Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, is pleased to announce the line-up of Wildlife Discovery Series lecturers aboard 2018 voyages, as part of its partnership with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). WCS has been saving wildlife and wild places worldwide for over 120 years…
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The Rise of the Yacht Safari
The word ‘safari’ typically conjures up visions of dusty Land Rovers, dirt roads, lions, elephants and herds of antelopes. But imagine the Land Rover was actually a luxury yacht, the dirt roads were turquoise seas, and the wildlife included Komodo dragons, birds-of-paradise, schools of manta rays and pods of dolphins. Welcome to one of Indo Yachts‘ yacht safaris. “A yacht…
Read MoreRegent to Complete Bow-to-stern Refurbishment of Seven Seas Mariner
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the most inclusive luxury experience, confirmed details for the upcoming bow-to-stern refurbishment of Seven Seas Mariner, the world’s first all-suite, all-balcony cruise ship. After a 20-day drydock in April 2018 at Chantier Naval de Marseille, Seven Seas Mariner will re-emerge with dramatic new culinary experiences, elegant new suite designs, and completely renewed modern guest spaces. After…
Read MoreSeabourn Delivers Expansive 2018 Season With New Marquee Ports in Europe
Seabourn, the world’s finest ultra-luxury travel experience, is gearing up to allow your clients to immerse themselves in the best of Europe in 2018. Following the launch of the line’s newest ship, Seabourn Ovation, in May this year, they will be able to enjoy an expanded menu of more than 41 individual departures. Across the fleet, four of Seabourn’s five…
Read MoreHolland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam to Explore Norway, Baltic, Iceland
Following an inaugural season island-hopping throughout the Caribbean, Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam will cross the Atlantic Ocean in late April 2019 and spend the summer and fall exploring northern Europe and the Mediterranean. The new Pinnacle Class ship will homeport in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, for the summer. Offering an enchanting collection of seven- and 14-day itineraries to the Norwegian…
Read MoreTop 10 Hidden Gems of the Canal du Midi in the South of France
Oh summertime in France. The food. The wine. The stunning landscapes. The warmth. The romance. The architecture. The history. It’s no wonder France is the world’s most visited country. But there’s a whole lot more to summer travel in France than the Eiffel Tower, the Riviera, and Monaco. While many know of the South of France, did you know you…
Read MoreLindblad Expeditions Ventures to Russian Far East & Bering Sea
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has announced a remarkable program of voyages for 2019 that will venture into the Russian Arctic, one of the most rugged and wildlife-rich regions on the planet. The three itineraries will give a different glimpse into life in the remote Russian Far East & Bering Sea, where spectacular wildlife, an intriguing native culture, arresting mysteries, and world-class…
Read MoreBallet and Opera Set Sail with Silversea in 2018/2019
Ultra-luxury Silversea has announced a new collection of ballet and opera-themed sailings for 2018 and 2019. These Enriched Voyages, designed to blend culture and travel for a more immersive experience, will feature evocative opera shows performed by the world-renowned Accademia Teatro alla Scala and classic ballet performances by soloists from such legendary companies as the State Academic Bolshoi Theater of…
Read MoreRecreate The Bachelor Paris Experience with U by Uniworld
Looking to recreate The Bachelor Paris experience (sans awkward Arie/Lauren date and without Krystal, obviously)? U by Uniworld, the first-ever river cruise experience designed exclusively for 21-45 year olds, was featured on this week’s episode and is rolling out its “U Get a Rose” package. Now bookable via ubyuniworld.com, the package mirrors some of the best moments experienced in Paris…
Read MoreBoatsetter Launches the Leading Boat Rental Marketplace in the U.S.
Boatsetter has launched its new website succeeding the Boatbound acquisition which was completed on Aug. 1, 2017. Following the largest acquisition in the U.S., Boatsetter has now expanded its market presence to a staggering 600+ rental locations domestically and 66 locations internationally – and the startup is still growing. The fleet roster is now inclusive of 4,000+ high-quality boats and…
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