PRIDELY ~ Cincinnati

TOP 5 Luxury Cruise Lines for

Your Next Vacation

With lodging, food and entertainment all included in one price, choosing to do a vacation on a cruise gives great value. Traveling on the sea can be extremely fun, but it is important to choose the correct cruise line. If you’re going to spend a lot of your vacation time on a cruise ship, it may as well be one of luxury. Thankfully, there’s many luxury cruise lines ready to cater to your every

whim while ferrying you to and from some of the world’s most mesmerizing destinations in plush comfort. Some offer exotic voyages to faraway destinations, while others attract travelers with comfortable cabins and stimulating enrichment programs. Use this guide as a starting point to find out which luxury cruise fits best for your next vacation.

We made a list that factors in itinerary affordability, health ratings, and reputation among experts and travelers.

Restaurants

Maplewood Kitchen and Bar

Spacious cafe for Californian cuisine for breakfast through dinner amid wooden tables & greenery.

525 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Phone: (513) 421-2100 | Web: maplewoodkitchenandbar.com

Camp Washington Chili

Local landmark dishing up chili & casual food 24 hours a day (closed Sunday) in a 1940s-style space.

3005 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45225

Phone: (513) 541-0061 | Web: campwashingtonchili.com

Montgomery Inn The Boathouse

Veteran barbecue chain dishing up classic meat dishes in sauce, plus grills, salads & seafood.

925 Riverside Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Phone: (513) 721-7427| Web: montgomeryinn.com Have a restaurant

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Incline Public House

This laid-back gastropub has a seasonal outdoor deck with skyline views & an American menu. 2601 W 8th St, Cincinnati, OH 45204

Biagio’s Bistro

Charming neighborhood hangout serving up classic Italian cuisine, desserts, wine & cocktails. 308 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Thai Taste

Simple Thai place offering curries & noodle dishes, plus a few Chinese, Vietnamese & Japanese faves. 5120 Crookshank Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45238

Los Potrillos Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill

Mainstay for classic Mexican fare with margaritas & full bar, served in a casual dining room. 316 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Santorini Family Restaurant

Storefront eatery serving traditional Greek & American dishes in a casual atmosphere. 3414 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211

Mecklenburg Gardens Restaurant

Traditional German dishes served in a historic, Bavarian-style setting with a beer garden. 302 E University Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219

Adeep India

Casual eatery for traditional Indian dishes, from tandoori fare to chicken tikka masala, & delivery. 211 W McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45219

Andy’s Mediterranean Grille

Bistro-like Mediterranean spot with belly dancers, serving kebabs, flatbreads & classic entrees. 906 Nassau St, Cincinnati, OH 45206

EVENTS

JAN 1

Boar’s Head Festival

Since 1939, we have been mounting the annual Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival the weekend following Christmas. Learn more at cincinnaticathedral.com.

FEB 13

Love on the Levee

Socially distanced, outside event. Build a bouquet, take-home goodie bags and live music. Valentine’s Day themed food and beverage options from the restaurants and bars at Bridgeview Box Park. Learn more at sibcyclinenews. com.

MAR 5 Bockfest

Bockfest, presented by TruPartner Credit Union, is Cincinnati’s annual celebration of Spring, the area’s brewing heritage, and bock beer. Admission to enjoy bock beer, music and entertainment at Bockfest Hall and official venues is free. Learn more at bockfest.com.

APR 17

Cincy Seltzer Fest

eltzerFest is fizzing with excitement because the nationally touring seltzer festival will be coming to Cincinnati, presenting you seltzer paradise! It’ll be a party with plenty of music, photo ops and games throughout the day with plenty of giveaways to be won! Learn more at explorehidden.com.

TBD May Festival

The annual festival, anchored by the May Festival Chorus and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO), hosts an international array of guest artists and presents nine dynamic productions. Learn more at cincinnaticares.org.

BUDGETING 101

FOUR APPS to help you save money for FREE

1. MINT

Mint tracks your expenses and places them in budget categories. It syncs many accounts: checking and savings, credit cards, loans, investments and bills. You can also set limits, and Mint lets you know if you’re approaching those limits.

2. GOODBUDGET 3. EVERYDOLLAR

Goodbudget is more about planning for your finances than tracking previous transactions. This app is based on the envelope budgeting system helping you portion out your monthly income toward specific spending categories.

This apps offers a zero-based budgeting framework that’s simpler than many other apps. You can manually enter incoming and outgoing money throughout the month. Also, you can categorize line items and set reminders.

4. PERSONAL CAPITAL

This is primarily an investment tool, but its app includes features helpful for budgeters looking to track their spending. You can connect and monitor check ing, savings and credit card accounts, IRAs, 401(k)s, mortgages and loans.

Education Trends

We have seen a revolution of sorts in education, with new and unconventional approaches that include collaborative learning, doing away with traditional classrooms, and encouraging harnessing of information from various sources. Check out our list of top education trends to look forward to this year.

Education has always been one of the leading factors in shaping the future.

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Technology & Software

Technology and software share knowledge with students directly.

Software can be used to help with writing essays or solving math problems, allowing them to learn faster and better than teachers can aid with.

Gamification

Gamification is poised to have a bigger impact than the internet did.

Video games are more engaging and effective at teaching than traditional methods, but it is important to start using them as learning tools.

EVENTS

JUN 23

Party On The Purple - Pride Night

Come listen to the band, Swan and enjoy beer, wine, spirits and food from Off the Hook Fish and Chips and Doo Littles BBQ. Free admission so bring your friends and family. Learn more at thingstodocincinnati.com.

JUL 4

Blue Ash: Red, White and Blue Ash

Starting at 10 p.m., Summit Park, 4335 Glendale-Milford Road. This is the biggest fireworks display in the region that you won’t want to miss. Learn more at cincinnati.com.

AUG 20

Black Family Reunion

This outdoor event continues to grow and is now one of Cincinnati’s largest family-focused events, drawing over 100,000 patrons. The Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion Celebration was inaugurated in August 1989 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Learn more at visitcincy.com

SEP 16

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati

This Cincinnati tradition is the nation’s largest Oktoberfest and showcases the rich German heritage of southwestern Ohio. Learn more at oktoberfestzinzinnati.com.

OCT 30

Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run 5k

Over the last decade, 320,000+ fall-natics have helped shape the race to what it is today. Everyone has their own reason for showing up on race morning. Ours? It’s a great excuse to get outdoors, enjoy some apple cider, all with a healthy dose of exercise in the autumn air! Learn more at gourdyspumpkinrun.com.

LIVING WITH CHANGE

Supporting transgender youth and their families in their Living With Change journey. We envision a community where transgender youth are valued, thriving, and fully integrated as equitable members.

LIVINGWITHCHANGE.ORG | (513) 697-5955

PFLAG CINCINNATI

Our mission is to build on a foundation of loving families united with LGBTQ+ people and allies who support one another and to educate ourselves and our communities to speak up as advocates until all hearts and minds respect, value and affirm LGBTQ+ people.

PFLAGCINCINNATI.ORG | (513) 721-7900

TRANSFORM CINCY

Transform has a simple goal: Provide free wardrobes, head to toe, for transgender and gender non conforming youth. It’s so much more than just clothes. When one of our clients tries a new item on, and gets to feel more comfortable and joyful in their own skin, that is the transformation we are making. TRANSFORMCINCY.ORG

CINCY PRIDE COUNSELING

To empower people of all genders and sexual orientations in the greater Cincinnati area and beyond to create meaningful change through innovative mental health approaches.

CINCYPRIDECOUNSELING.COM | (513) 468-6369

THE BIRDCAGE

The Birdcage is Cincinnati’s hottest LGBTQ+ bar and lounge. We support diversity, equality and inclusivity. We stand firmly against discrimination in any form. THEBIRDCAGECINCINNATI.COM | (513) 381-0563

Virtual Reality

Students get to experience being in a place they have never been to before.

VR Headsets Learning provides an immersive experience for students, who can learn everything they need right inside the classroom.

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TEDx Learning Style

A TEDx learning style can capture students’ interest in learning more.

The TEDx learning style uses the power of technology, innovation, and collaboration to make knowledge accessible in a unique way.

Student-controlled

This is a method for teaching that lets students learn at their own pace.

This allows students to select their coursework and move through a course as quickly or slowly as they would like.

Interactive Blackboards

This is considered a must-have by teachers and students.

By linking tablets or smartboards to projectors, the interactive blackboard creates a surface that can be written on by a pen or stylus.

ADOPTION

HC Kids 1

CATERING

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DENTIST

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DERMATOLOGY

The Dermatology Group 11

EDUCATION

University of Cincinnati 2

ESCAPE ROOM Breakout 11

EVENT PLANNING

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EYEBROWS

Omega Beauty 17 FITNESS Snap Fitness 17

FLOORING

Floors by Valvano 13

HAIR RESTORATION

EHR Hair Clinic 2

HEALTH

Mercy Health 2

ITALIAN DINING

Sotto Rustic Italian Cuisine 2

PLUMBING

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POOLS

Cincinnati Pool & Patio 13

SWEET TREATS

Sugar 17 ZOO

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