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Wonderful Gaudi in Barcelona, Spain … Maybe it’s your turn to discover him and his art.

Alaska Cruises

Enjoy 75% off your second guest’s cruise fare and save up to an additional $1,600 per stateroom with our Bucket List Event.* Go wild for the natural wonders of Alaska and turn your bucket list into your Book It List with Celebrity Cruises. But hurry—this incredible offer ends soon.

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OLife Ultimate
With a wide array of always-included amenities such as free dining at specialty restaurants, Internet, room service, specialty coffees, soft drinks and more, Oceania Cruises’ voyages are the best value in luxury cruising. With our valuable OLife Ultimate offer, enjoy all 3 amenities for FREE on select 2023 and 2024 sailings:
Free Shore Excursions, Free Beverage Package and Free Shipboard Credit up to $800.

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Bora Bora is just so beautiful.

G Adventures

Save 15% on Patagonia! As a destination for active travelers, Patagonia is nothing short of iconic.

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Helsinki’s Old Town in Finland looks pretty shiny and new to me in this shot :)

When the Moon hits your eye like a big Pizza Pie…you’re in Naples 🇮🇹 🍕 🍷

Tanjung Rhu beach is, well, just beachy. You’ll find this piece of paradise on Langkawi Island in Malaysia.

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Save 20% on Hawaii! Sleep at a beachfront resort, then spend your days snorkeling, kayaking, and sharing stories by the campfire.

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Good Morning, Ragusa, Sicily! 💕 🇮🇹

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These fascinating ruins of a Franciscan abbey dating back over 800 years are part of Ireland's historic Adare Manor golf course, where you'll find some creative trappings in store! Would you like to play a round or two?

Master Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's award-winning culinary creations are returning to sea with the popular UMI UMA by Nobu Matsuhisa Restaurant and Sushi Bar confirmed for Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony.

One of Crystal’s specialty dining offerings, UMI UMA offers guests a range of classic dishes created by the legendary Chef Nobu, served in an elegant, modern setting. Guests will again be able to dine on signature entrees such as Black Cod, Grilled Chilean Sea Bass, Wagyu Beef Filet Steak, and the finest sushi.

“Crystal is known for its award-winning food programming, bringing an authentic dining experience, and we are proud to have UMI UMA feature our innovative fusion cuisine, blending traditional Japanese dishes with Peruvian ingredients,” said Chef Nobu.

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Beloved for its medieval architecture, Rothenburg is nicknamed the “Red Fort” for the red tiles of its rooftops. Visit Market Square where you're surrounded by cafés and restaurants.

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The Grand Canyon is an overwhelming experience carved over several million years by the Colorado River (this is Horseshoe Bend). Don’t discount a visit to great attractions right here in our own backyard!

In Belize, it’s considered good luck for life if you catch one of these rare Glass Wing butterflies. There are better reasons to go there though!

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DEAR STAR CLIPPERS' FRIEND

One of our chefs go-to favorite meal is pork chops with grilled apples. The sweetness of the apples and the savoriness of the grilled pork chops make a flavor packed combination. With this recipe we’re grilling both, bringing a charred flavor into the mix as well. These grilled pork chops topped with sweet apples are the perfect quick and easy dinner any night of the week

NGREDIENTS

Pork

4-6 bone in pork chops, about 1/2" thick

Pinch of kosher salt on each chop

Apples

3 Honeycrisp apples, cut into 1/2" slices with seeds removed

2 tbsp melted butter

3 tbsp honey

2 tbsp brown sugar

2 tsp fresh ground cinnamon

Glaze

1/2 cup apple jelly

1 tbsp Honey

1 tbsp butter

2 tsp Dijon mustard

1/4 tsp Ancho chili powder

1/2 tsp cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Light grill and set up high direct heat.

2. Rinse pork chops and pat dry, seasoning both sides of chops with a pinch of salt.

3. Using a basting brush, coat both sides of apple slices with melted butter and place on a wire cooling rack. Sprinkle both sides evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon.

4. Melt apple jelly and butter in a small saucepan over low heat, whisking until it's smooth and the consistency of syrup. Continue whisking while adding honey, Dijon mustard, Ancho chili, and cinnamon. Keep warm and set aside.


5. Place pork chops and apples over direct heat area on grill.

6. Cook apples about 6 minutes per side or until they're nicely browned and grill marks are formed.

7. Cook pork about 4 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 140℉ as indicated by an instant read thermometer.

8. Remove from grill, drizzle apples with honey, and pork chops with warm glaze.

9. Garnish as desired and serve.

Dubrovnik hit Travel and Leisure magazine’s ’Places I’d Rather Be’ list … want to find out why? DM Us.

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Extend your stay when you visit Romania! Enjoy the stylish cafés and dramatic architecture when you add Bucharest to your land package while on AmaWaterways' Gems of Southeast Europe itinerary.

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Capture the magic in the Chianti Classico region of Italy from your room or poolside at the Hotel Le Fontanelle.

How does The Crane in Barbados do that? The pool and ocean are the same beautiful deep blue!

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What would a vacation in Queenstown, New Zealand on beautiful Lake Wakatipu with a view of The Remarkables mountain range look like? I have some ideas for you.

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A Mexican swimming ’hole’! This is the lk-Kil Cenote near Chichen-Itza, or as some tourists like to say, ’Chicken-Pizza’.

Savor the flavors of Sicily—pistachios, oranges and olive oil shine in this simple cake.

Every bite will transport you to the verdant Italian countryside—won't you join us on a voyage through the Mediterranean?

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Stroll alongside these iconic windmills at your own pace and take in the scenery of Kinderdijk, Netherlands on a bike tour when you reserve AmaWaterways' Best of Holland and Belgium itinerary.

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Reserved for you on Maenam Beach in Thailand. Special and pretty. No?

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This is the Pyramid of the Sun, in the ancient city of Teotihuacan, just 50 km from Mexico City. At 65 meters tall, it is one of the tallest buildings of its kind in the Western Hemisphere!

Caribbean Cruises

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Unprecedented, extraordinary. You’ll experience so much in Mayanmar, including Mt. Popa, just 50 km from Bagan.