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Cruises

Where’s the Hooghly? You’re About to Find Out

Think you’ve seen it all? Leave it to Scenic Group to keep expanding the definition of exotic cruising.Their latest boutique ship, Scenic Aura, will be exploring a river that flows through India’s West Bengal along [...]
Cruise Lines

Why is This Cruise Ship Under Arrest?

A cruise ship with a complicated history, Gemini is reported to have been arrested in Greece due to unpaid debts the owner owes to a Turkish financial institution.The ongoing dispute has meant the 34-year old [...]
Celebrity Ascent

Discovering Celebrity’s Hidden Foodie Paradises

I’ve got a dinner date in Eden and an evening of grand dining in a four-star rated restaurant. And they’re both on a cruise ship. Le Voyage on Celebrity Ascent rates four stars among restaurants [...]
Celestyal Cruises

Wintertime’s the New Time for Cruising in Europe

With global conflicts seemingly never-ending, more cruise lines are shifting winter itineraries away from the Middle East and Africa to offer guests the security of Europe. And they’re seeing strong bookings because despite the cooler [...]
Canada

Great Lakes Cruises Expanding to Halifax

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is expanding its Great Lakes cruise program with two new longer itineraries aboard the expedition ship HANSEATIC inspiration in 2027. For the first time, guests can experience all five Great Lakes together with [...]

Is an Expedition on Seabourn Venture Right for You?

by Wallace Immen in Canada 1

The sex lives of seahorses are even racier than you could imagine. And believe it or not, the global intrigues that led to what became known as the Guano Wars are more fascinating than any [...]

Insider’s Tips for Seeing Istanbul’s Big 5 in a Single Visit

August 17, 2023 1

Just scanning Istanbul’s minaret-studded skyline on the busy Bosphorus that divides Europe from Asia evokes images of genies and wizards and magical flying carpets. It’s Constantinople, the coveted city that inspired Crusades and Tales of […]

Windstar Without the Wind: Is it Still a Sailing Adventure on Star Breeze?

January 28, 2016 Comments Off

The familiar heroic strains of the theme from the movie 1492: Conquest of Paradise resonate from speakers on deck at the signature sail-away party on Windstar Cruises’ newest ship. All eyes are on the brilliant […]

Silversea Goes More Exotic on Land

July 23, 2014 Comments Off

A two day bush-walking safari in Kenya’s Tsavo East National Park, a Gorilla Forest camp in Uganda and an overland journey to Jaipur and the Taj Mahal in India are a sampling of exotic new […]

Viking’s on a Roll—Record Bookings and Innovative Ships

May 28, 2025 1

Viking’s got good news and that could mean you’ll have a tough time finding available space on one of their ships. But there’s more on the way and its fleet will soon top 100 ships. […]

The New Crop: Five Cruise Ships that Raise the Bar on Options and Style

November 11, 2019 1

As the decade draws to a close, a new crop of ships are being christened by the big players in cruising that promise to raise the standards in ship design, luxury and entertainment. Among the […]