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Caribbean

Life Under Sail Just Got More Adventurous

There are quicker ways to cruise, but there’s nothing more romantic and intimaate than doing it the timeless way, under thousands of square feet of billowing sails. And two cruise lines that specialize in sailing [...]
Azamara Cruises

Split Decision: What’s The Dalmatian Coast’s Hottest Spot?

These massive walls have defended against centuries of conquests. Beautiful squares are filled with flowers, food and music. The medieval towns along the Dalmatian coast of the Adriatic have been the fantasy settings for the [...]
Cruises

Scenic Teams Up with Master Canadian Chefs

Canadian culinary stars Chefs Lynn Crawford and Lora Kirk are teaming up with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours for a culinary journey along Portugal’s Douro River. A Chef’s Culinary Adventure of Delightful Douro, sails round [...]
Asia

Oceania Wants You to Settle in for a Very Long Voyage

Oceania Cruises is stretching the definition of cruises to remarkable lengths. A new menu of options includes cruises that range from 31-day explorations to 180-day circumnavigations.Oceania’s fleet will be calling at more than 600 destinations [...]
Celebrity Beyond

Mystery Solved! Why Captain McCue Jumped Ship

Capt. Kate McCue is resigning from her role as captain at Four Seasons Yachts and intends to spend more time with her family. She shared the decision in an Instagram video in which she says [...]

6 Tips for Taking an Uplifting Plunge at Budapest’s Most Famous Spa

by Wallace Immen in 10 Best Lists Comments Off on 6 Tips for Taking an Uplifting Plunge at Budapest’s Most Famous Spa

It’s not just warm water, it’s an opportunity to connect with the revitalizing essence of the Earth. After a couple of hours soaking in the mineral-rich springs of the Szechenyi Baths in Budapest my whole [...]

On and Off the Sidewalks of New York, in Search of Stunning Interiors

October 16, 2018 Comments Off

Back before office towers were just boxes of concrete, steel and glass, artisans in New York created grand lobbies filled with whimsy. The Big Apple’s theaters were showcases of art and even banks were gilded […]

Bliss Will be Yours to Define in Features of Norwegian’s New Ship

August 20, 2017 1

What’s your definition of bliss? On Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, it might be racing electric cars on the deck at speeds up to 30 MPH. Or it could be playing outdoor laser tag at […]

Emerald’s Canadian Godmother

February 28, 2017 Comments Off

Award-winning CTV network newscaster Coleen Christie has been named the godmother of Emerald Waterways’ newest Star Ship, Emerald Destiny. She’s the first Canadian godparent for Emerald. “We’re thrilled that Coleen Christie has agreed to be […]

Fast-growing AmaWaterways Adds Executive Strength

February 11, 2025 Comments Off

Family-owned AmaWaterways has been expanding so quickly the founders are bringing in new talent to boost the leadership team. Former Disney and hospitality industry executive Catherine Powell will join AmaWaterways as President, working alongside well-known […]

Better Watch Out Santa: We’re Coming to Visit You at the Pole

March 25, 2024 1

Ho, ho, ho, who wouldn’t go? An 18-night icebreaking voyage all the way to the North Pole in July is among Abercrombie & Kent’s innovative new small-ship expeditions for 2024. There will be a cocktail […]