Cruising is the main way to explore awesome Antarctica

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Our planet's vast, remote, southernmost continent - larger than Europe - is a much-coveted "final frontier" for many travelers. And booking Antarctica vacation packages via cruise ship offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see frozen

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Some of what´s new on cruise ships in 2024

Carnival Cruise Line

On their recent Carnival Cruise Lines vacation, every member of the Meyers family was busy enjoying their three-generation vacation getaway. Tom and Martha were playing their favorite sport of pickleball, which is a popular pasti

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A wintertime cruise above Norway's Arctic CIrcle

We spent two nights were spent aboard the MS Nordkapp., a 590-passenger ship that´s one of the nine currently operated by the Hurtigruten line, which plies the Norwegian coast daily. These are mostly passenger cruise ships, but also serve the vital f

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Capitals, castles and more on a Danube River cruise

Grand Circle Travel

“Now we’re heading toward Dürnstein, one of the loveliest towns in Austria,” the voice over loudspeaker of the M/V Adagio intoned. “Its buildings represent a number of architectural styles and so many artists have gathered

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Cruise lines among 'Travel Companies Taking the Lead in Environmental Protection'

UnCruise Adventures

Speaking of water, cruise lines have instituted a variety of measures to lessen their notorious environmental impact, lead by boutique small-vessel lines such as Amadeus River Cruises, Star Clippers sailing fleet, and Uniworld riv

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Cruising Brazil's Amazon: not your typical tourist destination

 

Amazon Nature Tours

 

I am a hiker. But at home no one uses a machete to blaze the trail prior to walking on it as did our guide Souza, creating a path in the overgrown rainforest step by step. Slicing, swatting, swooping, chopping, no branch, bush

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Cruise lines cancelling Russia ports of call - where are they going instead?

There are plenty of lovely options around the Baltic. One of my favourites is Tallinn, Estonia. More details: https://www.afar.com/magazine/where-cruise-lines-are-sailing-instead-of-russia?utm_campaign=tw_fb&utm_content=1647364321&utm_medium=social&u

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control warn against cruise travel as COVID's omicron variant spreads on ships

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As clusters of COVID-19 cases continue to emerge on cruise ships since the omicron variant emerged, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned travelers against taking cruises.

"Today, CDC increased the Cruise Travel Health Noti

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Whatever your pastime or Interest, there may be a cruise for you!'

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Why a Europe river cruise might be your dream trip

Once travel is back on the menu, lovers of the "Old Continent" might want to get a new perspective on a number of beloved countries by experiencing them from the water. A European river cruise can be a dream come true for those of us who want to e

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My bevy of boat trips

The poet William Wordsworth once said that the best way to view the hills of the English Lake District was from a boat on one of the lakes. I’d agree with that; when I was a kid, my holiday job was working on those boats on Lake Windermere.

A lot

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How cruise lines & other brands can manage a travel-industry crisis like coronavirus

Travel isn’t always a bed of roses. There are natural disasters, tainted products, bad actors, data breaches, regional and global viruses, and events big and small that require industries to step up, speak up, and do whatever it takes to care of t

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River cruises in various cities cited in 'Romantic Valentine's Day Activities In/Near 26 Iberia Destinations'

Sure, going out for an intimate dinner à deux is pretty much everyone's default on this day for lovers. But to make Valentine's Day extra special, seek out an experience that will make it truly memorable for years to come. High and low, on land and

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4 of the best cruise lines for boomer/senior travelers

According to reports, more than 20 million people take a cruise every year, and they're particularly popular among the baby boom generation - folks in their 60s and up. And after all, why shouldn’t they? It’s so easy to pack for a cruise and they ge

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A luxury cruise through Ecuador's legendary Galapagos

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Slow travel - cruising northern Vietnam

You'll happily experience an up-close and authentic view of real life in Vietnam while cruising the rivers with stops along the way in villages and hit of the big smoke - Hanoi. Taking it slow...

Torrential! And that’s the perfect word for the mo

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Excellent reasons to cruise Mexico's west coast on Princess Cruises

It was a rainy winter at our home on the Oregon coast, so we decided to hunt for some sun and sand on the west coast of Mexico. There’s a lot of ways to get to the famous Mexican Riviera. We decided on a Princess cruise, and we are so glad we did. Ou

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4 ways to make your Alaska cruise more memorable

Alaska cruises provide great opportunities for guests to make memories that will last a lifetime. With their unique setting in the USA's great white north, cruise guests can have experiences unlike those from other cruise locations. The natural be

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Prnicess cruise ships: what makes them sparkle

We recently took a Princess cruise to the Mexican Riviera on the Grand Princess. This was our third sailing on the Grand since she was commissioned in 1998. You might wonder, after 20 years of service and tens of thousands of passengers, how does Pr

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How to score best fares on Antarctica cruises, plus 5 highlights

A continent of wonder that encompasses the South Pole, Antarctica is the driest, windiest, coldest, iciest region on Earth. Small and comfortable expedition cruises are open for booking so that travelers from all over the world can have the experienc

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