Kyle Valenta

Jun 30, 2023 | cruisecritic.com | Chris Faust |Kyle Valenta

It's hard to think of a destination more overwhelming than India. With so many regions, languages, cities, people, cuisines, religions and cultures, nearly every visitor finds themselves agonizing over how to see as much as possible in too little time. River cruises in India are a convenient way to see a bunch of incredible destinations in one trip, and many offer additional cruise tours before or after your cruise. India's Golden Triangle is one popular solution to this dilemma.

Jun 28, 2023 | cruisecritic.com | Fran Golden |Kyle Valenta

Just shy of the Arctic Circle, a cruise to mainland Iceland puts some of the planet's most dramatic landscapes and amazing wildlife encounters all within reach. And these days, Iceland cruises are more popular than ever with lines like Viking, Holland America (HAL) and Norwegian (NCL) all plying the waters of the island nation. Iceland's natural spectacle includes gorgeous fjords, immense glaciers, black beaches, hot springs and long Midnight Sun days in the summer.

Jun 14, 2023 | cruisecritic.com | Chris Faust |Kyle Valenta

At one time, the Greek islands were the playground of the jet set, made famous by Jackie O and her international coterie. Now a cruise to the Greek islands is more accessible for everyone, with options ranging from large mainstream cruise ships to smaller sailing yachts. Your first decisions when picking a Greek island cruise is the size of your ship and what islands matter most to you (for a primer, check out our guide to which cruise ship size is right for you).

Jun 13, 2023 | cruisecritic.com | Chris Faust |Kyle Valenta

View of Fira from the Fira to Oia hike along Santorini Caldera (Photo: Kyle Valenta)View of Fira from the Fira to Oia hike along Santorini Caldera (Photo: Kyle Valenta)Executive Editor, U.S.Chris Gray FaustSenior SEO EditorKyle ValentaMykonos and Santorini need no introduction. These Greek islands have been on travel bucket lists for decades and are common ports on many Mediterranean cruises. But what exactly makes Santorini and Mykonos so popular?

Jun 13, 2023 | cruisecritic.com | Gayle Keck |Kyle Valenta

Townhouses in Bath, England (Photo: Chris Gray Faust)Senior SEO EditorKyle ValentaThe British Isles and Ireland are a treasure trove of history — from ancient to modern and everything in between. That cultural wealth helps make a cruise in this region — with stops in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland — a must-do for history and culture lovers alike.