Despite hurricanes Irma and Maria, Caribbean hotel occupancy only fell 1.2 points in 2017, according to hotel data firm STR. Occupancy was 66.4%, the lowest level in the region since 2012. Even though the hurricanes wiped out the fourth quarter …
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Millennial river cruise line U by Uniworld will be featured in the Feb. 5 episode of ABC’s “The Bachelor.” The B, one of the line’s two ships, will serve as the home for the female contestants while they are in …
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Within ten days of our wedding, my husband and I quit our jobs, gave away our furniture, stored our belongings, and took a flight out of New York—knowing we wouldn’t be back in the U.S. for at least a year. …
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It’s starting to feel like barely a week goes by without a river cruise line announcing a new television ad or social media campaign. The latest consumer marketing coup came this week, when U by Uniworld reported that it will …
Norwegian Cruise Line’s ship due in 2019 will be called the Norwegian Encore. In its inaugural deployment, the ship will sail seven-day Caribbean cruises from Miami seasonally. The Encore is due for delivery on Oct. 31, 2019. Reservation books will …
Summary: India‘s outbound leisure share remains significantly lower than the global average of 53% In 2016, there were 21.9 million departures by Indian nationals. By 2025, there will be estimated 13.9 million leisure departures The Indian outbound market in fact …
MIAMI (AP) — What are the latest cruise trends? Should consumers worry about Caribbean cruises after last year’s hurricanes? Do cruises still battle the perception that cruising is for the “overfed, the newlywed and the nearly dead”? Three experts discussed …
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Marrying the leisure traveler’s desire for more unique and immersive experiences with the convenience of cruising, Peregrine Adventures is increasing its small-ship charter tour business around the globe. In Europe alone, Peregrine this year is tripling the number of its …
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Illness or injury affecting a trip is a top concern for most cruisers Medical issues drive majority of travel insurance claims Cruise itinerary and reviews are key deciding factors when booking a cruise The Caribbean and Europe are preferred destinations …
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+1 This June 13, 2017 photo shows Celebrity Cruises’ Equinox at dock in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The ship carries 2,850 passengers, features a real grass lawn, Sky Observation Lounge and specialty restaurants like Tuscan Grille and Silk Harvest. (Joe …
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