In 35 years of operations, Vantage Deluxe World Travel has garnered some prestigious awards for its tour and cruise products. But the Boston-based company hasn’t earned many accolades from travel agents. “We weren’t really agent-friendly,” Deirdre Dirkman, Vantage’s vice president …
Disney Cruise Line was named the top mega-ship ocean cruise line by readers of Travel + Leisure, beating out three-time consecutive winner Cunard. Emerging from No. 2 last year to claim the top spot, Disney Cruise Line was buoyed by …
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In 2018, cruising was estimated to be a more than $45.6 billion industry, and in 2019, 30 million passengers are expected to cruise, according to a Cruise Lines International Association report. So whether you’re a first-time cruiser or a veteran, choosing where …
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The parents of Chloe Wiegand are suing Royal Caribbean after their 18-month-old toddler fell 11 stories from the ship’s open window. USA TODAY
Cruise Line Recognized Second Consecutive Year for Lotus Spa and Fitness Offerings Princess Cruises was recognized by SHAPE magazine in the Healthy Travel Awards for the cruise line’s Lotus Spa (pictured above), fitness center and family friendly offerings SANTA CLARITA, …
The ‘mega cruises’ are harming the environment, the island’s aesthetic appeal, and local quality of life. The people of Palma are angry. Residents of the main city of Mallorca, one of Spain’s Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea, are speaking …
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Uncrowded, soft-sand beaches, sunset cruises, dreamy views unfurling into the distance of verdant, mountainous scenery, plunging waterfalls up in the rainforest, lively bars down on the coast… the Caribbean island of Grenada has a great deal to commend it for …
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCCL) raised the midpoint of its forecast for 2019 earnings by $31 million after reporting higher second-quarter net income. The company said it earned $472.8 million in the quarter ended June 30, up from $466 million …
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The unprecedented levels of sargassum seaweed that washed up on Caribbean beaches in 2018 resulted in estimated clean-up costs of US$120 million, according to Minister of Tourism and Co-Chair of the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCM), Hon. …
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By Carolyn Crist Tourists to the Caribbean may not realize that a brown drifting seaweed that’s been piling up on beaches in recent years is dangerous, researchers say. Travelers and doctors alike should be aware that prolonged contact with the …