First Class Flights: Upping the Ante on Prices and Perks
First class flights may be affordable for those using a corporate credit card or hard-earned points, but did you know there are some first class flights that may cost as much as a down payment on a house for a one-way ticket? Consider a first class flight on Etihad from New York to Abu Dhabi. […]
New Princess Cruise Ship Amenity: Boutique Fitness Experiences
New Princess cruise ship amenities focus not just on fun but also fitness. The latest cruise add-on is helping guests stick to their 2023 New Year’s resolutions – even when on vacation – by expanding the onboard fitness classes available with the addition of workouts from the most popular boutique fitness brands in the industry, including Pure Barre, YogaSix and […]
Around the World Cruise on Viking Reveals Tempting Itineraries for 2024
Around the world cruise itineraries on Viking offer some gems within as the latest 2024 -2025 World Cruise itineraries open for booking. Topping these around the world cruise itineraries is the Viking World Voyage I, which sails the globe in 180 days, visiting 37 countries and 85 ports, with overnight stays in 13 iconic cities. The queen of Viking’s upcoming around […]
Flower Festivals Present Warm Edge to Winter’s Wrath
Flower festivals By Susan Mckee Flower festivals are in bloom again. And if it’s February it must the time for orchid shows. The wild tropical plant that’s become a reliable greenhouse bloomer brightens the days as the countdown to spring continues. Orchidaceae, the Orchid family, is a diverse group of flowering plants belonging to the […]
Cruise to Iceland or Mexico as the Next Big Trip
Cruise to Iceland. The destination is expected to become the new “it” itinerary next year and Holland America Line (HAL) is getting onboard with the demand with 29 sailings that range from weeklong getaways and longer, with more in-depth journeys. The close-to-home cruises that depart or end in Boston, Massachusetts are set up for family getaways and […]
Wellness in Mind: Top Wellness Trends for 2023
Wellness is the agenda at the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), which releases its annual “Future of Wellness” report, with the 12 wellness trends for 2023. Several motifs are clear … Extreme differences in consumer values. Patterns reflect a dramatic shift in consumer values brought about by the pandemic: away from a “self-obsessed” wellbeing to a demand for science and […]
Asia Cruise Becomes Exotic Inspiration Aboard Oceania Riviera
Asia cruise planning has become all the easier with Oceania Cruises’ re-inspired Riviera, which will sail in Asia for the first time due to unprecedented guest demand this 2023-2024 season. The 1,238-guest ship will offer travelers stylish cruising way in breathtaking locales across Asia, putting cultural immersion and culinary excellence at the forefront of the travel experience. Better than new, Riviera Asia cruise heads to Asia […]
Discovery Princess, Enchanted Princess: New “Secret Suite” Experience Revealed
By Barbara Beckley Discovery Princess, Enchanted Princess, two of the latest ships to launch in the Princess Cruises fleet, now offer a rare experience that only those in the know … know. Introduced in November 2022, Princess Cruises new “360: An Extraordinary Experience” is making waves as the line’s newest ultra-innovative, ultra-gourmet and ultra-exclusive perk. Available by […]
Canceled Cruise Stories: Does this Sound Familiar?
Canceled cruise stories are not rare these days and fill the air at many a dinner gathering. Take Carolynne James’s tale, for instance. A week before her Rhine river cruise last spring, she got some bad news: Uniworld had canceled her sailing and issued a future cruise credit. But James, a retired office administrator from […]
Danube Cruise Tops Line-Up for 2024 Disney River Cruise Itineraries
Adventures by Disney guests will experience European landscapes and cultures with sailings on the Rhine River, the Danube River and the Seine River. Each itinerary will offer Disney’s signature storytelling themes but with the complement of hassle-free travel. Headlining the 2024 lineup is a new Danube cruise: “Danube River Cruise: Magical Holidays.” Its departure marks […]
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