THE BEST DESTINATIONS
There’s a poignancy to Porthole readers’ pick for favorite Hawaiian destination this year — Lahaina, Maui. Anyone who’s been there has a favorite memory of the place before this year’s wildfires, and our readers are united with the world of travel in rooting for a quick, meaningful recovery. European rivers as a whole received more votes than any other single cruise region this year, with the Caribbean and the Med practically tying for second. Amsterdam narrowly edged out Budapest as a favorite European river destination, while in the Med, Istanbul came out ahead. In the Caribbean, St. Maarten attracted shoppers, Grand Cayman delighted beachgoers, and the US Virgin Islands were the popular favorite overall. cruising!. Next year, we’ll have a lot more to look forward to. Until then, happy
Best European River Cruise Destination
Amsterdam, Rhine
Best American River/ Great Lakes Itinerary
Lower Mississippi
(St. Louis to New Orleans)
Best Asian River Destination
Siem Reap/Angkor Wat Mekong
Best Caribbean Cruise Destination
USVI
Best Caribbean Shopping Port
St. Maarten
Best Caribbean Beach Port
Grand Cayman
Best Alaska Cruise Destination
Juneau
Best Canada/New England Cruise Destination
Quebec City
Best Hawaii Cruise Destination
Maui (Lahaina)
Best Mexico Cruise Destination
Cozumel
Best Central America Cruise Destination
Guatemala
Best South America Cruise Destination
Galapagos
Best Northern Europe Cruise Destination
Reykjavik, Iceland
Best Mediterranean Cruise Destination
Istanbul, Turkey
Best Asia/Pacific Rim Cruise Destination
Singapore
Best South Pacific Cruise Destination
Bora Bora, Tahiti
Best Middle East Cruise Destination
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Best Africa/Middle East Cruise Destination
Cape Town, South Africa
Best Australia/New Zealand Cruise Destination
Auckland, NZ