For media inquiries please contact:
Sandy Pukel, President
(305) 725-0081
sandy@holisticholidayatsea.com
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For media inquiries please contact:
Sandy Pukel, President
(305) 725-0081
sandy@holisticholidayatsea.com
Photos
High Resolution Zip: 15 Images (58 MB)
Medium Resolution Zip: 57 Images (9 MB)
Flickr Albums – High Resolution
Articles, Books & Stories About Past Cruises
| Publication | Title | Date |
| Forks Over Knives | The Plant-Based Guide to Cruise Vacations | April 2023 |
| VegOut | Vegan Cruise, Holistic Holiday at Sea, Sets Sail February 2020, VegOut Team | Nov 2019 |
| VegWorld Magazine | A Star-Studded Vegan Voyage, Tanya Cleary | July/Aug 2018 |
| RewardExpert.com | Holistic Holiday at Sea: Cruise the Caribbean while Improving Your Lifestyle, by Angela Rose | May 2017 |
| Jewish Veg | The Jewish Veg Spotlight Shines On… Sandy Pukel, Jewish Veg | Jan 2017 |
| Porthole Magazine | Cruise Well, by Margot Bigg | Aug 2016 |
| Macrobiotics Today | A Voyage toward Greater Health and Happiness, by Jane Quincannon Stanchich | Summer 2016 |
| Macrobiotics Today | Profound Transformations at Sea – An Interview with John and Jan Belleme, by Julia Ferre | Mar 2016 |
| Bevnet | Nutpods Selected as Preferred Creamer for Holistic Holiday at Sea Cruise, Press Release | Jan 2016 |
| Coconut Grove Grapevine | Holistic Holiday at Sea cruises in February, by Grapevine | Nov 2015 |
| Natural Awakenings | Dr. T. Colin Campbell on the Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet, by Sandy Pukel | Nov 2015 |
| Vegan Health and Fitness | Does the Vegan Love Boat Really Exist?, by Melissa Karpel | Sept/Oct 2015 |
| Natural Awakenings | Dr. Neal Barnard on Diet, Lifestyle & Brain Health, by Sandy Pukel | Oct 2015 |
| Live Vegan Vibrantly Summit | Video Interview with Sandy Pukel, by Laura Christine Sainz | May 2015 |
| Huffington Post | 2015 Predictions From Vegan and Plant-Based Nutrition Experts, by Sandy Pukel | May 2015 |
| Huffington Post | Meatless Monday: Ahoy, Plant-Based Matey — Holistic Holiday at Sea Sets Sail, by Ellen Kanner | Mar 2015 |
| Natural Awakenings | Edible Plant Power – Eating to Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, by John Belleme | Jan 2015 |
| Natural Awakenings | Healthy Holiday at Sea – Set Sail on the Caribbean’s Only Holistic Love Boat, by Judith Fein | Nov 2014 |
| USA Today | Holistic holidays: Wellness cruise vacations, by Fran Golden | Oct 2014 |
| Conscious Living TV | Vegan Health Cruise Hits the Caribbean | October 1, 2014 |
| Doctor’s Review | Vegans at Sea – A doctor and his daughters cruise the Caribbean on the way to healthier living, by Christine Homsy | Sep 2014 |
| Simply the Best Magazine | An Accidental Vegan: Holistic Holiday at Sea, by Judy Kirkwood | Sept/Oct 2014 |
| Natural Awakenings Atlanta | Publishers Cruise for Vegan Cuisine, by Larissa Stewart & Michael Graff | June 2014 |
| Macrobiotics Today | Healthy and Happy Holiday at Sea, by Julia Ferre | Summer 2014 |
| Macrobiotics Today | Profound Transformations at Sea, by Julia Ferre | Sept/Oct 2013 |
| VegNews | All Aboard the 100-Percent Vegan Holistic Holiday at Sea Cruise, by Joseph Connelly | March 18, 2013 |
| Macrobiotics Today | Smooth Sailing on a Calm Sea – Holistic Holiday at Sea IX Report, by Julia Ferre | Mar 2014 |
| San Francisco Chronicle | Cruising toward health on the high seas, Tracy L. Barnett | Aug 26, 2012 |
| Macrobiotics Today | Smooth Sailing on a Calm Sea, by Julia Ferre | July/Aug 2012 |
| Amberwaves | Cruise to Health and Happiness, by Cynthia Vann | Summer 2012 |
| Porthole | Cruising Cures, by Clark Norton | Feb, 2012 |
| Boston Globe | Kick-starting a holistic lifestyle on the high seas, by Pippin Ross | Dec 11, 2011 |
| VegNews | All Aboard, by Joseph Connelly | Nov/Dec 2011 |
| The Jim Bohannon Show | Recovery Panel radio interview on The Jim Bohannon Show, with Dr. Jimmy Conway and Judy MacKenney, interview starts at minute 40:00. | September 29, 2011 |
| Body Plus Magazine | Holistic Holiday at Sea | August 2011 |
| Macrobiotics Today | Cruising to New Horizons, by Jane Quinncannon-Stanchich | July/August 2011 |
| Q13 Fox – Seattle, WA | This Morning, Interview with Sandy Pukel | July 12, 2011 |
| The Jim Bohannon Show | Radio interview on The Jim Bohannon Show, with Sandy Pukel (Interview starts at minute 40 of the podcast. | June 30, 2011 |
| Macrobiotics Today | A Voyage to Well-Being, by Jane Quincannon Stanchich | July/August 2010 |
| HuffingtonPost.com | Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes, by Sandy Pukel | Dec 13, 2010 |
| The 10! Show: WCAU NBC 10 | Millet Croquettes with Tofu Tartar Sauce, with Sandy Pukel | Nov 17, 2010 |
| MSNBC.com | Are health-conscious cruises all the rage? , by Jessica Campbell | Oct 19, 2010 |
| Budget Travel | Are health-conscious cruises all the rage? | Oct 18, 2010 |
| HuffingtonPost.com | President Clinton: One Vegan’s Appreciation, by Sandy Pukel | Oct 5, 2010 |
| The View from the Bay: ABC KGO-TV | How laughter can heal all ailments from Jessica Porter, by Spencer Christian and Janelle Wang | Mar 15, 2010 |
| PeterGreenberg.com | Weight Loss Cruises, by Peter Greenberg | Feb 22, 2010 |
| BoomerLiving.com | A Taste of Health Cruise for Baby Boomers, by Phyllis Steinberg | Feb 2010 |
| NY Times | Offering Whatever Floats Your Boat, by Elaine Glusac | Feb 14, 2010 |
| LA Times | Getting into shipshape on a macrobiotic cruise, by Judith Fein | Jan 24, 2010 |
| WCBS 880 AM News Radio | Guilt Free Cruises – The Travel Minute Podcast, by Peter Greenberg | Jan 1, 2010 |
| Sun Sentinal | Vegetarian today, by Steve Petusevsky | Dec 17, 2009 |
| East Bay Expresso | Big Macro, by Anneli Rufus | Nov 11, 2009 |
| Spirituality & Health | A Holistic Holiday at Sea, by Matt Sutherland | Nov/Dec 2009 |
| Organic Spa Magazine | Cruising to Health – The wellness adventures of a couple at sea aboard a holistic cruise., by Judith Fein | July/Aug 2009 |
| Macrobiotics Today | A Voyage of Hope, Healing, and Fun, by Warren Kramer | July/Aug 2009 |
| The View from the Bay: ABC KGO-TV | Fresh, simple meals on a budget, by Spencer Christian and Janelle Wang | Apr 24, 2009 |
| PeterGreenberg.com | “Wave Season” for Cruise Lines Ending, Deals Likely to Continue, by Sarika Chawla | Feb 27, 2009 |
| The New York Times | Cruise Lines Navigate Shifting Tides & New Waves of Interest, by Amy Gunderson | Feb 15, 2009 |
| USA Today – Cruise Log | Health expert: Cruises can be good for you, by Gene Sloan | Jan 6, 2009 |
| New American Health – 1440 AM | New American Health – Sandy Pukel Radio Interview, by Kris Costello | Dec, 2008 |
| Gallagher’s Travels | Cruising Your Way to Health, by Phyllis Steinberg | Oct 17, 2008 |
| Calgary Sun | Cruise can bring you ‘Holistic Holiday at Sea’, by Carolyn Mittelstadt | Oct 9, 2008 |
| Radio For Your Health | Natural Health Yak visits Sandy Pukel, by Christine Horner | Oct 10, 2008 |
| Asheville Citizen-Times | Weeklong Cruise Offers a Healthy Holiday, by Nanci Bompey | Sept 23, 2008 |
| Townsend Letter | Health Risks & Environmental Issues – Health Cruise 2008, by Rose Marie Williams, MA | Aug/Sept 2008 |
| Vegetarian Times | Mind Your Meals, by Amy Spitalnick | Sept 2008 |
| Macrobiotics Today | People, Ocean, Learning, Food and Fun…All in One!, by David Briscoe | Aug 2008 |
| National Geographic Traveler | The 100 Best Worldwide Vacations to Enrich Your Life, by Pam Grout | May 2008 |
| Calgary Sun | Holistic cruise ship graced by Italian style, by Carolyn Mittelstadt | May 22, 2008 |
| Calgary Sun | Vegging on the high seas, by Carolyn Mittelstadt | May 22, 2008 |
| San Francisco Chronicle | Cruise Briefing with Capt. Stubing: ‘The Love Boat’ now …, by Spud Hilton | Mar 9, 2008 |
| Miami Herald | Author-cruise guru is on a food mission, by Ellen Kanner | Jan 21, 2008 |
| Traveler’s Journal | Cruise Away to a Healthier You in 2008 | Jan 1st 2008 |
| Vegetarian Times | Smooth Sailing – A healthy veg vacation on the high seas?…, by Lisa Barley | Oct 2007 |
| Macrobiotics Today | Holistic Holiday at Sea IV, by Ronald E. Koetzsch, Ph.D. | Aug 2007 |
| Coral Gables News Tribune | Sandy Pukel Promotes Healthy Eating Through Ocean Cruises, by Ron Beasley | May 2007 |
| PeterGreenberg.com | Resolution Cruises, by Sarika Chawla | Feb, 1 2007 |
| Macrobiotics Today | A Voyage to Well-Being, by Robert N. Carr, Jr. | Aug 2006 |
| Cruise Trade | Holistic Health Groups Take to the Sea, by Marilyn Green | June 2006 |
| The Health Planet | Holistic Holiday at Sea, by Lisbeth Odén | Aug 2005 |
| Macrobiotics Today | A Voyage to Well-being – Recipes from The Holiday at Sea…, by Warren Wepman | Aug 2005 |
| Sacred Pathways | “Holistic Holiday at Sea” – Voyage to Well Being Sets Sail, by Joann Impallaria | Oct/Nov 2004 |
| Macrobiotics Today | The First Holistic Holiday at Sea, by Haije Nielsen | Aug 2004 |
| Organic Product News | Life’s A Macrobiotic Cruise, by Craig Sams | May 2004 |
| The Miami Herald | Healthy, Holistic Week-long Cruise Set to Sail Sunday, by Kyle Machado | Feb 26, 2004 |
| Abundance | A Hero For Our Times… Sandy Pukel, by Michele Bege | Nov 2003 |
| Macrobiotics Today | From Woodstock to Wellness, by John Belleme | July 2003 |
Articles, Books & Stories About Past Cruises
| Publication | Title | |
| VegOut Nov 2019 |
Vegan Cruise, Holistic Holiday at Sea, Sets Sail February 2020, VegOut Team | |
| VegWorld Magazine July/Aug 2018 |
A Star-Studded Vegan Voyage, Tanya Cleary | |
| RewardExpert.com May 2017 |
Holistic Holiday at Sea: Cruise the Caribbean while Improving Your Lifestyle, by Angela Rose | |
| Jewish Veg Jan 2017 |
The Jewish Veg Spotlight Shines On… Sandy Pukel, Jewish Veg | |
| Porthole Magazine Aug 2016 |
Cruise Well, by Margot Bigg | |
| Macrobiotics Today Summer 2016 |
A Voyage toward Greater Health and Happiness, by Jane Quincannon Stanchich | |
| Macrobiotics Today Mar 2016 |
Profound Transformations at Sea – An Interview with John and Jan Belleme, by Julia Ferre | |
| Bevnet Jan 2016 |
Nutpods Selected as Preferred Creamer for Holistic Holiday at Sea Cruise, Press Release | |
| Coconut Grove Grapevine Nov 2015 |
Holistic Holiday at Sea cruises in February, by Grapevine | |
| Natural Awakenings Nov 2015 |
Dr. T. Colin Campbell on the Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet, by Sandy Pukel | |
| Vegan Health and Fitness Sept/Oct 2015 |
Does the Vegan Love Boat Really Exist?, by Melissa Karpel | |
| Natural Awakenings Oct 2015 |
Dr. Neal Barnard on Diet, Lifestyle & Brain Health, by Sandy Pukel | |
| Live Vegan Vibrantly Summit May 2015 |
Video Interview with Sandy Pukel, by Laura Christine Sainz | |
| Huffington Post May 2015 |
2015 Predictions From Vegan and Plant-Based Nutrition Experts, by Sandy Pukel | |
| Huffington Post Mar 2015 |
Meatless Monday: Ahoy, Plant-Based Matey — Holistic Holiday at Sea Sets Sail, by Ellen Kanner | |
| Natural Awakenings Jan 2015 |
Edible Plant Power – Eating to Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, by John Belleme | |
| Natural Awakenings Nov 2014 |
Healthy Holiday at Sea – Set Sail on the Caribbean’s Only Holistic Love Boat, by Judith Fein | |
| USA Today Oct 2014 |
Holistic holidays: Wellness cruise vacations, by Fran Golden | |
| Conscious Living TV October 1, 2014 |
Vegan Health Cruise Hits the Caribbean | |
| Doctor’s Review Sep 2014 |
Vegans at Sea – A doctor and his daughters cruise the Caribbean on the way to healthier living, by Christine Homsy | |
| Simply the Best Magazine Sept/Oct 2014 |
An Accidental Vegan: Holistic Holiday at Sea, by Judy Kirkwood | |
| Natural Awakenings Atlanta June 2014 |
Publishers Cruise for Vegan Cuisine, by Larissa Stewart & Michael Graff | |
| Macrobiotics Today Summer 2014 |
Healthy and Happy Holiday at Sea, by Julia Ferre | |
| Macrobiotics Today Sept/Oct 2013 |
Profound Transformations at Sea, by Julia Ferre | |
| VegNews March 18, 2013 |
All Aboard the 100-Percent Vegan Holistic Holiday at Sea Cruise, by Joseph Connelly | |
| Macrobiotics Today Mar 2014 |
Smooth Sailing on a Calm Sea – Holistic Holiday at Sea IX Report, by Julia Ferre | |
| San Francisco Chronicle Aug 26, 2012 |
Cruising toward health on the high seas, Tracy L. Barnett | |
| Macrobiotics Today July/Aug 2012 |
Smooth Sailing on a Calm Sea, by Julia Ferre | |
| Amberwaves Summer 2012 |
Cruise to Health and Happiness, by Cynthia Vann | |
| Porthole Feb, 2012 |
Cruising Cures, by Clark Norton | |
| Boston Globe Dec 11, 2011 |
Kick-starting a holistic lifestyle on the high seas, by Pippin Ross | |
| VegNews Nov/Dec 2011 |
All Aboard, by Joseph Connelly | |
| The Jim Bohannon Show September 29, 2011 |
Recovery Panel radio interview on The Jim Bohannon Show, with Dr. Jimmy Conway and Judy MacKenney, interview starts at minute 40:00. | |
| Body Plus Magazine August 2011 |
Holistic Holiday at Sea | |
| Macrobiotics Today July/August 2011 |
Cruising to New Horizons, by Jane Quinncannon-Stanchich | |
| Q13 Fox – Seattle, WA July 12, 2011 |
This Morning, Interview with Sandy Pukel | |
| The Jim Bohannon Show June 30, 2011 |
Radio interview on The Jim Bohannon Show, with Sandy Pukel (Interview starts at minute 40 of the podcast. | |
| Macrobiotics Today July/August 2010 |
A Voyage to Well-Being, by Jane Quincannon Stanchich | |
| HuffingtonPost.com Dec 13, 2010 |
Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes, by Sandy Pukel | |
| The 10! Show: WCAU NBC 10 Nov 17, 2010 |
Millet Croquettes with Tofu Tartar Sauce, with Sandy Pukel | |
| MSNBC.com Oct 19, 2010 |
Are health-conscious cruises all the rage? , by Jessica Campbell | |
| Budget Travel Oct 18, 2010 |
Are health-conscious cruises all the rage? | |
| HuffingtonPost.com Oct 5, 2010 |
President Clinton: One Vegan’s Appreciation, by Sandy Pukel | |
| The View from the Bay: ABC KGO-TV Mar 15, 2010 |
How laughter can heal all ailments from Jessica Porter, by Spencer Christian and Janelle Wang | |
| PeterGreenberg.com Feb 22, 2010 |
Weight Loss Cruises, by Peter Greenberg | |
| BoomerLiving.com Feb 2010 |
A Taste of Health Cruise for Baby Boomers, by Phyllis Steinberg | |
| NY Times Feb 14, 2010 |
Offering Whatever Floats Your Boat, by Elaine Glusac | |
| LA Times Jan 24, 2010 |
Getting into shipshape on a macrobiotic cruise, by Judith Fein | |
| WCBS 880 AM News Radio Jan 1, 2010 |
Guilt Free Cruises – The Travel Minute Podcast, by Peter Greenberg | |
| Sun Sentinal Dec 17, 2009 |
Vegetarian today, by Steve Petusevsky | |
| East Bay Expresso Nov 11, 2009 |
Big Macro, by Anneli Rufus | |
| Spirituality & Health Nov/Dec 2009 |
A Holistic Holiday at Sea, by Matt Sutherland | |
| Organic Spa Magazine July/Aug 2009 |
Cruising to Health – The wellness adventures of a couple at sea aboard a holistic cruise., by Judith Fein | |
| Macrobiotics Today July/Aug 2009 |
A Voyage of Hope, Healing, and Fun, by Warren Kramer | |
| The View from the Bay: ABC KGO-TV Apr 24, 2009 |
Fresh, simple meals on a budget, by Spencer Christian and Janelle Wang | |
| PeterGreenberg.com Feb 27, 2009 |
“Wave Season” for Cruise Lines Ending, Deals Likely to Continue, by Sarika Chawla | |
| The New York Times Feb 15, 2009 |
Cruise Lines Navigate Shifting Tides & New Waves of Interest, by Amy Gunderson | |
| USA Today – Cruise Log Jan 6, 2009 |
Health expert: Cruises can be good for you, by Gene Sloan | |
| New American Health – 1440 AM Dec, 2008 |
New American Health – Sandy Pukel Radio Interview, by Kris Costello | |
| Gallagher’s Travels Oct 17, 2008 |
Cruising Your Way to Health, by Phyllis Steinberg | |
| Calgary Sun Oct 17, 2008 |
Cruise can bring you ‘Holistic Holiday at Sea’, by Carolyn Mittelstadt | |
| Radio For Your Health Oct 10, 2008 |
Natural Health Yak visits Sandy Pukel, by Christine Horner | |
| Asheville Citizen-Times Sept 23, 2008 |
Weeklong Cruise Offers a Healthy Holiday, by Nanci Bompey | |
| Townsend Letter Aug/Sept 2008 |
Health Risks & Environmental Issues – Health Cruise 2008, by Rose Marie Williams, MA | |
| Vegetarian Times Sept 2008 |
Mind Your Meals, by Amy Spitalnick | |
| Macrobiotics Today Aug 2008 |
People, Ocean, Learning, Food and Fun…All in One!, by David Briscoe | |
| National Geographic Traveler May 2008 |
The 100 Best Worldwide Vacations to Enrich Your Life, by Pam Grout | |
| Calgary Sun May 22, 2008 |
Holistic cruise ship graced by Italian style, by Carolyn Mittelstadt | |
| Calgary Sun May 22, 2008 |
Vegging on the high seas, by Carolyn Mittelstadt | |
| San Francisco Chronicle Mar 9, 2008 |
Cruise Briefing with Capt. Stubing: ‘The Love Boat’ now …, by Spud Hilton | |
| Miami Herald Jan 21, 2008 |
Author-cruise guru is on a food mission, by Ellen Kanner | |
| Traveler’s Journal Jan 1st 2008 |
Cruise Away to a Healthier You in 2008 | |
| Vegetarian Times Oct 2007 |
Smooth Sailing – A healthy veg vacation on the high seas?…, by Lisa Barley | |
| Macrobiotics Today Aug 2007 |
Holistic Holiday at Sea IV, by Ronald E. Koetzsch, Ph.D. | |
| Coral Gables News Tribune May 2007 |
Sandy Pukel Promotes Healthy Eating Through Ocean Cruises, by Ron Beasley | |
| PeterGreenberg.com Feb, 1 2007 |
Resolution Cruises, by Sarika Chawla | |
| Macrobiotics Today Aug 2006 |
A Voyage to Well-Being, by Robert N. Carr, Jr. | |
| Cruise Trade June 2006 |
Holistic Health Groups Take to the Sea, by Marilyn Green | |
| The Health Planet Aug 2005 |
Holistic Holiday at Sea, by Lisbeth Odén | |
| Macrobiotics Today Aug 2005 |
A Voyage to Well-being – Recipes from The Holiday at Sea…, by Warren Wepman | |
| Sacred Pathways Oct/Nov 2004 |
“Holistic Holiday at Sea” – Voyage to Well Being Sets Sail, by Joann Impallaria | |
| Macrobiotics Today Aug 2004 |
The First Holistic Holiday at Sea, by Haije Nielsen | |
| Organic Product News May 2004 |
Life’s A Macrobiotic Cruise, by Craig Sams | |
| The Miami Herald Feb 26, 2004 |
Healthy, Holistic Week-long Cruise Set to Sail Sunday, by Kyle Machado | |
| Abundance Nov 2003 |
A Hero For Our Times… Sandy Pukel, by Michele Bege | |
| Macrobiotics Today July 2003 |
From Woodstock to Wellness, by John Belleme |













































