Following similar policy changes by Carnival and Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line will pay travel agents if clients redeem a future cruise credit. Should an NCL guest redeem a future cruise certificate issued after June 1, 2018, the guest’s agent …
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Video Silversea luxury cruise ship cut in half for massive 49 foot expansion As part of a $100 million renovation, the Silversea ship Silver Spirit was cut in half to prepare for a massive 49-foot expansion. What’s a cruise company …
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One of the hottest culinary trends on the high seas is barbecue, a made-in-the-USA specialty that is popping up on several cruise brands eager to offer new and distinctive culinary experiences. Carnival Cruise Line launched the movement toward slow smoking …
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It’s no wonder Cruise Planners just won the silver Travvy Award for Best Travel Technology Provider. The American Express Travel Representative utilizes artificial intelligence (AI), mobile apps and more to train travel agents and make them “tech-perts.” Among such innovations …
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The SkySea’s Golden Era ship will be sold off with the ending of the Ctrip-Royal Caribbean joint venture. Photo: Igor Grochev / Shutterstock China’s cruise was set to boom in the next few years according to both international stakeholders and …
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After the boat trip, I had a long lunch next to the docks, at the bare-bones Indian River Bar Grill. As I drank a Kubuli (or three), and ate chicken and rice (with spicy-creamy house-made pepper sauce!), I observed the …
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Guests at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom this week may have noticed a very important change to the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. On Monday, the famous “Redhead” from the ride has assumed a new, slightly more empowered role as part …
For most brides-to-be, the honeymoon is an excuse for a week or two of relaxation, pampering, and couple bonding after a stressful wedding — perhaps a lovely destination in the Caribbean, or wine tasting in Italy. But when the bride …
Noah Bouillon, a 27-year-old travel blogger, paid less than $400 for a honeymoon to Fiji and New Zealand that was valued at around $14,000. (Photo courtesy of Noah Bouillon) Getting engaged is a momentous occasion. You pose for the perfect …
Now this is slow travel. Some might call barging river cruising downsized, but it’s really its own unique sector of the water travel market. While barge travel might largely be a French phenomenon, it is growing in popularity throughout Europe. …
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