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Archives for 23/11/2023
Balearic Islands See Huge Increase in Cruise Arrivals
The Balearic Islands have witnessed a significant surge in cruise passenger numbers this year, marking a strong recovery post-pandemic and a growing preference for these picturesque Spanish destinations among cruise passengers. During the first ten months of the year, the Balearic Islands, which include Mallorca, Ibiza, and Menorca, welcomed over two million guests from cruise ships. However, … [Read more...]
The ultimate post-party chill out: a luxury yacht charter in the Balearics
For years the Balearics have been attracting the crème de la crème of society from around the world with many returning again and again, having been charmed by the coastline, culture and world-famous nightlife. The four islands of Ibiza, Menorca, Mallorca and Formentera lie within easy cruising of each other making for a perfect luxury yacht charter vacation. There is no denying the … [Read more...]
Review: Adani Lounge Mumbai (Eastern Wing)
Before our flight from Mumbai to Mauritius, the second major leg of our trip, we made a pitstop in the Adani Lounge Mumbai (Eastern Wing). With a few hours to spare before our flight, we decided to visit and see what the lounge was all about. In This Post Adani Lounge Mumbai (Eastern Wing) – Access & Entry The Adani Lounge Mumbai (Eastern Wing) is situated within the international … [Read more...]
Hilton Honors Elite Status: Guide to Qualifying and Privileges
Through engaging with the Hilton Honors loyalty program, you can earn elite status and enjoy perks and benefits during your hotel stays. Hilton has some of the easiest routes to earning elite status in the game, particularly through hotel activity and by holding and using the right credit cards. In this guide, we’ll take a thorough look at the Hilton Honors elite status program, including how to … [Read more...]
Cruise terminal in Durban officially inaugurated as Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal
The new cruise terminal in Durban, developed by MSC Cruises as its annual winter homeport has been officially opened and re-named as the Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The official opening of the new cruise terminal, named after South Africa’s first democratically elected president, coincided with the arrival of MSC Splendida in Durban for the first … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Features Special Thanksgiving Menu
Carnival Cruise Line is offering a very special Thanksgiving Day dinner menu in Main Dining Rooms fleetwide, featuring classic favorites for the American celebratory meal. Guests can also enjoy a range of other dishes as well and no matter what their taste preferences, dietary needs, or holiday treat choices may be, Carnival is serving up deliciousness. For one special dinner only, … [Read more...]
8 Best Black Friday Cruise Deals for 2023, Save up to $18,125 on Cruises
Nearly every cruise line is offering cruise deals for Black Friday this year. This includes mainstream, luxury, adults only, and river cruise lines.Here are the eight best cruise deals offered for Black Friday 2023. If you would like you see a list of what every cruise line is offering for BF, you can see all 30 of them here. Let’s start with the cruise line offering the absolute lowest prices on … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Quarantines Furry Stowaway
Royal Caribbean International’s Ovation of the Seas had an unexpected passenger aboard a late October sailing, one that required immediate quarantining. Much to the surprise of the ship’s crew and local biohazard officers, a cat was discovered onboard. Cat Discovered on Cruise Ship A pet cat was found aboard the 168,666-gross-ton, Quantum-class Ovation of the Seas on a recent cruise while … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises Opens New Cruise Terminal In South Africa
MSC Cruises celebrated the inauguration of a new cruise terminal in Durban, South Africa, on November 23, 2023, with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and various other dignitaries in attendance. The newly inaugurated Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal, a project spearheaded by MSC Cruises marks a notable improvement for cruises sailing in South Africa. The $16 million facility in Durban’s … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line drops Saudi from 2023 Dubai cruise, Celestyal cancels Israel
The Israel-Hamas conflict continues to reverberate across the regional cruise sector impacting Norwegian Cruise Line’s Dubai departure and Celestyal Cruises port calls in Israel. Norwegian Cruise Line has dropped a port call in Saudi Arabia in December for its Dubai departure, and Celestyal Cruises has cancelled Israeli port calls through the end of the year. Norwegian Dawn, departing … [Read more...]
AIR MILES Black Friday Offers: Earn Up to 2,500 Bonus Miles, and More!
AIR MILES has released its Black Friday offers, which have the potential to be quite lucrative. This time, you can earn a nice chunk of bonus miles by making an eligible purchase through AIR MILES Travel, and you can also pad your balance by making online purchases through AIR MILES Shops with elevated earning rates. Earn Up to 2,500 Bonus AIR MILES for Black Friday AIR MILES has released its … [Read more...]
Disney Treasure Float Sails Through New York City During the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
Today, during the 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Disney Cruise Line returned for the third consecutive year with the Magic Meets the Sea float which debuted in 2021 sporting a new look with the Disney Treasure name. During the parade, the float pulled into port in front of Macy’s while a cast of familiar characters performed Lets Set Sail. [embedded content] <img … [Read more...]
From Mishaps to Maydays – Cruise Ship Accidents
Whether you are planning your first cruise vacation or are a seasoned traveler, you might wonder about safety standards and what would happen if your cruise ship were involved in an accident. Today, we are going to answer some of those questions by taking a look at some recent and famous cruise ship accidents. While these incidents can be unsettling, they have also significantly improved … [Read more...]
These 5 U.S. Airlines Are Most Likely To Experience Flight Delays Right Now
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These Are The 5 Cheapest U.S. Destinations To Visit This Winter According To Priceline
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Why This Beautiful Caribbean Destination Is Breaking All Tourism Records Right Now
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Why This Stunning Beach City In Mexico Is Seeing A Record Number Of Travelers
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This Lesser-Known Airline Is The Most Reliable For American Travelers Right Now
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These Are The Top 5 Fastest Growing Destinations In Europe According To New Report
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Seabourn Pursuit And Seabourn Venture, Meet For First Time In Antarctica
Seabourn celebrated a historical moment when Seabourn Pursuit and Seabourn Venture, the line’s two new ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ships, sailed together side by side for the first time on Wednesday. The sister ships met at the entrance to the picturesque Neko Harbor, surrounded by towering icescapes, to celebrate Seabourn Pursuit’s maiden season in Antarctica. To commemorate the … [Read more...]
Caribbean tourist traps to avoid on a cruise
One of the biggest draws to taking a cruise is having the opportunity to visit beautiful destinations around the world. If you cruise often with Royal Caribbean, you’ll likely find yourself sailing frequently to the Caribbean (as the namesake suggests). On the flip side, one downside of cruising is that the destinations you visit could be quite touristy, especially if it’s a busy cruise port.There … [Read more...]
Where To Stay In Florence – Best Neighborhoods, Sights And Attractions
This article may contain affiliate links where we make a small commission for purchases you make from links that you click from this article. For more details, read the disclosure page.It’s no secret that Florence is Italy’s most popular tourist destination with Rome, and for many good reasons! The cradle of the Italian Renaissance, Florence has been chosen as a home by many distinguished … [Read more...]
Azamara Leadership Shift: Chairman Talks New CEO, Ritzenthaler
Back in 2022, Dondra Ritzenthaler — wearing an aviator’s flight suit à la “Top Gun: Maverick” — energetically took to Celebrity Apex’s theater stage to address travel advisors attending the Dream Vacations and CruiseOne national conference. At the time, she was Celebrity’s senior vice president of sales, trade support and service, and delivered a razzle-dazzle, motivational talk designed to keep … [Read more...]
MSC Splendida arrives in Durban for maiden homeporting season
MSC Splendida has arrived in Durban to begin her maiden cruise season in South Africa, sailing roundtrip from the new Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal. MSC Splendida docked in Durban for the first time following a three week repositioning voyage from Europe down the coast of East Africa to Kwa-Zulu Natal. She will remain in the country until March next year, offering a range of … [Read more...]
ThPA S.A.: Inauguration of the new Cruise Terminal ‘Alexander the Great’
The inauguration of the new Cruise Terminal of ThPA S.A., with the name “Alexander the Great”, took place today, (November 22, 2023) at Pier 2 of the Port of Thessaloniki, by the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Christos Stylianides, and the Executive Chairman of the BoD of ThPA S.A., Thanos Liagkos. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Deputy Minister of Interior for … [Read more...]
Cruise Ship Diversion and Bad Weather Force Itinerary Change
An urgent diversion that required the ship to alter course has delayed MSC Seaside on her one-way, 6-night Southern Caribbean cruise, causing an adjustment in the ship’s itinerary. Because the ship will be arriving much later than expected, many shore tours are cancelled and guests are receiving full refunds of those excursion costs. MSC Seaside Diverts to Evacuate Passenger A medical … [Read more...]
Review: JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu
Following the conclusion of our trek in Nepal, we headed to India for a quick two-night stop in Mumbai before heading onwards to Mauritius. We opted to stay at the JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, nestled along the renowned Juhu Chowpatty Beach. This property flaunts beautiful views of the Arabian Sea, and since opening in 2002, it has earned its reputation as a popular luxury destination within … [Read more...]