Get In the Know About the Islands of Italy
Travel beyond ‘the boot’ to Italy’s inspiring islands. With thousands of miles of Mediterranean coastline, some of the best Italian destinations are floating dramatically offshore, from the world-famous to others...
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Welcome Wave Season and Save!
'Tis the season for cruise travelers to save! Wave Season is that time of year when cruise lines roll out wave after wave of promotions, perks, and irresistible offers. They’re...
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Explore Natural Wonders in the Caribbean
Sun and sand are relaxing, but if you love the outdoors and getting active among scenery that takes your breath away… these natural wonders in Caribbean islands should inspire your...
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Oceania Cruises Goes Adults-Only: A New Trend?
Oceania Cruises has joined an exclusive cruising club, announcing that it’s joining the ranks of cruise lines banning kids. You may be surprised which – and how few - cruise...
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Discover Your Inner Sailor in St. Maarten
If you love the sounds of sails snapping in the tropical breeze, St. Maarten stands out with two iconic ways to discover your inner sailor: the largest regatta in the...
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Top 10 Souvenirs from the French Riviera
France’s legendary Cote d’Azur has long been a fabled coastline of sunshine, glamour, and the good life in true French and Mediterranean style. It’s irresistible! And of course, you’re going...
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NYE Special: Order Sparkling Wine Like a Local in Cruise Destinations Around the World
If you’re my kind of traveler: who believes every cruise and every destination and every moment is just a little bit better with a glass of something effervescent! this guide...
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The Magic of the Season and the Magic of Cruising
The holidays give us the joys of reflection and gratitude. It’s been an incredible year of World’s Greatest Cruises as we wrap up a calendar year and anticipate wrapping up...
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Back from a Christmas Market River Cruise with a Group of PBS Viewers!
One of the greatest joys of cruising is sharing it with others! I’m just back from a charming, inspiring week cruising the Danube River during Christmas market season, with a...
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Celebrating the Night: Seabourn’s ‘Noctourism’ Experiences
During the shortest days and longest nights of the year, ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn is shining a spotlight on ways it gives guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in the...
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Regent Launches Epicurean Enrichment Studios; Part of Multi-Million Dollar Refurbishment
The immersive, state-of-the-art culinary theaters feature the ‘Epicurean Passport Series,’ chef-hosted dining, and destination-inspired shore excursions. Epicurean Enrichment Studios debuts in spring 2026 exclusively on board 2 of the ultra-luxury...
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Cuisine to Caftans: Latest Cultural Heritage of Humanity Listings Inspire Cruising
We're rejoicing the December, 2025 listings of living cultural traditions to celebrate - they all inspire cruising! And for the first time, a country’s entire cuisine has been recognized as...
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This Year’s European Christmas Capital is…
Rekindle your love of Christmas traveling to the official – yes official! - European Christmas capital. Each year, the Christmas Cities Network, with support from the European Parliament, designates a different...
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The World’s Biggest Cruise Line Marks a 100-ship Milestone
It sails 21 rivers, 5 oceans, and all 7 continents with more ships than any other single cruise line in the world. And now, with the naming of nine new...
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Scenic Announces New Class of Luxury Expedition Ship with Pre-Release Pricing
Scenic Group has announced the launch of Scenic Ikon, a new class of ‘Discovery Yachts’- and the opening of bookings at special pre-release pricing. Scenic Ikon joins the luxury cruise line’s...
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The Best Way to Avoid Crowds on a Cruise to Santorini
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity cruise guests are getting a private beach escape on one of Greece’s most famous – and famously busy - islands. The new Royal Beach Club Santorini...
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FAQ's About the EU's New Entry System, Launching October, 2025
Are you ready for your next cruise to Europe? The European Union’s new, automated, digital entry and exit system for non-EU nationals – including citizens of the U.S. and Canada...
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Riviera Designates World First Solo Cruise Ship
Solo travel keeps growing, and now there’s a ship just for singletons to enjoy river cruising together for the whole season! Riviera Travel is launching the first-ever cruise ship dedicated...
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Getting a Downton Abbey Cruise Travel Fix as its “Grand Finale” Hits Theaters
PBS viewers are on countdown, with the last instalment of the Crawley family chronicles about to hit theaters. I was among members of the travel media attending a gala pre-release...
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Labor Day Sales, Scenic’s ‘Enriching’ Private Events - and Cruise Match Making
Labor Day feels like the actual New Year to me. Everyone, not just families with kids back to school, is getting serious about things they’ve put off all summer. That includes...
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Scenic Enrich: The Exclusive Events that Take Scenic Cruise Luxury to New Heights
Private, after-hours Scenic Enrich cultural events, just for guests of Scenic ocean and river cruises, take a luxury voyage to next-level privilege. Here are my experiences of three Scenic Enrich...
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Cruising Gets a New “Star:” Royal Caribbean’s Latest Icon Class Ship Debuts
Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas has launched in a glittering ceremony. The line’s latest Icon-class ship’s christening event lit up Port Canaveral, Florida. You might say it was ‘written...
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I’m Dreaming of… Christmas Cruising in July and Stunning Footage From Our Next Season
Do you celebrate – or at least plan? Christmas in July? Less than half a year away, the holidays will be here before we know it. Personally, nothing gets me...
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Is This the Largest, Most Expensive Cruise Ship Suite Ever?
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed the Skyview Regent Suite on the upcoming Seven Seas Prestige… and it’s the biggest – and the priciest – suite in cruise ship history!...
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