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Tasmania, Australia’s southernmost state, is separated from mainland Australia across the Bass Strait by 150 miles. This small, heart-shaped island is too often overlooked by international travelers. Tasmania boasts both rugged coastlines and pristine beaches, as well as ancient rainforests and alpine regions. Fascinating wildlife and diverse topography make Australia’s island state a destination worthy of consideration for any visitor to Australia.
Spain is a country rich in history and culture, and its cathedrals are a testament to true architectural mastery. From Gothic to Renaissance styles, these magnificent structures dwarf the ego and immerse the visitor in awe. Here are a few of the most significant cathedrals in Spain, including notes on their history, design, and construction. Read the rest of this entry »
In case you haven’t heard, there is a new kid on the block in the luxury river cruise space. Riverside Luxury River Cruises made a soft debut to the travel advisor scene over the last few weeks putting their owner, Gregor Gerlach, center stage to talk about his latest hospitality industry project. Read the rest of this entry »
Even as it grows its footprint in the US market, MSC is making a $3.75 billion investment in the luxury cruise segment with its new Explora Journeys line, focused on exclusive access for small, intimate groups, from two to 25 guests, and a slower pace of travel.
The first of six Explora ships is ready prime time, and this week announced the first eight itineraries in its Northern European Inaugural Journeys Collection. Read the rest of this entry »
New bonus commission opportunities for travel partners are running until February 17—and to make things easier to sell, Royal Caribbean on Wednesday announced details of the planned expansion of its popular private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay, and its newest ship, Icon of the Seas. Read the rest of this entry »
Mais non, say it ain’t so. French air and train services are buckling down in anticipation of heavy delays on Tuesday, caused by one more in a long series of labor actions, and even the ski resorts expect disruptions. Read the rest of this entry »
File this under “it’s hard to launch a new model.”
Seabourn’s new expedition ship, Seabourn Venture, is headed to drydock to fix its stabilizers, leaving five canceled cruises in its wake.
The unscheduled drydock will last from April 7 to April 30, 2023, said a letter sent to booked guests and travel advisors. Read the rest of this entry »
AmaWaterways will again partner with Ancestry.com to offer two “Heritage on the River” cruises in 2023, where guests of European heritage can revisit the places from which their ancestors emigrated.
The seven-night heritage cruises will sail from Nuremberg to Budapest on June 17, 2023, and from Amsterdam to Basel on November 2. Read the rest of this entry »
Home to one of the world’s most prestigious universities, Oxford is an architectural, intellectual, and historical gem of England. This small city has the distinction of hosting every style of English architecture starting from the late Anglo-Saxon period forward… (Read More)
Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading luxury ocean cruise line, and Fabergé, the globally revered jewelry maison, announce a very special collaboration to create a rare, first-of-its-kind treasure for the line’s latest ship,Seven Seas Grandeur, which sets sail in November 2023. Read the rest of this entry »
Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has partnered with the Coral Gardeners, a Mo’orea (French Polynesia)-based organization determined to revolutionize ocean conservation and create a global movement to save the coral reefs through reef restoration, awareness activities, and innovative solutions. Read the rest of this entry »
After years in development, recent whispers of Ritz-Carlton’s inaugural 298-passenger yacht indicate it may finally come to fruition. In late September, fellow luxury hotel brand Four Seasons announced plans to unveil its own yacht product by 2025. Read the rest of this entry »
Tauck today reached out to solo travelers with a series of announcements about its eliminating or reducing single supplements on river boats and land tours in 2023. Read the rest of this entry »
UnCruise Adventures launches an extended specialty sailing perfectly positioned for the viewing of the annular eclipse in 2023. The one-time 9-Day cruise will offer magnificent landscapes, natural surroundings, and ocean viewing from a private vessel for the atmospheric event. Read the rest of this entry »
American Cruise Lines christened its newest ship, the American Symphony in Natchez, Mississippi—the new riverboat’s official Godmother City. The christening marks the on-time delivery of American’s 5th new modern riverboat in 4 years and the Line’s continued growth on the Mississippi River. Read the rest of this entry »
Disney Cruise Line is dropping its requirement for children over the age of 5 to be fully vaccinated before sailing. The cruise line’s website reads: Read the rest of this entry »
CroisiEurope Cruises announced its entire 2023 river, ocean, and canal program, and the sailings are now available to book online. When clients are booked by August 31, 2022, they can enjoy a 15 percent early booking discount, which drops to 10 percent until October 15; a 5 percent discount applies for select 2023 CroisiEurope cruises booked between October 16 and November 30, 2022. Read the rest of this entry »
Germany’s flag airline, Lufthansa, was forced on Wednesday to cancel more than 1000 flights as a result of strike action by union ground staff. Read the rest of this entry »
United Airlines (UAL) yesterday reported second-quarter 2022 financial results. The company achieved the highest second-quarter revenue in its history, delivering its first profitable quarter since COVID-19 began, despite record-high fuel prices. Read the rest of this entry »
American Queen Voyages™, part of the Hornblower® Group, is launching a new City Stay Package in 2023, giving guests the option to enjoy a post-cruise experience in Vancouver and Victoria, B.C.. The Official Vancouver and Victoria City Stay Package is available after Ocean Victory™ sailings from Sitka to Vancouver, Read the rest of this entry »
The information is not easy to find. But it’s worth the effort if you’re a travel advisor with a lot of customers over the age of 30.
That’s the demographic most likely to be interested in traveling solo—and so, interested in a new deal quietly rolled out at the end of June by Celebrity Cruises. The line is offering cruise fares with no single supplement on more than 275 sailings in the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexican Riviera, and Europe between now and the end of March 2023. Read the rest of this entry »
