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Flying's Never Been so Fun: Check Out these First-Class 'Hotel Suites' in the Sky
Airlines are making it harder and harder to deny yourself the pleasure of first-class travel, especially on long-distance, overnight flights to Europe where you want to arrive feeling well-rested and refreshed. No longer is the first-class cabin just about seats that are bigger, farther apart and lying flatter with food service on china rather than plastic...
Read More »What Exactly is a Luxury Expedition Cruise? An Expert Dispels Myths About One of the Hottest Trends in Cruising
What’s the real difference between a luxury, small ship cruise and a luxury expedition cruise? Many cruise travelers don't know what they’re missing. So cruise travel journalist Lynn Elmhirst sat down with Seabourn’s Jen Martin to discuss why – even if you’ve already sailed to Antarctic with Seabourn, for example, you might want to go again with...
Read More »Travel Is Our Tradition
You may believe us when we claim that sailing the oceans with Holland America Line is a tradition because we have been doing so for more than 150 years. Their cruises provide world-class accommodations, must-see locations, and service that has won awards. They are your dependable vacation companion, not just a cruise line.Perfectly Sized ShipsThe cruise...
Read More »It's Time to Chill Out
Remember walking the beach in Bora Bora, watching the sunset – or having coffee in that romantic café in Rome, or perhaps it was Paris? Oh, the days before childrenWe all remember what it was like being young, and while some things haven’t changed as to what kids want in a vacation (a big pool, lots...
Read More »Europe
IntroductionEurope, that ancient land of knights and kings, has many attractions for travelers. It is a land steeped in history and culture. From the medieval cities to the rolling hills of Ireland and the spectacular fjords of Norway, Europe offers vacationers everything from ancient ruins to modern cities. Book now to discover a continent full of...
Read More »How These Hotels in Japan are Celebrating Cherry Blossom Season
Early spring in Japan spells ‘sakura,’ or cherry blossom season, when the entire country is awash in the lacy, pale pink blooms on millions of cherry trees lining rivers, avenues, mountainsides and park walks. A culture obsessed with seasonality values perhaps cherry blossom season the most, and this may be the best time to immerse yourself in...
Read More »The Wine Region You Can’t Miss on a Danube River Cruise in Hungary
King Louis XIV of France called it the ‘wine of kings, the king of wines,’ but remarkably, this Hungarian wine remains under the radar for many wine lovers today. For over a thousand years, Tokaj wines were served to royalty, and now, they are a treasure for modern travelers to Hungary to discover. A perfect opportunity...
Read More »More Than 150 New ‘Nazca Lines’ Discovered in Peru
This ancient wonder of the world just keeps getting better – and more mysterious. Researchers have recently discovered 168 more geoglyphs carved into the ground in the Nazca region of Peru, three hours south of Lima. Like the 358 other Nazca lines already recorded to date, the new ones are believed to date back 2000 years. Most of...
Read More »A Bit Of Italy, Molto Fun!
Carnival Venezia Sailing - from New York In 2023!It’s a long way from Venice to NYC, but Carnival Venezia thinks the two could be next-door neighbors. This ship sails from its Big Apple homeport, year-round, starting in spring 2023!And what can NYC find in this ship? Well, there’s more than a little Italy in this one...
Read More »5 Tips When Cruising With Family & Kids
Which type of vacation is guaranteed to offer something for everyone? A family cruise! And on a Carnival cruise, FUN is guaranteed, —no wonder they’ve been named ‘Best Cruise Line For Families by U.S. News & World Report.’ A Carnival cruise has dedicated facilities for kids and teens, retreats for parents and exciting shore excursions, all...
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