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Jun 29, 2015 | Contributor: Vicki ArkoffMarking the first new cruise ship line to launch in a decade, Viking Ocean Cruises has just christened its first ship, the 930-passenger Viking Star. The ceremony was held in the ship’s homeport of Bergen, Norway as part of a citywide celebration for Norwegian Constitution Day. ... Read More |
Jul 1, 2015 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoIn December, we told you about the new Virgin Cruises that are slated to arrive in 2020, 2021 and 2022. Yesterday morning, the Virgin Group announced that its first port will be Miami. The ships are expected to feature 1,430 cabins and hold 2,800 passengers on seven-day Caribbean cruises. ... Read More |
Jun 10, 2015 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoP&O Cruises’ Pacific Aria and Eden will debut this November with fresh, luxury upgrades. The new ships, which will be unveiled at the Sydney Harbour, will include new restaurants and bars, updated rooms and penthouse suites with private balconies, large spa baths, walk-in closets and floor-to-ceiling glass windows. ... Read More |
May 22, 2015 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamThis summer, Seabourn will be adding new Zodiac and kayak shore excursions to their list of offerings. Called Ventures by Seabourn, the trips will journey on three Northern Europe voyages and will include optional shore adventures. Taking place aboard Seabourn Quest, the tours will also be enhanced by expert guides, scientists, scholars and naturalists providing in-depth insights into each destination’s ecology, wildlife, history and culture. ... Read More |
May 12, 2015 | Contributor: Janice NiederAs soon as I read that Budapest’s nicknames were either the “Queen of the Danube” or "the Paris of the East," I knew it had the makings of a fabulous getaway. So I was thrilled when I found out that my upcoming Viking Danube Waltz River Cruise would be departing from there. Unfortunately I only had 24 hours to explore Budapest’s burgeoning food and cultural scene. ... Read More |
May 5, 2015 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamLast week, Celebrity Cruises published a video tour of their Suite Class tier which offers guests a more exclusive and indulgent way to enjoy the high sea. And it looks pretty great. ... Read More |
Mar 23, 2015 | Contributor: Vicki ArkoffRecently, in advance of its March 26 launch in Amsterdam, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection gave a sneak peek of its newest vessel, the super ship S.S. Maria Theresa. She will be Uniworld’s most ambitious ship yet, joining a fleet of luxury river boats that are already the most elegant all-inclusive boutique cruise ships in Europe. ... Read More |
Mar 6, 2015 | Contributor: Diane Sukiennik & Michael ReissExperiencing Myanmar now—before it becomes too commercialized—is a must for any seasoned traveler. Doing it in style aboard the newly-built 56-passenger, all-suite Irrawaddy Explorer, offered by Haimark Travel, makes the trip a deluxe adventure. ... Read More |
Mar 4, 2015 | Contributor: Vicki ArkoffThere’s a saying among international jetsetters, “When you have seen the world, then there is always Greenland.” True enough; not everyone can casually mention that they’ve seen narwhals and walruses in the wild. For bragging rights like this, Greenland is a must-do. So you might as well visit on a private charter with 12 fellow adventurers and an Arctic-specialist guide. ... Read More |
Feb 16, 2015 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamWith the economy starting to pick itself up again, it looks as though the cruise industry is taking advantage of heightened consumer demand for travel in 2015. Boasting a record number of new river and ocean cruise ships being debuted this year, the industry will be adding 25 new vessels to fleets across the world. By 2018, 52 new ships will come onto the scene according to CruiseCompete. ... Read More |
Jan 28, 2015 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamOn January 21, Seabourn cruise line announced its new partnership with Swarovski Optik, makers of high-quality optical instruments. Swarovski Optik will outfit Seabourn Quest's expedition team and bridge staff with high-precision, long-range binoculars. As a guest onboard, the same binoculars will be available for purchase and use during their Antarctic cruise. ... Read More |
Jan 17, 2015 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoI’ll be the first to admit that cruises typically aren’t my thing; but this 12-day, 11-night Douro River of Portugal getaway has my attention. I could say that it’s because of its interesting shore excursions or that the allure of Portugal drew me in, but let's be honest, it's because of HRH The Queen of England. Why you ask? Just take a gander at her in the below picture when two years ago, everyone's favorite long-living royal put her stamp of approval on the vessel, all the while dressed like vanilla soft serve (also a favorite). ... Read More |
Jan 15, 2015 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamFrench wines and the open seas? Sounds like the perfect combination to us. Which is the same sentiment Larry and Laura Martin, founders and owners of Food & Wine Trails, shared when envisioning their President's 2015 Ultimate Wine Cruise. Gleamed from his 25 years of producing wine cruises, the trip will compile Larry's four favorite things: a luxurious small-ship cruise, curated and rare wines, traveling during the harvest season and visiting new wine regions. ... Read More |
Jan 7, 2015 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoEven though we’re only one week into 2015, Azamara Club Cruises® has us thinking about our travel plans two years in advance. In 2017, the boutique cruise line will be offering 65 voyages to 203 ports in 68 countries including new trips from Australia to Asia and Southern California to South Beach. ... Read More |
Dec 19, 2014 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoThis week President Obama announced plans to re-establish diplomatic relations between Cuba and the US after 50 years of the “silent treatment” by re-opening the US embassy in Havana. “We will end an outdated approach that for decades has failed to advance our interests and instead we will begin to normalize relations between our two countries,” spoke Obama at a press conference on Wednesday. "These 50 years have shown that isolation has not worked. It's time for a new approach." ... Read More |
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