Every dish prepared and served on Crystal River Cruises is a masterpiece, conceived by Executive Chef Georg Pfandl and his team. In the first episode of our new…
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CULINARY JOURNEYS, EPISODE 11: THE GLAMOUR OF THE STARDUST SUPPER CLUB
Posted on July 25, 2019
Tunes from the American Songbook set the stage for the ultimate “dinner and a show” experience aboard Crystal Serenity. The mood in the ship’s elegant Stardust Club is…
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CULINARY JOURNEYS, EPISODE 10: THE CAIPIRINHA GETS A NEW TWIST
Posted on July 9, 2019
Following several weeks of exploring the cuisines of the world, “Crystal Cruises Presents: A Culinary Journey Hosted by Jon Ashton” returns to the epicenter of the Crystal culinary…
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CULINARY JOURNEYS, EPISODE 9: SWEETNESS & SPICE IN DURBAN
Posted on June 24, 2019
In its freshest form, turmeric resembles yellow-hued ginger root, and it’s found in abundance alongside coconuts, ripe tomatoes, curry leaves, mangoes and other farm-fresh produce at Durban’s largest…
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EXPERIENCES EVERY WORLD TRAVELER MUST HAVE IN ASIA
Posted on June 14, 2019
Check your travel bucket list. Does it include Asia? China, Japan, the tropical regions of Southeast Asia? If not, it’s time for an update, because these regions await…
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CULINARY JOURNEYS, EPISODE 8: IN SEARCH OF VANILLA – AND LEMURS – IN MADAGASCAR
Posted on June 12, 2019
Its fragrance evokes cravings for rich, creamy, sweet indulgences, as the telltale black specs signify the diner is in for a real treat. In Episode 8 of “Crystal…
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CULINARY JOURNEYS, EPISODE 7: AN EXCLUSIVE CELEBRATION OF NEW ZEALAND WINE
Posted on May 28, 2019
With cellars boasting upwards of 10,000 bottles of the most acclaimed vintages from Bordeaux to Barbera and a team of sommeliers each certified by the Court of Master…
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PREGO’S CHEF DE CUISINE, ALFRED NAPOTNIK’S PERSONAL JOURNEY WITH CRYSTAL
Posted on May 16, 2019
"I'm from Wolfsberg in Carinthia, Austria, which is south, and close to the Italian border. When I was a kid, I was dragged by my parents almost every…
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CULINARY JOURNEYS, EPISODE 6: TRADITIONAL ASIAN FLAVOR WITH A SAMOAN TWIST
Posted on May 14, 2019
Every Sunday after church, the people of American Samoa flock to the local shop for a feast. Taro root, plantain, coconut milk sauce and a host of fresh…
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CULINARY JOURNEYS, EPISODE 5: TRUFFLES – THE BLACK GOLD OF PERTH
Posted on April 30, 2019
Black Périgord truffles are among the most expensive edible mushrooms in the world, and Western Australia is one of the world’s largest producers of them. In the latest…
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CULINARY JOURNEYS, EPISODE 4: A BARRAMUNDI CHALLENGE IN SYDNEY
Posted on April 16, 2019
To those who reside outside Australia, barramundi is an exotic catch. But Down Under, it is the catch of the day, nearly every day, and a prominent star…
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CULINARY JOURNEYS, EPISODE 2: THE SECRET TO HAWAIIAN POKÉ
Posted on March 19, 2019
There are few better places to enjoy fresh seafood than Hawaii, with market and restaurant menus changing with the tides – literally – dependent on the day’s freshest…
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NEW ‘CULINARY JOURNEYS’ SERIES PREMIERE: L.A.’s TACO SCENE
Posted on March 5, 2019
We maintain our fervent belief that food is one of the best ways to get acquainted with places, people and cultures. It evokes a sense of camaraderie among…
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NEW VIDEO SERIES: EXPLORE THE WORLD’S FLAVORS WITH CHEF JON ASHTON
Posted on January 16, 2019
Chef Jon Ashton – a passionate foodie and traveler who recommends singing while cooking and getting creative with recipe rules – is teaming up with Crystal’s own talented…
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TRAVEL EXPERT MATT LONG SHARES HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF A DAY AT SEA
Posted on January 9, 2019
Special guest blogger Matt Long of Landlopers.com has dedicated his career to finding the best travel experiences in the world and sharing them with his readers. Aboard a…