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The Ritz-Carlton Sets Sail: The First Luxury Hotel Brand to Offer a Bespoke Yacht Experience

Jun 22, 2017 | Contributor: Susan Kime

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., part of Marriott International, Inc. announced its entry into the luxury yachting and cruise industry.

The Great Wonders of China with Viking River

Jun 12, 2017 | Contributor: Alison Abbott

The law of averages indicates that most of us will probably only make one trip to China in a lifetime. The country is vast, the language barrier real and the population overwhelming.

Cruising the Mekong River with AmaWaterways

May 14, 2017 | Contributor: Eric Rosen

Zipping from city to city on low-cost airlines or high-speed trains has become the norm these days.

10 of 2017's Best Adventurous Cruise Destinations

May 8, 2017 | Contributor: Andrew Castles

Over the past few years, expedition-style cruises have taken off, with travelers making it to some of the most remote places in the world, while still being able to retreat the comfort of a suite.

Luxury at Sea Alters Course With New Celebrity Edge

Mar 28, 2017 | Contributor: Jill Weinlein

Cruising has altered course as Celebrity Cruises has moved forward in luxury travel with their new Edge class ships.

Dive the Site of the Infamous Titanic Shipwreck Next Spring

Mar 17, 2017 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

In 1912, the world’s largest ship embarked on its maiden voyage from Southampton, England to New York City. Four days later, the Titanic sank into the Atlantic Ocean two hours after hitting an iceberg. While most know the story of the infamous ship, its story still continues to captivate us, 105 years later.

Celebrity Edge: A New Cruise Line for Young, Affluent Travelers

Mar 16, 2017 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

In October of last year, Richard Branson promised his new cruise line would be a different kind of experience, a sexier more glamorous voyage meant to attract a younger set of travelers. On Monday, Richard Fain, the chief executive officer of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, CEO of Celebrity Cruises made a similar announcement with the introduction of their newest category of ship set to debut next year. The Celebrity-Edge class vessels are hoping to disrupt the industry with their cutting-edge designs and tricked-out amenities.

Exotic River Cruise Itineraries with Jean-Michel Cousteau Launch This Year

Feb 16, 2017 | Contributor: Meredith Pruden

Across Europe, the popularity of river cruising has steadily increased through the last half decade with surges of travelers embarking on itineraries along the Rhine, The Seine, the Danube and more.

Exploring Myanmar on Belmond's Luxury Cruise: the Road to Mandalay

Feb 15, 2017 | Contributor: Glenn Harris

She is a grand dame. A daunting river castle that dominates as the largest river cruise ship in Myanmar at over 300 feet.

9 Highlights From an Ocean Cruise Aboard the New Viking Sea

Jan 4, 2017 | Contributor: Eric Rosen

Dancing on the lido deck. Midnight buffets. Shuffleboard tournaments. Long gone are the days that cruising held such mundane charms. Instead, seagoing ships offer everything from full-service spas to Broadway-style spectacles.

A Christmas Markets Odyssey Down The Danube

Dec 26, 2013 | Contributor: Susan Kime

Chiaroscuro — the contrasting movement of light and dark, background and foreground — usually found in static paintings is present on Viking River Cruises' Christmas Markets tour. The moment-to-moment land and waterscape changes cruising down the Danube are defined across the wake of Central European history. Unlike most rivers, the Danube moves 1492 miles, from west to east originating in Germany's Black Forest, and cutting through ten countries, finally emptying into the Black Sea in Romania.

Cruising the Nile River Aboard the Oberoi Philae

Nov 17, 2016 | Contributor: Glenn Harris

Egypt is a beautiful country full of historical importance, wonders of the world, and is one of the oldest civilizations on earth. In fact, 30 percent of the world’s ancient artifacts are found here. For centuries, we’ve heard stories about the Nile River, accounts of mythical gods, pharaohs that conquered lands and this magical body of water that was at the center of the dynasty. Although many travelers may have shied away from Egypt due to reports of civil unrest, the country is finally starting to see an uprising in tourism again.

Branson Ditches His Cruise Line for Something Sexier

Oct 31, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Sir Richard Branson isn’t a fan of cruises. Or at least, doesn’t love the sound of them. “I have never been on a cruise, and never wanted to—they sound stuffy and dull. But I would love to go on a voyage—they sound adventurous, exciting and glamourous,” said the entrepreneur during the unveiling of his new ~~cruise~~ voyage line this past month.

Giving Back to the Dominican Republic With Fathom Cruises

Oct 12, 2016 | Contributor: Glenn Harris

We all love travel—going to an exotic place to have a new experience and the personal growth that comes from it. But some travelers want more, a sense of purpose and doing something meaningful with their time and giving back to the communities they visit. One company helping sojourners do just that is Fathom cruises. The brand has partnered with not-for-profit organizations in Cuba and the Dominican Republic, and has developed a series of volunteer activities where passengers work side by side with locals on community projects.

Inside Crystal Cruises' Extravagant New Private Jet

Sep 28, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Crystal Cruises has been in the news quite a bit this past year. In December of 2015 the brand added a seafaring yacht to their fleet and then debuted their on-demand, 12-seat private jet in the spring. But their newest announcement might be their most exciting yet for wanderlusters.