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chocolate artistry on a luxury cruise ship

irresistible chocolate artistry on a luxury cruise ship

So, we all know that weight gain is rumored to be an unavoidable side effect of taking a luxury cruise. There are ways to mitigate that risk. But on a recent 7-day voyage on Norwegian Cruise Lines’ Norwegian Bliss to Alaska, we encountered an insurmountable obstacle to diet discipline. (Full disclosure – the author is a board member of the ship’s parent company). The chocolate. Have a look at 7 days of the irresistible chocolate artistry aboard the luxury cruise ship Norwegian Bliss. 

Luxury trip to Glacier Bay, Alaska

how to have a luxury visit in glacier bay Alaska

One of the most stunning landscapes in the world is in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska. We recently saw it for the first time as part of a 7-day voyage on Norwegian Cruise Lines’ Norwegian Bliss. (Full disclosure – the author is a board member of the ship’s parent company). If you want to know how to have a luxury visit in Glacier Bay, Alaska, a cruise on a ship that size is definitely a great option. Especially for families with kids or “skip-gen” trips with grandparents and grand children. Here’s our photo journal on the stunning beauty you’ll find in Glacier Bay, Alaska.

luxury lessons in what you need to know about CBD

Luxury Lessons: What You Need to Know about CBD

Surely, you’ve noticed it, right? Suddenly, CBD is everywhere. Beauty products, ingestibles, even dog food. But what is it and why is it popping up all over? Is it safe? Is it legal? Need the basic facts on CBD products? Our ace correspondent Jillian Tangen breaks it all down for us. Here’s the next installment of our luxury lessons series: what you need to know about CBD right now.

stunning beauty on the train in Skagway, Alaska

stunning beauty on the train in skagway alaska

If you’re taking a cruise, or otherwise planning to be in Skagway, Alaska, we highly recommend taking a ride on the vintage White Pass and Yukon Route train while you’re there. We did recently as part of a 7-day voyage on Norwegian Cruise Lines’ Norwegian Bliss. (Full disclosure – the author is a board member of the ship’s parent company). Here’s our report on the stunning beauty you’ll find on the train in Skagway, Alaska.

best luxury whale watching in juneau alaska

the best luxury whale watching trip in juneau alaska

If you’re taking a cruise, or otherwise planning to be in Juneau, Alaska, we highly recommend taking a luxury whale watching trip while you’re there. We did recently as part of a 7-day voyage on Norwegian Cruise Lines’ Norwegian Bliss. (Full disclosure – the author is a board member of the ship’s parent company). Now we’re sharing our report on the best luxury whale watching trip in Juneau, Alaska.