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Regent Plans More Space for Fewer Guests

Regent Seven Seas is thinking bigger with a reimagination of accommodations aboard its Explorer Class ships. Creating suites, a new suite category along with reduced ship capacities Regent says it will deliver an even more [...]
Cruises

Explora is Halfway to its Dream Fleet

Now there are three out of six. Explora Journeys has taken delivery of Explora III, marking a significant milestone in the growth of the luxury ocean travel brand. Explora represents MSC Group’s investment of more [...]
Abercrombie & Kent

Egypt Gears Up for a Nile Cruise Boom

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities has launched a new Digital Visa-on-Arrival System to simplify entry procedures for international travelers. The pilot phase of the new system has begun at Cairo International Airport, and [...]
AmaWaterways

Low Water Turns River Cruises Into Adventures

Soaring temperatures and drought that’s led to extremely low river levels in Europe are forcing cruise lines to adapt, with what some guests are calling “magical mystery cruises.”While the worst of the heat wave appears [...]
Cruise Lines

Victory Locks in Regional Flavors with Culinary Curator

Victory Cruise Lines is making a commitment to regional Canadian and American cuisine with a new Culinary Curator. James Beard Award winner and television personality Michelle Bernstein has been named Chef Partner.Working alongside the company’s [...]

Silversea Making a Dynamic Return to Asia

by Wallace Immen in Asia Comments Off on Silversea Making a Dynamic Return to Asia

Silversea Cruises is resuming sailing in Asia for the first time since the March 2020 pandemic shutdown, with four ships of the fleet doing cruises in the winter of 2023. Itineraries include Hong Kong, which [...]

A Polished Crystal Symphony Returns with New Features

September 1, 2023 Comments Off

Crystal Symphony has re-entered service with larger, revamped suites and a new roster of specialty dining restaurants. Following an extensive refurbishment after being purchased by A&K Travel Group, the luxury ship now accommodates just 606 […]

Rotterdam’s Art Goes Contemporary with a Nod to the Past

December 7, 2021 Comments Off

Getting off an elevator you could be greeted by a sculpture of an otter wearing a day-glo coat. Classic old-school vinyl platters or cassette tapes are transformed into musical tributes to David Bowie and Tina […]

In Florence: A Rare Antique Show in a Jewel Box

October 18, 2011 Comments Off

There were a dozen possible choices for a day ashore as Crystal Serenity docked in Livorno. Crystal Cruises’shore excursions offered expertly guided tours in the hill towns of Tuscany, rambles in Umbria , Pisa and […]

Oiran for a Day: An Ultimate Fantasy Makeover in a Tokyo Studio

October 22, 2019 Comments Off

“I became aware of all the magnificent silk wrapped around my body, and had the feeling I might drown in beauty”— From Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden. By Lisa Stephens The image of […]