Buying points from airline loyalty programs can be a good way to top up your balance for a premium redemption, or to provide access to points programs that are otherwise difficult to acquire. From now through to November 27, 2023, American Airlines is offering up to a 50% discount when you buy AAdvantage miles. While many airlines offer frequent sales on their currencies, this is a comparatively … [Read more...]
Archives for 24/11/2023
Aroya Cruises chooses Versonix for reservation and management systems
Aroya Cruises has announced it will partner with travel technology provider Versonix for the development of its reservation and management systems ahead of the debut of its first cruise ship Manara. Versonix’s reservation system will enable Aroya Cruises to offer passengers a user-friendly online booking platform with real-time availability … [Read more...]
President Ramaphosa praises role of cruise sector in SA tourism industry
South African President Ramaphosa hailed the global cruise industry as a key contributor to the South African tourism industry at the opening of the new Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal in Durban. The Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal, located on Point Road in Durban will position the city and wider Kwa-Zulu Natal as a premier cruise destination alongside the best in the … [Read more...]
Two Carnival Brands Clarify, Withdraw Fire and Rehire Strategy
Nautilus International has shared a commitment from Carnival UK – part of Carnival Corporation & plc that owns P&O Cruises and Cunard Line – that the company will not use the perceived threat of firing and rehiring employees as contract negotiations progress. This is welcome news for the more than 900 maritime employees who may have been affected by such a harsh strategy. Carnival UK … [Read more...]
A Family Adventure in Southern Utah and Beyond
Home to five of America’s most beautiful national parks, Utah is a natural wonderland for adults and kids alike. From mountains and rivers to canyons, sand dunes, and caves, there’s plenty to explore and to do. With only a week to spare for a family trip, we decided to keep it simple and focus on Zion National Park, and the towns of Kanab, Utah, and Page, Arizona. Read on to see how we spent our … [Read more...]
Cruise Ship Denied Entry to New Zealand Passengers Face Itinerary Change
P&O Australia’s cruise ship Pacific Adventure has been denied entry into New Zealand’s ports due to stringent biosecurity measures necessitating a hull cleaning. The vessel, which was scheduled to explore several ports in New Zealand, now faces an altered itinerary due to environmental protection regulations. P&O Cruises has already announced several compensation measures for guests … [Read more...]
The Best Holiday Travel Destination in Each State
Colorado: Breckenridge7/51This mountain town is always easy on the eyes, but during the Holidays, Breck boasts the type of wintry backdrop usually only reserved for Hallmark movies and Christmas commercials. The big day is December 3, as that's when the town's remarkable lights are turned on, but only after the annual Holiday Dog Parade and the Running of the Santas. The 59th annual Ullr Fest-a … [Read more...]
Life at Sea’s Fairytale Three-Year Cruise is Cancelled
Life at Sea Cruises has officially cancelled its ambitious three-year cruise, disappointing passengers who had booked the voyage. The cancellation comes after a series of delays and logistical challenges, leaving behind guests who have spent thousands of dollars on what now appears to be a fairytale turned nightmare. At the base of the problems for Life at Sea Cruises and its parent … [Read more...]
12 Great Redemptions for Hilton Free Night Rewards
Hilton Honors doles out Free Night Rewards as a perk on its suite of US-issued co-branded credit cards. What makes Hilton’s Free Night Rewards unique when compared to those offered by other hotel credit cards is that they can offer exceptional value if used strategically. In this guide, we’ll look at 12 great redemptions with Hilton Free Night Rewards at some of the brand’s finest … [Read more...]
Well-Liked Carnival Cruise Director Steps Down
A much-beloved cruise director at Carnival Cruise Line, Jonathan “Cookie” Adams, has decided to step down from his post. Scores of supporters and past cruisers posted tributes about the upbeat and outgoing personality, who helped to make great Fun Ship experiences for many guests. Jonathan “Cookie” Adams Leaves Carnival Jonathan “Cookie” Adams, a well-known and popular cruise director on … [Read more...]
Popular Cruise Destination Has Substantial Increase in Cruise Arrivals
Cruise arrivals to Turks and Caicos rose substantially in the first 10 months of 2023, and total visitors by air and sea broke the 1 million mark, an achievement that local tourism officials say bodes extremely well for the upcoming winter high season. Cruise Guests Jump By 30% Versus 2022 The Grand Turk Cruise Center welcomed 677,943 cruise arrivals between January and October 2023, … [Read more...]
13 Carnival Cruise ‘Secrets’ Hidden in Plain Sight
From how the casinos have a quirk to keep you playing longer to where to find the cheapest beer on board to how to get your money back if your cruise drops in price, there are a number of secrets that you likely don’t know about Carnival Cruise Line. Whether it’s your first time sailing or you have Diamond status (the highest tier available), we’re willing to bet there’s … [Read more...]
Icon of the Seas size comparison
Icon of the Seas will become the biggest cruise ship in the world when she launches in 2024, but how does that stack up against other ships?When Royal Caribbean announced it would build a new class of cruise ship, the Icon Class wasn't set to be the biggest in the world. But those plans changed along the way, and Icon of the Seas will overtake the Oasis Class ships for rank of the biggest … [Read more...]
Explore the enormous Carnival Breeze cruise ship at Galveston’s port
Right now the Carnival Breeze cruise ship is sailing through the warm Gulf of Mexico waters, or perhaps paying a call on the Western Caribbean ports of Cozumel and Progreso, Mexico. But earlier this week, she was docked at Galveston’s cruise terminal 1, steps away from the Strand and Harborside Drive. Every six weeks or so, off-duty employees and those of third-party staffing company MLSBC are … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Why This European City Is A Magical Winter Destination
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These Are The Top 7 Warm Destinations For Digital Nomads This Winter
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5 Reasons Why Winter Is The Best Time To Visit This Stunning Central American Country
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Why This Iconic Winter Sun Destination Keeps Breaking Tourism Records
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American Airlines Launches First Ever Nonstop Flight To This Popular Mexico Destination
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These Are The Top 5 Most Visited Countries In The World Right Now
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10th Meeting of the AIVP – MedCruise Working Group on Cruises and Port Cities
On Wednesday, 22 November 2023, AIVP and MedCruise held the 10th meeting of the joint Working Group (“WG”) on Cruises and Port Cities. The online rendez- vous was co-hosted by Mr. José Sánchez, representing AIVP and Mrs. Noemi Frascella, Director of the MedCruise Board of Directors. After the opening greetings from Mr. Nicky Guerrero and Ms. Anja Lohrum – respectively Medcruise Secretary General … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line’s Black Friday Cruise Deals Are Now Live, Save Up to 40% Off
Carnival Cruise Line launched a Black Friday sale this morning that has two different deals on cruises but includes every cruise ship in their fleet. Carnival Cruise Line’s Black Friday cruise deals will run from today through Sunday and cruises start at just $179 per person. Carnival is one of 30 different cruise lines to offer special savings for Black Friday. You can see all Black Friday … [Read more...]
Seabourn expedition ships meet in Antarctica for the first time
The two expedition shops met at the entrance to the Neko Harbour to mark Seabourn Pursuit’s maiden season in the region. Seabourn Venture meanwhile is beginning its second season.Both ships will operate 11- to 13-day voyages to Antarctica, as well as 21-day voyages to South Georgia, Falkland Islands, and Antarctica. Seabourn Venture was launched in 2022 with Seabourn Pursuit making its debut … [Read more...]
Black Friday 2023: The cruise deals you won't want to miss
This year's Black Friday deals are here. World of Cruising picks out the best Black Friday deals and offers for 2023 whether you're in search of an ocean cruise, a river cruise or an expedition voyage Emerald Cruises Save up to 35 per cent across 2024 Europe and Southeast Asian river cruises and luxury yacht cruises in the Caribbean and the Seychelles as part of Emerald Cruises' special … [Read more...]
The 18 Best Day Trips From Nashville, Tennessee (2023 Guide)
Here are the 18 best day trips from Nashville, including caves, caverns, state parks, historic towns, and more! Visitors to Music City are spoiled for choice when it comes to activities and attractions. There are so many amazing things to do in Nashville. But a day trip outside the city will allow you to explore more of the diverse and beautiful landscapes of Tennessee and the American South. Soak … [Read more...]
Carnival-Owned Lines Threaten to Fire and Rehire Hundreds of Crew
Two Carnival-owned cruise lines, P&O Cruises and Cunard Line, may be considering firing then rehiring more than 900 UK-based crew due to renegotiations of contract terms, including salary cuts. The two parties, the union employees and the employment firm managing the contracts, seem at odds with what to call the situation, but the end result may be the same. P&O Cruises and Cunard … [Read more...]