Last week’s record-breaking European heat wave no doubt stirred a few jitters about a possible repeat of last summer, when a persistent hot, dry spell played havoc with fall river cruise schedules. But a weekend of rain brought needed relief, …
Despite heat waves, operators say Europe’s water levels healthy Read more »
WHY IT RATES: A golf- or whisky-themed cruise through the Scottish Highlands, a wine-lover’s cruise through Burgundy and an opera-oriented cruise in Venice all speak to their passengers’ shared passions while exploring those iconic regions that are virtually synonymous with …
European Waterways’ New Themed Experiential Cruises for 2020 Read more »
There’s a lot to like about the southern Caribbean island of Grenada. It’s very easy-going, isn’t particularly developed and has fantastic beaches, a mountainous and rainforested interior, and St George’s; one of the region’s prettiest capitals. On the accommodation front, …
The best boutique hotels in Grenada, from hilltop escapes to beachside villas Read more »
Romance is alive and well in the steamy city of Rio, whether you prefer a mountainous retreat at Tuakaza complete with secluded balcony overlooking the rainforest or grabbing a gown and holing up in one of Janeiro’s swoon-inducing oceanfront rooms …
Romance in Rio: 8 of the best hotels for couples in Brazil’s steamy city Read more »
On our cruise radar this week, Sea Princess rescues three sailors in the Caribbean, CMV announces a flash sale for the Amazon, a new terminal opens in Belfast and more. Sea Princess to the rescue! Rescued seafarers pictured on the …
Cruise news: Sea Princess rescues stranded sailors and more Read more »
The Chairman of the SER (Social Economic Council) of St.Maarten, Ir. Damien Richardson is taking the private initiative to request that CESALC (The Economic and Social Councils Network for Latin America and the Caribbean) evaluates the nature of airlift in …
Is there a solution for air connection in the Caribbean? | Buzz travel Read more »
Booking.com’s plan to take a cut of mandatory hotel fees has landed the OTA in some hot water with Caribbean hoteliers. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has taken a hard-line stance against Booking’s move to collect commissions on …
Caribbean resorts up in arms over Booking’s stance on fees Read more »
Venice has called on other popular cruise destinations to unite in an appeal for new cruise ship rules. Pino Musolino, chairman of the northern Adriatic Sea port authority, has written to eight other cruise ports asking them to “join forces” …
Venice calls on European ports to unite and tackle cruise ship problems Read more »
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption ABTA said more than 50,000 holidaymakers were affected and 400 were already on holiday Two package holiday firms have collapsed, affecting more than 50,000 travellers. Malvern Group, which incorporates Manchester-based Late Rooms and York-based …
Super Break and Late Rooms holiday firms in administration Read more »
The more we do something, the more we learn. Each experience allows us to be a little bit more savvy and able to avoid the mistakes of the past. The same goes for cruising. The more you go, the more equipped you are with …