Stephanie Serino's Travel Blog

The long-awaited Marina has set sail on her maiden voyage January 22 for a trans-Atlantic cruise from Barcelona to Miami. 1,250 guests are pampered by a crew of 800. She has ten dining venues, including a Jacques Pepin signature restaurant.  Here's a link to my  Photo Tour . Here is an e-brochure of the  Marina .  There are two new features which really excite me: - Bon Appetit Culinary Center with hands-on cooking school, the first at sea. -La Reserve by Wine Spectator , a wine-tasing center with seminars and tastings by day, and private seven-course wine dinners at night ($75 per guest plus 18% gratuity, maximum of 24 guests) Oceania Cruises is  offering 2-for-1 Cruise Fares with FREE Airfare and up to $1000 Shipboard Credit per stateroom on  Select 2011 Alaska & Europe Voyages .  PLUS, if you book select Europe Voyages by March 31, you'll receive our exclusive amenity package which includes: Prepaid Gratuities,   $100 Shi...

Reserve your Holland America cruise by February 28, 2011 and receive an Onboard Value Booklet (value $450). Plus, our exclusives including up to $100 Shipboard credit per couple OR Complimentary Shore Excursion.  Click here for Holland America updates and more promotional  information . Holland America sails to all seven continents. Popular destinations include the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe and their 7-night Bermuda cruises from New York on the Veendam. My favorite itinerary may be the 35-night Hawaii, Tahiti & Marquesas cruise from the West Coast.

2010 was a wonderful year and it was fun to reflect on the beautiful places I visited. Best wishes to all for a healthy, happy and prosperous 2011 full of fun adventures. I look forward to helping make your travel dreams come true. If you're looking for inspiration, click here to read our January Travel Magazine .