Dreaming of strolling through the medieval streets of Dubrovnik, basking in the Croatian sun? The time to turn those dreams into reality is now, thanks to the upcoming big deal days such as Black Friday, Christmas, or January Sales that promise to make your Dubrovnik getaway even more enticing. Whether you’re an avid traveler or planning your first visit to the Pearl of the Adriatic, these … [Read more...]
Archives for 15/11/2023
World’s Longest Princess Cruise From Australia Unveiled
Princess Cruises has announced its 2025/26 Australian summer program, set to open for bookings at the end of November 2023. This program includes the Australian debut of Discovery Princess and the launch of the longest world cruise ever to sail roundtrip from Australia on the Crown Princess. Crown Princess and Discovery Princess will be based out of Sydney, while another Princess Cruises … [Read more...]
Carnival Passenger Banned for Life Due to Prohibited Item
A woman has been banned for life from sailing aboard any Carnival Cruise Line ship for packing CBD gummies along in her carry-on bag for an August 2023 cruise from Miami, Florida. Despite the controlled substance being conditionally legal in Florida, all major cruise lines prohibit such items, as is clearly stated on Carnival’s prohibited items list. Banned for Life for Legal … [Read more...]
Carnival Jubilee Successfully Completes Sea Trials
CARNIVAL JUBILEE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES SEA TRIALS AHEAD OF DEBUT IN GALVESTON, TEXAS Line’s Next New Ship to Officially Join Fleet in December Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Jubilee, successfully completes its first full round of sea trials. Now, she’s one more milestone closer to her monumental debut in Galveston, Texas on December 23. Carnival Jubilee’s sea … [Read more...]
Tauck on the Seine: Paris, Pampering and Passion
We’ve been writing about cruising — ocean, river, and expedition — for more than 20 years. Our Tauck cruise on the Seine had the most all-inclusive features we’ve ever enjoyed.Tauck, the Connecticut-based international travel company, has been in business since 1925 and clearly knows how to pamper its guests. As soon as we cleared customs at the Paris airport we saw a Tauck driver with our names. … [Read more...]
8 Best Mount Tamborine Walks – Tamborine National Park, Queensland
Your guide to the best Mount Tamborine walks, the home of Queensland’s first national park. Tamborine National Park is a nature lover’s paradise with so many rainforest walking tracks as well as wildlife, birdlife, and lookouts with amazing views. Tamborine Mountain is located in the south of Queensland. The famous Witches Falls section of this national park was Queensland’s first national park … [Read more...]
Upcoming Changes to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan in 2024
Alaska Airlines has announced some sweeping changes to its Mileage Plan loyalty program, which are set to come into effect in March 2024. The changes will affect everything from the way award charts are structured, to the way flights will be priced with partner airlines. Let’s take stock of the changes, including some of the awards that are moving up and down in price. Upcoming Changes to Alaska … [Read more...]
New Carnival Cruise Ship Completes Last Major Milestone Before Completion
Carnival Cruise Line’s third and final Excel class ship is currently under construction and just completed its last major milestone before completion. Carnival Jubilee is Carnival’s first ever cruise ship built in Germany and is currently in its final stages of construction. The ship celebrated a major milestone this week when it successfully completed sea trials. Each new cruise ship must … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Opens Diverse 2025-2026 Caribbean Voyages
Royal Caribbean International is opening a slew of bookings on its 2025-26 Caribbean cruise roster, offering vacationers six embarkation ports and multiple ships to choose from including what will be the biggest cruise ship at sea, Icon of the Seas. The new itineraries opened for sale to loyalty club members on November 15, 2023, and will open to the general public on November 16. Icon of the … [Read more...]
Comparing the cheapest cabin on Carnival Celebration vs Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas
I recently stayed in windowless interior cabins onboard Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas and Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Celebration. While Carnival Celebration is the newer ship of the two, Symphony of the Seas is the larger one, measuring over 44,000 gross registered tons more. As of November 2023, she is the second-largest cruise ship at sea. I traveled alone on both … [Read more...]
Radiance of the Seas 5-night Western Caribbean Cruise Compass – November 11, 2023
Intro TextHave our travel agency partner get you a free quote for a Royal Caribbean cruise State of residence State Which ship? What type of cabin would you like? Where are you interested in cruising? Appeared first on: Royalcaribbeanblog.com … [Read more...]
Scenic Group Offers Mega-Deals for Black Friday
Prepare to save big this Black Friday with Scenic Group’s mega-deals! Emerald Cruises and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours have announced deals for both lines for river and ocean sailings. Bookings made between November 15, 2023, and November 30, 2023, are combinable with 2-for-1 fares. MORE ABOUT THE DEALSEmerald Cruises: Up to $4,500 per suite savings on 2024 river sailings. Save … [Read more...]
Unforgettable Cruise Adventures of 2023
2023 unfolded as a year of exploration, unveiling new ships, uncharted destinations, and brand-new flavors around the world. Each destination was a chapter in our travel story, leaving us with memories that will last a lifetime.From meeting locals with heartwarming stories to adrenaline-pumping adventures off the beaten path, 2023 was a year filled with remarkable encounters and unexpected … [Read more...]
Cruise Couple Receive Damaged Cabin on Royal Caribbean Ship
Two guests boarding Royal Caribbean International’s Allure of the Seas did not receive the balcony stateroom they expected when they first got into their cabin and found no carpeting, upended furniture, no bedding, and industrial driers at work. Fortunately, the confusing situation was eventually sorted, but not without further aggravation and even more confusion. Cabin Damaged But Still … [Read more...]
New Orleans Hotels With Cruise Port & Airport Shuttles (Or Walking Distance to the Ship)
If you plan to sail from the Port of New Orleans for your next cruise, then there is a good chance you’ll be spending some time in town before your trip. A few hotels in New Orleans offer cruise shuttles. There are also within walking distance of the port. Not only is it a good idea to arrive to your port city at least a day early in case there are any delays in your travel, but New Orleans … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Cancels Two More Sailings for Ship Repair
Carnival Cruise Line has just announced the cancellation of two additional sailings of Carnival Panorama as the ship undergoes engine repairs to restore her maximum cruising speed. The December 9 and December 16, 2023 sailings are now cancelled due to complications in reaching an appropriate dry dock facility, but the ship will return fully repaired for the holiday sailing departing on December … [Read more...]
Crew Member Overboard From MSC Cruise Ship in the Caribbean
A search and rescue operation is underway in the waters off Puerto Rico after a man-overboard signal was issued on MSC Cruises’ MSC Seascape on November 14, 2023. The US Coast Guard is leading the search for a passenger believed to be a crew member on the ship, which is based at PortMiami. Search for Overboard Crew Member from MSC Seascape Guests onboard MSC Seascape learned a passenger was … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Announces New Cruises to the Caribbean for 2025-2026
Royal Caribbean has announced new six, seven, and eight night cruises to the Caribbean in 2025-2026 that are now open for bookings for Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members. The cruises will open to the general public for bookings tomorrow. These new cruises from Royal Caribbean depart from the following six different homeports: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Port Canaveral, Tampa, Galveston, and … [Read more...]
Aeroplan Launches Partnership with Journie Rewards
Today, Air Canada and Parkland Corporation have officially launched their loyalty partnership, and we now have details on this collaboration is going to work. As previously announced in April, Canada’s national airline and its largest fuel retailing company planned to launch a partnership between their respective loyalty programs: Aeroplan and Journie Rewards. For members of both programs, … [Read more...]
Newest Carnival Ship Complete Sea Trials With Great Results
The Meyer Werft shipyard has happily announced that Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Jubilee, has successfully completed her sea trials. The ship is already back at the dock in Eemshaven for finishing details before her upcoming delivery to the cruise line, when she will officially join the Carnival fleet. Carnival Jubilee Completes Sea Trials There is much jubilation at the … [Read more...]
Fincantieri and the Central Adriatic Sea System Authority signed agreement for the development of the port of Ancona
The Port System Authority of the Central Adriatic Sea (ADSP) and Fincantieri have signed a program agreement to foster the development of the port of Ancona. The agreement was signed today (3 November 2023 ) by Fincantieri’s CEO and Managing Director Pierroberto Folgiero and ADSP President Vincenzo Garofalo. The goal of the agreement is to develop the … [Read more...]
Regent Seven Seas Cruises announces Gift Card Incentive
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has exciting incentives in store for North American Travel Advisors! From November 13, 2023, through December 15, 2023, Travel Advisors will be rewarded a $1,000 gift card for each new 2024 booking!But that’s not all – there’s more to the excitement! Regent Seven Seas is strengthening its partnership with Fabergé, presenting an exclusive opportunity for one lucky Travel … [Read more...]
Why This Lesser Known Tropical Country In Central America Is Breaking Tourism Records
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5 Reasons Why Digital Nomads Are Flocking To This Sunny European Destination
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5 Reasons Why This Iconic Caribbean Country Just Broke Its All-Time Tourism Record
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Why This Lesser Known European City Is Surging In Popularity
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These Are The Top 5 Trending Destinations Right Now According To Airbnb
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U.S. State Department Issues New Travel Advisory For Belize
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Lindblad Expeditions And National Geographic Extend And Expand Strategic Relationship Through 2040
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. the recognized global leader and a pioneer in the expedition cruises and adventure travel industry, announced today the long-term extension and expansion of the Lindblad Expeditions brand’s strategic relationship with renowned exploration and scientific discovery brand National Geographic. Under the new agreement, the two companies have extended their … [Read more...]
Lindblad and National Geographic/Disney Extend Relationship: What This Means for Cruisers
Lindblad Expeditions has extended its relationship with National Geographic for 17 years, a move that has many growth implications for the veteran adventure cruise line. The agreement breaks down into several different areas. First, Lindblad will now be able to market its National Geographic-branded expedition cruises on a global level, as opposed to just in North America and Canada. The … [Read more...]