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New Ships Put the ‘Luxe’ in Luxury Expedition Cruising to the Remote Oceans of the World
It’s one of the biggest trends in cruising. Not getting bigger, but getting out there. In style. Expedition cruises used to be only for the most intrepid travelers. You would join a working research vessel on its voyage to a very distant destination, tolerating the discomfort for the once-in-a-lifetime experience of getting up close and personal with the...
Read More »New Museum in Denmark Celebrates the Fantastical World of Hans Christian Andersen
Many of us have spent hours of our own childhoods or alongside our favorite kids immersed in stories like the Snow Queen, the Emperor’s New Clothes, the Princess and the Pea, the Nightingale, and the Little Mermaid, either in timeless storybooks or Disney movie incarnations.Now, the author who created these immortal works is being reinterpreted and...
Read More »Places to Celebrate Britain's 'Football' Heritage
This month, English fans of ‘footy’ had lots to celebrate. Despite a heartbreaking loss in the finals of the Euros, it was England’s best performance ever in the continent’s biggest game. Soccer, that is. Britain is the birthplace of the modern sport that has traveled around the world to become the most popular in the world....
Read More »Choose Your Own Adventure
Avalon Invites Travelers to Chart Their Own Course in 2019 The company that reinvented river cruise ships is now reinventing the river cruise experience. In 2019, Avalon Waterways is increasing opportunities for travelers to enjoy its collection of Active DiscoverySM river cruises, including a NEW itinerary on the Rhône River. Next year, Avalon Waterways is also introducing...
Read More »How We’re Keeping You Healthy at Sea
Aside from our company protocols, we’re also working with local governments at each of our destinations to make sure we comply with each country’s requirements. We will always let you know beforehand what will be required in each port before your departure. For those joining us on a vacation at sea soon, here are all the ways...
Read More »A Marvel in the Making
A marvel in the making, Oceania Cruises’ Vista will deliver The Finest Cuisine at Sea®, exceptional personalized service with two staff members for every three guests, a warm and welcoming ambiance as a result of the ship’s captivating residential furnishings and introduce several unique firsts for the brand in the realms of dining and guest experiences....
Read More »Make Mealtime A Masterpiece Onboard Uniworld's Super Ships
On every Uniworld ship, you don’t have to venture far to enjoy delicious farm-to-table comfort cuisine sourced directly from the destinations you’re sailing through. Uniworld’s newest Super Ship, S.S. Beatrice, was designed to bring the flair and flavors of Central and Eastern Europe to life onboard. Through enhanced culinary experiences and innovative new dining venues, S.S. Beatrice...
Read More »These Famous Spa Destinations are Now UNESCO Sites
In 2021, UNESCO created a new, transnational World Heritage site: 11 towns in 7 European countries that collectively make up The Great Spa Towns of Europe.All of the towns developed around natural mineral water springs, many of which were used therapeutically from Europe’s earliest history. Together, the Great Spa Towns of Europe represent the international European spa...
Read More »Five Big Benefits of Traveling with Monograms
If you’ve ever planned a vacation (ahem, everyone), then you know that a lot of time and research goes into making it your dream trip. You also know that no matter how much research you do, some questions are nearly impossible to answer about a destination you’ve never been to… Like what part of the city...
Read More »Video; 5 Money Saving Tips for Walt Disney World
Walt Disney can be an expensive affair if you do not know how to 'cut-the-expense-corners'. This video offers insightful tips as to how you can still take your family to Disney World without leaving a hole in your pocket. Take a look.
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