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Cajun Blackened Red Fish
Viking Cruise Lines offers up the recipe for the classic Cajun favorite – a tasty blend of spices served with a simple drizzle of lemon. Make up a batch of the spice mix for an easy go-to taste of the...
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The Key on the Wall
Why George Washington Owned a Piece of French History Why would the newly minted first President of the United States have a piece of the French Revolution hanging in his front hallway? This new...
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A Contradiction in Time
A Visit to Muskegon, Michigan Located on the southwestern edge of Michigan nearly opposite Milwaukee,Wisconsin, Muskegon is part of a triangle of history on lower Lake Michigan along with the city of...
View ArticleCruise Vacations: A Place for Everyone
Not all cruise vacations are alike. In fact, some are so different, so fundamentally unlike any other cruising option, that comparison seems like night and day. Still, whether it’s on the deep blue sea...
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Artistic and Scenic: Rockland, Maine
Discover an artistic, windswept, maritime America on a visit to Rockland Maine. Set on the scenic Penobscot Bay, anyone who grew up watching M*A*S*H* will enjoy a visit to what might have been...
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A Day in Downtown Astoria
Don’t waste a minute of the time you have in this charming maritime town on the Columbia Story and photos by Dawn Woolcott Overnight your cruise ship docked in Astoria. Don’t miss this special time...
View ArticleAmerican Cruise Lines Launches Project Blue
The American Cruise Lines (ACL) recently announced that they will build a new fleet of river cruise ships under the moniker Project Blue. This U.S.-built fleet will operate only in the States and will...
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The New Ocean Victory: Elegance and Excitement
Story by Dawn Woolcott Two of our staff recently had the opportunity to experience the new Ocean Victory for a sneak peak before it took on its first passengers on an inaugural voyage to Alaska. The...
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Recipe: Deviled Eggs with Smoked Sturgeon and Salmon Roe
Courtesy of Chef Regina Charboneau, Culinary Ambassador aboard American Queen Voyages Regina is a well-respected chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and runs a cooking school in Natchez,...
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Science Meets Luxury in Alaska
The Ocean Victory’s Inaugural Voyage American Queen Voyages newest addition to their fleet is the Ocean Victory. Sailing the Alaskan coastline the summer of 2022, it set sail out of Vancouver, B.C. in...
View ArticleBasque Country Pipérade with Eggs Recipe
The term pipérade dates from the early 19th century and is derived from the Latin word “piper” which means—not surprisingly—pepper. This dish is to the Basque country what Ratatouille is to Provence....
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A Glimpse into Prehistoric Chicago
Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago Story by Dawn Woolcott Humans have left their mark on the landscape of Chicago without a doubt. You’d have to step back into your way-back machine – and I mean...
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The Perfect Blend: Urban & Nature
Vancouver, Canada Pacific Northwesterners love their coffee and Vancouver is not different. This world-class city is the perfect blend all by itself – a blend of urban life and nature. The city proper...
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History on Display: West Point Museum
West Point, New York Sitting atop a strategic point high up overlooking the Hudson River, West Point Military Academy commands quite a view. The Hudson River below flows in a gentle S-curve, making...
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Chapters: Mini Hudson River Stories
Did you miss one of our mini stories we post on our Facebook page? If you’re thinking about doing a Hudson River cruise, these just might encourage you to go! There is so much history, architecture,...
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Follow the Trail of Lewis & Clark on a Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise
Embrace the pioneering spirit of Lewis and Clark on a riverboat cruise along the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Visit stunning ports such as Astoria, OR, The Dalles/Hood River, OR, and Clarkston, WA on...
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An Enriching Experience
Cruising from Vancouver, BC to Sitka, Alaska Vacationers can generally be divided into two groups. Group number one: They only go on vacation to somewhere warm. Group number two: Everyone else. This...
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Stitching a Tragic History
The Jewish Museum of Milwaukee, Wisconsin The 1930s were an amazing time for fashion. But it was not a good time to be Jewish. A recent exhibit at the Jewish Museum in Milwaukee wove the two into an...
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Spending a Day in Duluth
Duluth, Minnesota If you are considering an upper Midwest or Great Lakes cruise, but not sure what there is to see in some of those towns on the itinerary you may never heard of before, prepare to...
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Emerald Cruises – The Small Ship Experts
As the small ship experts, Emerald Cruises provides the perfect platform for new experiences, delivering more than just ports across beautiful destinations. A wealth of amenities await onboard the...
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