"The ocean was magical to her, its depths and mysteries were boundless, its call irresistible." --Jeff Mariotte and photo of the NCL Norwegian Jade and Cunard Queen Victoria cruise ships in Alesund, Norway
"It's not the destination where you end up but the mishaps and memories you create along the way." --Penelope Riley with photo of a Danish castle and countryside around Frederiksborg Castle in village of Hillerød near Copenhagen, Denmark
"Nature is not a place to visit. It is home." --Gary Snyder and photo of Patagonia in southern Chile where cruise voyages include Antarctica, Chilean Fjords, and Patagonia
"Less is only more where more is no good." -- Frank Lloyd Wright and photo of woman in tranquil spa pool experiencing a beach luxury cruise
"Work like a captain. Play like a pirate." --by unknown and aerial tram view of white patio umbrellas and view of Dubrovnik walled city and its protected harbor on the Adriatic Sea in Croatia, taken while on a cruise ship excursion
"This is an interesting planet. It deserves all the attention you can give it." --Marilynne Robinson and photo of llama and Machu Picchu near Cuzco and accessible via land excursions from cruise ships that visit Lima, Peru with multiple overnights
"Architecture is to make us know and remember who we are." -- Geoffrey Jellicoe and photo of the grand white marble, gold, and grey granite columns of the Jordan Staircase of the Winter Palace inside the entrance to the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia
"A fine beer may be judged with only one sip, but it's better to be thoroughly sure." --Bavarian Proverb and photo of Guy Fieri's Pig and Anchor restaurant, bar, and live music venue on Carnival Panorama cruise ship
"The beach isn't a destination… it's a mindset." --by unknown and photo of red boat, white buildings, and true blue water at the shore on Mykonos, Greece
"What makes a farmers market such a special place is that you're actually creating community around food." --Bryant Terry and photo of farmers market in Salzburg, Austria
