-
Book early for discounts on Greenland voyages
Hurtigruten – formerly known as Norwegian Coastal Voyage – is offering incentives on visits to Greenland, a place that I myself would love to return to one day. Book any Greenland voyage with them before 31st January 2008 and receive $500 off on suites and $350 on other state roo
-
Uniworld Grand River Cruises
Ride along the colourful and historic waterways of Russia, sail on five star ships in China, or take a Uniworld Grand River Cruise in Egypt. View the video to discover why Uniworld has been taking experienced travellers all around the globe for more than 30 years.
-
The worldwide winners of this year's World Travel Awards
The full list of winners of the World Travel Awards which I mentioned in an earlier post have now been published on their site. The worldwide winners (as opposed to those winners for specific continents, regions or categories) are as follows:
World’s Leading Airline – British Ai
-
Royal Rendezvous for Cunard Queens
The year will start in celebration with the spectacular meeting of all three Cunard Queens in New York harbour for a Royal Rendezvous, on 13th January 2008. The event will mark the first time in the company’s 168-year history that three Cunard Queens have been in service simultaneousl
-
A circus that is all at sea
Just when you thought you’d seen everything possible on a cruise ship, whether it be an aquapark or a $39m penthouse, then along comes something completely new. P&O Cruises are claiming they’ll have the first circus school at sea. Whether there’s truly a market for thi
-
Docking a cruise ship
Surely it’s not that difficult, is it? Try this fun, interactive game from easyCruise and get an insight into just how difficult it might really be. I got as far an attempt to dock in the Grenadines but was scuppered by strong winds. Hats off to easyCruise for a great idea for a vir
-
Pole to pole cruises from Hurtigruten
Last year Norwegian Coastal Voyage Inc. changed its name to Hurtigruten to reflect their new global identity. What started as the world’s most beautiful voyage along the Norwegian coast has expanded to incredible journeys to the Arctic, Greenland and Antarctica, and even an incredible
-
Is cruising not for you?
If you’re one of those who have always declared that you’ll never ever go on a cruise, then watch this 3-minute ad from Royal Caribbean and maybe you’ll think again. Post a comment and tell us if changes your views at all.
-
64 WallyPower from Wally Yachts
Renowned as a yacht maker, Wally Yachts has unveiled its latest model, the 64 WallyPower. This vessel integrates design and function, and combines large interior volumes with high performance, sea keeping, and wide open air areas. Capable of reaching speeds of up to 50 knots and with a 300 m
-
A stunning Norwegian cruise
Enjoy this seven-minute clip of “the world’s most beautiful sea voyage”, courtesy of Hurtigruten.
-
Norwegian Jade to remain in Europe
For the first time in more than 40 years, Norwegian Cruise Line is going to deploy one of its ships in Europe for the whole year round. The 2,400-passenger Norwegian Jade will remain in Europe until the spring of 2010 – a change from the original plans to sail back to the US in Novembe
-
Crystal Adventures
Luxury specialist Crystal Cruises is raising its own shore-side bar with lavish, over-the-top Crystal Adventures in Europe. New “extreme luxury” tours, designed for a discerning few, boast European sports cars, helicopters and private yachts to explore European destinations in ex
-
Refurbishment plans for luxury Silversea Cruises guest ships
Silversea Cruises are going to bring the interiors of their 296-guest ships – Silver Cloud and Silver Wind – in line with the style and glamour of their newest ship, Silver Spirit, says Luxury Travel Magazine. This 540-guest ship is scheduled to hit the waters in December 2009, a
-
Luxury cruises on the Amazon
Here’s a first. Aqua Expeditions is to run a luxury ship – the M/V Aqua – on the Amazon. The vessel has 8 suites and 4 master suites, a generous top-level observation deck, an elegant dining room, indoor and outdoor lounges, and a boutique shop. Rates start from around $50
-
Is the customer always right?
In an interesting story from the Associated Press, the cruise line Royal Caribbean has taken the rather bold step of banning a Cleveland couple from its ships… for serial complaining. It would seem that Brenda and Gerald Moran, despite travelling with the company on six occasions in t
-
Join a photographic cruise to Antarctica with A&K
Bring Antarctica’s beauty home from a special photographic cruise of Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands. From the 19th November professional photographer Richard Harker joins the experts on the ‘Minerva ‘ for a 21-day journey to help aspiring photographers capture
-
Celebrity's 2
Celebrity Cruises are having a two-day sale that runs today and tomorrow only. Book a cruise on your choice of Celebrity ships - sailing October 1, 2008 through November 30, 2009 - to many of their exciting destinations and you’ll receive up to $200 on-board credit per stateroom, plus
-
Complimentary upgrades from Crystal Cruises
Escape winter’s chill and explore tropical waters on a Trans-Atlantic or Panama Canal cruise with Crystal and receive a free one-category upgrade to a verandah stateroom. Embark on one of their 10- or 11-day cruises conveniently beginning or ending in Miami. Delight in the luxury of Cr
-
The yacht that Porsche built
A luxury watercraft created by Porsche and a Miami-based boat maker named Fearless. Yours for $350,000.
-
Ever been downgraded? Know your rights!
Have you ever been downgraded on a flight or cruise? If you’ve paid for premium seats, make sure you kick up a fuss, and don’t be tempted by vouchers – with terms and conditions associated with them – in compensation. With reference to this, read what Linda Burbank h
Total
490 -travel
FirstPage PreviousPage NextPage LastPage CurrentPage:
13/25 20-travel/Page GoTo Page:
