Sailing Back in Time in Havana There’s nothing like sailing into Havana at dawn. Photo © 2018 Aaron Saunders Havana, Cuba; Friday, February 16, 2018 In the twenty years that I’ve been cruising, I’ve sailed into too many harbours to count. The most memorable ones, though, stick out in my mind – and
Travel Notes
For a Grown-Up Mallorcan Adventure, Book Yourself Into the Island’s Newest Boutique Hotel
A New Look for Silversea’s Silver Spirit
One of my favorite ships has received a swanky new makeover. Back in the spring, ultra-luxury line Silversea put its 2009-built Silver Spirit through a multi-million dollar refit that included lengthening the vessel by 49 feet. The amazing feat was accomplished by cutting the ship in half and inserting a new
National Geographic Endeavour II to the Galapagos – Day 4
In Search of the Giant Tortoise Giant tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Station at Puerto Ayora. Photo © 2018 Aaron Saunders Santa Cruz, Galapagos; Tuesday, March 13, 2018 Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic National Geographic Endeavour II spent last evening at our anchorage just outside the main harbour of Puerto Ayora, a small town
Indian Pacific train journey from Perth to Sydney
National Geographic Endeavour II to the Galapagos – Day 3
The Galapagos Affair The remote island of Floreana, Galapagos. Photo © 2018 Aaron Saunders Floreana, Galapagos; Monday, March 12, 2018 Floreana might be the coolest Galapagos island you’ve never heard of. This morning, Lindblad Expeditons-National Geographic National Geographic Endeavour II was at anchor off a landing site known as Punta Cormorant, just in
Good Views and Good Vibes on Long Island’s North Fork
Where Team Fathom goes for a much-needed beach getaway: a chill, next-generation motel on Long Island's North Fork. GREENPORT, New York – The spring-summer transition creates a roller coaster of emotions for New Yorkers, who navigate their weather apps and limited closet space in anticipation of Mother Nature's whims. Skyrocketing temperatures
National Geographic Endeavour II to the Galapagos – Day 2
Where the Wild Things Are A day of exploration on the island of Espanola, Galapagos with Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic. Photo © 2018 Aaron Saunders Espanola, Galapagos; Sunday, March 11, 2018 I’m going to go out on a limb and assume you’ve never heard of the island of Espanola, Galapagos before. I’ll also assume
National Geographic Endeavour II to the Galapagos – Day 1
Journey to Galapagos with Lindblad Expeditions National Geographic Endeavour II in the Galapagos. Photo © 2018 Aaron Saunders San Cristobal, Galapagos; Saturday, March 10, 2018 It occurred to me as I walked across the tarmac at San Cristobal Airport in the Galapagos Islands that my current journey could very well be a double
Celestyal Olympia to the Greek Islands – Mykonos
A Song for Greece Celestyal Olympia off Mykonos, Greece on April 30, 2018. Photo © 2018 Aaron Saunders Piraeus / Mykonos, Greece; Monday, April 30, 2018 Celestyal Cruises’ Celestyal Olympia sat at her berth in Piraeus, Greece on an unusual cloudy and cool day. Thunderstorms in the late evening and early morning had