Merry Christmas from the cruise travel industry via Twitter
Someone has to do it, so I figured: why not me?
Recently I went on a 7-night Rhine Christmas markets cruise via Uniworld Cruises (read about that here) and I got all jolly and festive. So in the spirit of the season, I took a look at my Cruise Lines Only Twitter list to capture some holiday cheer from some of my favorite cruise lines. Enjoy!
From Holland America Line @HALCruises on Twitter
From Norwegian Cruise Line on Twitter @CruiseNorwegian
From Carnival Cruise Lines on Twitter
From Paul Gauguin Cruises
And for the extra bonus…. check out the Paul Gauguin Cruises video message:
From the rest of the cruise crew via Twitter
SeabournCruiseWe wish you a very Merry Christmas! May your holiday season be filled with joy and happiness.
Warm #Holiday Wishes from Viking River Cruises oak.ctx.ly/r/1oey
Royal Caribbean May your holiday be merry and bright. pic.twitter.com/5eIyR6Nl
Paul Gauguin Cruises From all of us at Paul Gauguin Cruises – Merry Christmas! May your holiday sparkle with moments of love, laughter… http://fb.me/1Csc507qW
FredOlsenCruiseLines @FredOlsenCruise would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Hope to see you all on board with us again soon.
MSC Cruises (USA) Wishing You And Yours A Very Merry Christmas! http://ow.ly/i/1gTMc
Norwegian Cruise From all of us at Norwegian, have a Merry Christmas! pic.twitter.com/frQHUjaw
FredOlsenCruiseLines Merry Christmas to all celebrating with @FredOlsenCruise on our Christmas in Cape Verde cruise!
Cunard Line Seasons greetings from all at Cunard Line!
P&O Cruises Merry Christmas from everyone at P&O Cruises! Have a fantastic day whatever you’re doing. What did everyone get for Christmas today?
Princess Cruises Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!
P&O Cruises Wishing @chrisross25 and his new wife an amazing honeymoon, on board Ventura as we speak!
FredOlsenCruiseLines Season’s greetings from @FredOlsenCruise to everyone celebrating a Caribbean Christmas on board Black Watch!
Voyages of Discovery Wishing you all a very Merry #Christmas from everyone at @Voyagediscovery – we hope everyone on board #Voyager is enjoying the festivities!
Encore! Bring on the Glühwein (Hot, Sweet, and Spicy Wine)
via the Uniworld Cruises Tumblr account (http://uniworld.tumblr.com/)
Whether you are walking through a parade of holiday markets while in Europe, or sitting by the fire in the comfort of your home, you can warm your hands and spirit with a mug of Glühwein.
Ingredients
- (serves 3 – 5 small mugs)
- 1 bottle of dry red wine (750 ml). Wine should have a full and rich flavor, not too flat
- 1 lemon
- 1 orange
- 2 sticks of cinnamon
- 3 cloves
- 3 tablespoons of sugar
- A pinch cardamom or ginger (optional)
Directions
- Heat the red wine in a pot (don’t boil). Cut the lemon and oranges into slices and add to the wine.
- Add the cinnamon, cloves, sugar, and a little cardamom (optional).
- Heat everything for about 5 minutes – do not boil – just simmer lightly a while
- Strain and serve hot
Tips from our Culinary Director:
Glühwein can be made with different variations such as:
- Blueberry wine or syrup
- Cherry
- Cranberries
- A touch of vanilla
- Gingerbread spices
- A touch of chili
- Star anise