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AmaWaterways

Cruises Steering Far from Middle East–If They Can

With the Middle East conflict spreading at an epidemic rate, cruise lines are scrambling to avoid disruption and planning far ahead to steer clear of an epic storm. Some were caught in the crosshairs. Four [...]
Canada

Four Seasons Yachts Keeps Launch Low Key

The long-awaited Four Seasons I has begun her inaugural season, a Mediterranean voyage,coinciding with the 65th anniversary of Four Seasons Hotels and the opening of its first hotel on the first day of spring in [...]
Caribbean

How to Save as Sea Cloud Expands its Routes

Sea Cloud Cruises is adding immersive routes for its elegant sailing ships in 2027 and 2028 and you can save by booking now. Modern sailing yachts Sea Cloud Spirit and Sea Cloud II are plotting [...]
AmaWaterways

AmaSofia Joins the Fleet in Spectacular Style

AmaWaterways showcased the new colors and branding of its river fleet with the gala christening of its newest ship, AmaSofia.AmaSofia was christened during a ceremony on the Rhine attended by 1,200 members of the travel [...]
Celebrity Cruises

A Luxury Opportunity to Scratch Your Galapagos Itch

The Galapagos Islands are always a wish-list destination and Celebrity Cruises is opening a new chapter of cruises on their purpose-built exploration ship Celebrity Flora. Bookings are open for more than 50 all-inclusive sailings in [...]

Fishing shacks become summer homes in Olden Norway

Seabourn Sojourn’s Olden Day Shows Why Norway’s the Stuff of Fairy Tales

by Wallace Immen in Europe Comments Off on Seabourn Sojourn’s Olden Day Shows Why Norway’s the Stuff of Fairy Tales

When Seabourn Sojourn docks in Olden, Norway, the local population doubles. The village is olden all right– with several of its houses and its iconic church dating back to the 1700s. And the setting is [...]

Oceania’s Lesson Takes Shoppers to the Kasbah—Snakes Included

November 8, 2013 Comments Off

A snake charmer was doing head fakes with a five-foot-long viper he’d wrapped around his neck like a scarf. A couple of times he seemed to actually kiss it while a duo of horn players […]

5 Chilling Facts About Life and the Universe at Icy Strait Point

July 26, 2014 Comments Off

The aboriginal inhabitants of Alaska don’t need a Big Bang Theory to explain the creation of the world. They’ve got a Big Bird Theory that’s even more bizarre because it claims the universe we know […]

How Do They Make Meals as Grand as the Rocky Mountaineer’s Vistas?

March 31, 2015 Comments Off

Your task today and every day is to create gourmet meals for more than 70 guests. And you have to do it in a kitchen space not much larger than a mini-van. Here’s your apron; […]

Silversea Joins the Royal Family but Will Still Operate Independently

June 14, 2018 Comments Off

In one of the most dramatic changes in the cruise industry in years, Silversea Cruises is becoming part of the Royal Caribbean family. In a $2-billion deal, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is acquiring a 66.7 […]

Relaxing in Roatan, in Search of the Perfect Beach

February 7, 2023 1

Sparking blue waters line a beautiful wave-free beach of fine white sand. Palm trees sway in a gentle breeze while friendly bartenders offer up as many cool drinks as you want. It’s the picture that […]