With New Year’s resolutions fresh in consumers’ minds, Princess Cruises fielded a poll to its Facebook fans to learn which destinations and travel experiences top their bucket lists in 2011. And respondents decisively answered that their number-one destination choice for the coming year is Alaska. Full Article >>

For the eighteenth consecutive year, The World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society has named Holland America Line the “Best Overall Cruise Value.” Read More.

In an event leading up to the maiden voyage of Cunard’s newest luxury liner The Queen Elizabeth on October 11, 2010, an official portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth has been unveiled. Commissioned by Cunard Line and painted by Lancashire native artist Isobel Peachey, the portrait of Her Majesty will be displayed in the ships Grand Lobby. Full Article >>

Passengers have long had the opportunity to experience the fine cuisine prepared by world-renowned chefs aboard the vessels, whether it be in one of the ship’s dining rooms or onboard restaurants, or even while lounging by pool. But now many cruises are offering passengers to experience the culinary styling- in the kitchen. Full Article >>.