Never have I ever heard the visceral roar of the Monaco Grand Prix from premier grandstand seats, or mingled with the “glitterati” of Monte Carlo before retiring to my yacht. Never have I ever watched a live Russian ballet performance actually in Russia. Never have I ever chased shots of ouzo with plates of mezes in Greece, paired with an…
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Silversea Christens New Flagship Silver Muse
Ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea welcomed His Serene Highness the Prince Albert II of Monaco, His Excellency Minister of State of the Principality, Serge Telle, His Excellency Archbishop of Monaco Barsi, Mr. Peter Greenberg (CBS-TV News Travel Editor, Master of Ceremony), Mr. Geoffrey Kent (Abercrombie & Kent Founder), Mr. Gerald Lawless (Chairman of WTCC), VIPs and other distinguished guests to Port…
Read MoreOceania Cruises Unveils 2018-19 Tropics & Exotics Itineraries
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, unveiled its most extensive collection of tropics and exotics itineraries to-date. Featuring an astonishing array of voyages to Asia and Africa, the South Pacific, Australia, Caribbean, Mexico, and South America, they offer a refreshing mix of popular destinations, enchanting boutique ports, and off-the-beaten-path gems that is unmatched by any other…
Read MoreUniworld Brings Youth to River Cruising with U by Uniworld
U by Uniworld—a groundbreaking brand from Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection—is now available for bookings, allowing travel enthusiasts aged 21 to 45 to experience nine enticing European itineraries beginning in spring 2018. The first-ever cruise brand of its kind, U by Uniworld transforms the travel industry paradigm with a fresh approach to experiential travel, introducing a whole new audience to…
Read MoreSilversea Previews Major Redesign for Silver Explorer
Silversea‘s luxury expedition ship Silver Explorer will welcome guests to a stylishly elevated onboard experience starting with her May 20 voyage, sailing from Lisbon to Honfleur. A comprehensive stem-to-stern refurbishment is scheduled for the end of April and will take place during a nearly three-week dry dock in Las Palmas. Plans call for a complete renovation of Silver Explorer’s interior…
Read MoreFirst North American Luxury Cruise Line calls on Havana
Regent Seven Seas Cruises became the first and only North American luxury cruise line to visit Cuba today. NCLH Ltd. President and CEO Frank Del Rio kept watch on Seven Seas Mariner’s bridge as the ship pulled into the harbor with nearly 700 travelers. Guests enjoyed a festive, Cuban-style celebration on board, before heading out to explore the iconic city…
Read MorePonant Returns to Cuba in 2018
After a successful first year in Cuba, PONANT, the leader luxury expeditions, is preparing for its second season in the destination, with space still available on two sailings: March 18-25 and April 1-9, 2018. Founded by sailors in 1988, PONANT has pioneered some of the most innovative global itineraries, and in March 2016, was the first luxury cruise line to…
Read MoreGroup IST Launches New Brand Group IST Small Ship Voyages
Group IST, known for pioneering in-depth cultural exploration to waterborne venues including Cuba, launches a new concept in experiential travel on small ships. Group IST, under its new brand, Group IST Small Ship Voyages, introduces 2017/ 2018 content-rich land and sea itineraries in seven iconic destinations. All sail on well-appointed yachts to marquee and boutique ports of call. Life-enriching journeys…
Read MoreSeabourn Announces 2017 Extraordinary Opportunity Event
Seabourn, the world’s finest ultra-luxury cruise line, has unveiled the Extraordinary Opportunity Event, offering exceptional savings and value-added enticements on select cruises from its award-winning fleet of intimate, all-suite ships. The savings are currently available for booking through June 13, 2017, for voyages sailing from June 2017 through May 2018. The Extraordinary Opportunity Event features significant benefits on select…
Read MoreOceania Cruises Launches New Vegan Menus
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, announced the debut of the most expansive vegan menu offerings and the only cold-pressed raw juice and vegan smoothie bars at sea. The juice and smoothie bars are currently available onboard Marina and Riviera and the vegan menus are available fleet wide on the brand’s six ships – Regatta, Insignia, Nautica, Marina, Riviera, and Sirena. These…
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