The Ritz-Carlton, Herzliya in Tel-Aviv Launches New Spa Experience
One of Tel-Aviv, Israel’s top luxury hotels is offering a revamped spa experience for guests in collaboration with Christina, Israel’s renowned skincare line. Located in the prestigious Herzliya section of the city alongside miles of beach and the Herzliya Marina, The Ritz-Carlton Herzliya
EXPLORA JOURNEYS NAMES DIEGO MICHELOZZI Captain of EXPLORA I
Explora Journeys hass announced the appointment of Captain Diego Michelozzi as the Master of EXPLORA I, the first of six vessels to join the luxury travel brand’s fleet in 2023. Earlier this year, Explora Journeys announced the appointment of Captain Serena Melani, who will alternate with Captain
MSC Opera To Become Floating Hotel For the World Cup
Soccer fans traveling to the World Cup in Doha, Qatar, can look forward to a fun new cruise and hotel experience. MSC cruises has announced that MSC Opera will become a cruise ship hotel experience between November 19th and December 19th for the World Cup soccer tournament! MSC Cruises and Qatar’
Island Hopping The Four Seasons in The Maldives
These days, there are a few new boxes to tick when I’m choosing a luxury holiday. It used to be the size of the bed, and if my suite had a plunge pool; now it’s how green the resort is and what conservation projects they’re involved in. Sounds like a headache? It doesn’t have to […]
Spooky Savannah: Hauntings in This Southern City
Imagine waking up startled in the darkness to a crying ghost, her tears dribbling on your face. “She haunts the upstairs waiting for her lover to return,” says Patrick Godley, owner of Savannah’s historic 17Hundred90 Inn & Restaurant. He’s spinning out a lament for Anna, believed to be t
Biscuits are Just the Beginning on American Queen Voyages
American Queen Voyages’ culinary ambassador, Chef Regina Charboneau, may be known as “The Biscuit Queen” — a title bestowed upon her by The New York Times when they reviewed her feather-light biscuits. But after a taste of her culinary genius during a Columbia and Snake River sailing aboard
OCEANIA CRUISES REVEALS NEW INNOVATIVE MIXOLOGY EXPERIENCES DEBUTING MAY 2023
Oceania Cruises has exceeded expectations with the introduction of a brand-new revolutionary bar program set to debut on the company’s newest vessel. The first of Oceania Cruises’ all-new line of Allura Class ships, Vista, will make its debut on May 20, 2023. With a maximum capacity of 1,200 gue
Oceania Cruises Offers Free Land Program For 2023 Itineraries
Oceania Cruises, a leading culinary and destination-focused cruise line, shared a new program for select 2023 voyages. The Free Land Program invites guests to dig deeper into the world’s most exotic destinations this year. “Each of our land programs delve deep into the rich history, cult
Viking Celebrates 25th Anniversary in Amsterdam
This past Friday marked Viking River Cruises’ 25th anniversary in business as a “world-leading river cruise line.”. Viking celebrated the milestone anniversary with a momentous celebration in Amsterdam. For the very first time, all of Viking’s three classes of ships met in Amsterdam and set
Old Florida through New Eyes
History, nature, local cuisine, and upscale accommodations await travelers who indulge in a leisurely drive along Highway A1A in Northeast Florida. Spend time getting to know the area and soak up the sunshine along the 67 miles of roadways connecting Amelia Island and historic St. Augustine. Amelia
Cruise Deal of the Week – September 30, 2022
Happy Friday Cruisers! Holland America Line has been busy over the past month with the revival of their Grand Australia and New Zealand voyages in 2024 and the lifting of Canadian pandemic protocols, resulting in an elimination of vaccine requirements and allowing more travelers to return to cruisin
Viking Cruises Delivers New Expedition Ship Viking Polaris
New ship alert! Today, the delivery ceremony for Viking Cruises’ second expedition ship, Viking Polaris, took place at Fincantieri’s VARD shipyard in Søviknes, Norway. Viking’s first expedition ship, Viking Octantis, was delivered by the same shipyard in December 2021. On Septembe
MSC Reveals New Entertainment Features Aboard MSC Seascape
MSC Cruises has shared new entertainment offerings available on board the upcoming MSC Seascape coming in November 2022! Along with six new productions, the ship will also feature a 20’s themed cabaret and more! “MSC Seascape is an exciting new addition to our Seaside Class of ships with s
Hurricane Ian Disrupts Cruise Line Itineraries: Here’s What We Know
With the life-threatening weather and Hurricane Ian moving closer, many cruise lines have had to adjust previously scheduled stops and reroute several ships to safer less-threatening locations. Norwegian Cruise Line’s The Norwegian Sky, has rerouted a Sunday round-trip from Miami previously sch
Disney Cruise Line Drops Vaccine Requirement
Some great news on this Tuesday morning! Disney Cruise Line has removed mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations from their list of embarkation protocols starting October 14, 2022. Unvaccinated guests will be allowed to sail, but will still be required to test negative for COVID-19 prior to embarkation. Th
Japan to Reopen Tourism on October 11th
After two and a half years of closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the government of Japan officially announced the opening of individual travelers for tourism beginning on October 11, 2022. Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has been closed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and is
Paul Gauguin Cruises Opens Bookings for 2024
Paul Gauguin Cruises has now opened reservations for its 2024 voyages, featuring 33 trips with 7 unique destinations and itineraries. Cruise-goers can also take advantage of two brand new expeditions exploring Tahiti, the South Pacific, Fiji, and Polynesia. The cruise will sail on board the m/s Paul
Canada Ends All COVID-19 Requirements for Entry
Good news for those heading out on leaf-peeping cruises in New England or a final tour around the Alaskan coast this fall. Canada has announced that starting October 1, 2022, all COVID-19 border requirements, including vaccination, mandatory use of ArriveCAN, and any testing and quarantine/isolation
Cruise Deal of the Week – September 23, 2022
Happy Friday, Cruisers! It was a big week for Princess Cruises as not only did they announce a new ship, but also we’re just a couple of weeks away from the premier of The Real Love Boat, a reality dating show hosted on board Regal Princess. It’s also the first day of Fall, one of t
Hurtigruten Norway Launches First Hybrid Ship: MS Richard With
Hurtigruten Norway launched the company’s first environmentally friendly battery powered hybrid ship, MS Richard With, making it the first of 7 ships in the Coastal Express fleet to receive sustainable upgrades. The ship features state of the latest in technology and claims to reduce Nitrogen oxid
