RCI, the world’s largest vacation exchange company, selected World Travel Holdings as its private-label cruise partner. World Travel Holdings agents are now booking cruises online and directly for RCI’s members, who number in the millions, through RCI Cruise. ‘We are …
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To mark World Maritime Day on Sept. 26, Regent Seven Seas Cruises published a series of tips from one of its captains, Serena Melani, on how to get added value from a cruise in the Mediterranean. Melani is a 30-year …
WHY IT RATES: As many as 1,000 agencies received gifts and the chance to climb aboard for Norwegian Encore’s inaugural sailing this November.—Patrick Clarke, TravelPulse Senior Writer. Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, celebrated 1,000 travel agencies …
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In early 2021, Disney Cruise Line will return to New Orleans for a limited-time with sailings to the Bahamas and Caribbean, along with cruises to tropical destinations from Texas, California, and Florida. Back by popular demand, the Disney Wonder will …
With the proliferation of automatic tipping and extra charges for everything from spinning classes to cappuccino, it’s little wonder that base cruise fares seldom reveal the actual cost of the voyage. While most luxury cruise lines still offer all-inclusive pricing, …
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Those slick TV ads can make a cruise look like the “dream come true” experience of a lifetime. And a cruise can, in fact, be a wonderful experience. But sometimes that experience morphs from dream to disaster. A cruise is …
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Upon its return to Port Tampa Bay in 2020, Holland America Line is ramping up its Caribbean cruise offerings. Adding Western Caribbean and Gulf ports in Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala to the line’s existing Caribbean offerings, Veendam will sail roundtrip …
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One morning, I took part in a cookery class in the professional Miele kitchen, making summer rolls and a Malaysian-style curry. Then, later, in the revamped clubby-looking Collins bar (formerly the Herrenzimmer gin bar) – now complete with record player …
Hitwise’s UK Travel Report found that interest in cruises among 18-24 year olds had increased by a massive 49%. However, marketing tactics used by cruise brands are still often aimed towards older demographics or families – Royal Caribbean’s ‘family first’ …
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Rough weather in the Mediterranean Sea left more than 1,000 travelers stranded when they were unable to return to their ship after a shore excursion. According to The Daily Express, passengers from the PO Cruises’ Azura were taken ashore by …
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