation memories are priceless to me and particularly to my son. Aptly stated by Cindy D’Aoust, president and CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association, “Cruise vacations offer a unique option for family members of all ages, from toddlers to grandparents, and a chance to celebrate family milestones and create memories.”

Here’s why I agree:

Celebrity Cruises’ Debuts Concert Series

Celebrity Cruises’ first-ever Concert Series will kick off with pop star Demi Lovato. The award-winning singer and songwriter is known for her chart-topping hits such as hits like 'Skyscraper,” “Cool for the Summer,” and “Give Your Heart A Break.”

The concert can be booked by guests sailing on one of the following four Celebrity Cruises’ Caribbean itineraries:

•Celebrity Equinox (Departing Fort Lauderdale December 19, 2016)

•Celebrity Eclipse (Departing Miami December 21, 2016)

•Celebrity Summit (Departing San Juan December 24, 2016)

•Celebrity Reflection (Departing Miami December 24, 2016)