Tag: luxury
Tiny Ships: This One Has Only 7 Other Guests
Luxury Hotel Barge Operator European Waterways has launched its newest Ultra Deluxe vessel, the eight-passenger Kir Royale, which will cruise the Champagne region of France starting in May 2024. The vessel features major upgrades that include a more spacious layout Read More …
Explore Japan On HAL’s 53-Day Cruise
Holland America Line is offering a first-ever roundtrip sailing to Japan from Seattle, departing on September 1, 2024. The 53-day “Majestic Japan” Legendary Voyage will immerse passengers in the culture and beauty of Japan, with overnight stays in Yokohama (Tokyo) Read More …
Starlink Prevails, Takes Over Cruise Line Internet
Cunard is improving Wi-Fi connectivity and bandwidth across the fleet with the rollout of SpaceX Starlink. The service will be available in both public spaces and cabins on most ships by the end of 2023. Starlink will provide guests with Read More …
Oceania Earns Perfect Health Inspection Score
Oceania Cruises’ new ship, Vista, has earned a perfect score of 100 in the United States Public Health (U.S.P.H.) inspection conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This is a significant achievement, as cruise ships are Read More …
Should I Fly Right Now?
Airlines continue to work on staffing and scheduling issues, causing a reduction in flight delays and cancellations. Still, these things happen and continue to happen at a higher rate than in 2019, pre-global epidemic. Let’s start with a list of Read More …
Ideas For A Fabulous Fall In Paris
The fall is a great time to visit Paris, as the city is less crowded and has a special atmosphere. There are many wine festivals and food markets, as well as the Paris Autumn Festival. Here are some specific recommendations Read More …
Cambodia Budda To Be Largest In The World
A significant fundraising event will be held on September 23-24 to support the construction of one of the world’s largest Buddha statues, as well as 84,000 smaller Buddha statues. The event is led by Venerable Chan Visal and Sok Kong, Read More …
Hurtigruten Rebrands As HX
Hurtigruten Expeditions is rebranding as HX, a shorter and more modern name that reflects its focus on adventure travel and sustainable tourism. The new name will be launched in December, along with a new logo and branding across all materials. Read More …
Coast Guard To Require Duck Boat Safety
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued an interim rule requiring additional safety measures for DUKW amphibious passenger vessels, aka “duck boats,” in response to the sinking of the Stretch Duck 7 on Table Rock Lake at Lake of the Ozarks Read More …