Archive for the ‘All Inclusive’ Category

Croatia and Venice onboard Azamara Pursuit

Tuesday, February 25th, 2020

Azamara Pursuit – 7 Night Croatia Intensive Voyage by Barbara Bagnall     We arrived in Venice and were transferred by boat, right from the airport to the Kempinski Palace Hotel located on their own Private Island. Kempinski PalaceWe were hosted at the hotel. It was beautiful on a private island with immaculate grounds and […]

Holland America Line’s ms Oosterdam – Alaska’s Inside Passage

Wednesday, September 25th, 2019

Holland America Line, ms Oosterdam – Sailing Alaska’s Inside Passage A colleague and I enjoyed viewing Alaska’s breathtaking countryside from our well-appointed veranda stateroom on board Holland America Line’s ms Oosterdam. We embarked the majestic Oosterdam in Washington’s cosmopolitan yet casual Seattle. After watching the gorgeous skyline fade and attending the mandatory lifeboat drill, we […]

Sailing on board Windstar’s Star Pride

Monday, June 4th, 2018

By Gloria Gottlieb I recently sailed on Windstar’s Star Pride on a roundtrip cruise from San Juan.  I spent the night at the Sheraton Old San Juan which was across the street from the pier.  Most tours and places in San Juan were closed because it was Good Friday.  The ship is one of 3 […]

Inside Look: The Bold New Features On Board Symphony of the Seas

Monday, October 23rd, 2017

From fresh eats to exciting, new entertainment, our latest ship has it all. by John Mannelly Earlier this year, it was announced that Symphony of the Seas, the newest ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet, would hit the seas in April 2018, and now there are more exciting details to share about the new sound of adventure: Symphony, […]

Your Club Med Holiday

Tuesday, October 17th, 2017

Looking for a luxury holiday in idyllic surroundings? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Dedicated to ‘what’s hot’ in luxury travel, Club Med’s travel and lifestyle experts provide you with top tips on the most popular destinations and resorts, the best times of year to visit, and the hot spots for summer and winter […]

Spreading Our Wings: Meet Crystal Skye

Thursday, August 24th, 2017

by Crystal Cruises Her tables are set, linens pressed, high-tech amenities wired, and SkyeButlers suited and at your service. Following her official christening ceremony Saturday night in Las Vegas, during which she was blessed by luxury travel industry veteran and Virtuoso CEO, Crystal Skye is ready for takeoff. Crystal’s own “Captain,” CEO Edie Rodriguez, takes the helm with […]

Seabourn Encore – Ultra Luxury

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017

During the past decade, the cruise industry has made significant investments in upgrading hardware and onboard services to upgrade their products.   And, it’s not just cruise lines in the luxury category. Most premium operators have made big investments too, which has served to close the gap between premium and luxury.  It’s become commonplace for the […]

My Tremendous Tauck Bridges River Cruise Experience

Tuesday, August 15th, 2017

By Nancy Kivlen, Director of Leisure, Carefree Vacations My sixteen-year-old niece and I arrived in Paris on July 14th, Bastille Day. We were greeted by a cheerful French man holding a Tauck Tours sign at Charles de Gaulle airport. He whisked us away to our Pullman Eiffel Tower Hotel where the view of La Tour […]

The Viking Difference: The Thinking Person’s Cruise

Tuesday, July 25th, 2017

We travel to explore, to learn, to understand. As the world’s leading river cruise line, we believe in offering you extraordinarily well-designed cruises that bring you closer to the cultures of the world. That’s why our intimate, inclusive itineraries are designed to help you explore nuances of your destination: its food, culture, people and customs. […]

Alaska Cruise Onboard the Island Princess

Monday, July 10th, 2017

Alaska cruise on Island Princess South bound June 14th 2017. I flew to Anchorage (Seward) the night of June 13th and stayed at the Residence Inn.  The next day we toured downtown Anchorage and then back to the hotel to transfer to Whittier.  I used a transfer company called Anchorage tours & transfers, much less […]