Posts Tagged ‘Europe’

Your view from the Rhine: Legends, Castles and Kings

Monday, November 28th, 2016

YOUR VIEW FROM THE RHINE: LEGENDS, CASTLES & KINGS November 17, 2016 by Crystal Cruises When Crystal Bach embarks on her maiden voyage next summer, she’ll sail into a veritable fantasy land along the romantic Rhine. Stretching from its glacier Alpine source and emptying into the North Sea, this great river winds through the heart […]

Why You Should Take a Holiday Cruise

Wednesday, October 26th, 2016

By: Connie Motz Okay, you know the routine. Relentless holiday planning starts months in advance. Who will be coming for dinner, where are they going to stay – how am I ever going to have enough time to get everything done??! I don’t know about you, but for me the stressful holiday season is always […]

Princess Cruises Onboard Experience

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016

Princess Cruises Onboard Experience From sun up to sun down, let Princess help you make discoveries that defy expectations while anticipating your every need. Watch amazing shows by a Broadway legend, enjoy incredible cuisine by a world-famous chef and explore the world in a new way with our Discovery at Sea enrichment programs and shore […]

Regent’s Brand New Explorer: Exquisite Elegance at Sea

Wednesday, July 27th, 2016

By Nancy Kivlen, Director of Leisure, Carefree Vacations In all my years in the travel industry, I have never experienced the kind of elegance, grace and panache that embodied the spirit of Regent’s brand new Explorer ship. No detail was left unattended – the ship is beyond impressive. I was one of the fortunate travel […]

Reasons to Upgrade Your Cruise to a Butler Suite

Friday, June 24th, 2016

Reasons to Upgrade Your Cruise to a Butler Suite Reposted with permission from June 7, 2016 Celebrity Cruises West Did you know Celebrity Cruises has a team of butlers onboard its ships? These European-style butlers are onboard to assist lucky cruisers sailing in suites. Here are some reasons why you may want to upgrade your stateroom […]

The Top 10 Most Glamorous Ports in the Mediterranean by Silversea

Wednesday, May 18th, 2016

The Mediterranean has forever been synonymous with sun-drenched scenes, charming coastal towns and timeless European style. It is also home to some of the most glamorous ports in the world that come in at the top of every jet-setters’ bucket list. Our intimate, luxury ships are smaller than most other cruise lines, meaning we can […]

Cunard’s Musical Event Cruises

Wednesday, March 16th, 2016

Musical Event Cruises Cunard regularly hosts exclusive musical events, upcoming acts include Grammy® Award-winning vocalist Gregory Porter. Talks and Q&A sessions also offer a rare chance to meet your musical heroes. Herbie Hancock & Blue Note Jazz at Sea On board Queen Mary 2’s Jazz at Sea Crossing from the 1st to 9th of August 2016, […]

Culinary Creations: Flavors of Provence

Monday, February 29th, 2016

Regent Seven Seas Cruises guests have a unique opportunity to travel into the stunning Provençal countryside and indulge in its fresh, flavorful cuisine by participating in an exclusive hands-on cooking class and sampling wines and local delicacies between tours of charming traditional villages. Embark on a culinary adventure with the new Culinary Creations: Flavors of […]

Rhine River Cruising

Monday, October 5th, 2015

One of the wonderful rewards of being a travel consultant is using your knowledge and expertise to guide friends and family on magical adventures to the world’s most captivating destinations. Carefree Vacations Agent, Lynn Rodrigues, recently enjoyed this reward hosting a small affinity group on a Rhine River Cruise with Uniworld River Cruises. The group […]

Museums of Belgium and The Netherlands

Wednesday, September 9th, 2015

By Bonnie MacLaird on Monday, August 31, 2015 I love a museum. History museums, cultural museums, and especially art museums! I could spend every day on vacation visiting a museum. In the Belgium and The Netherlands, many museums are new, have new additions or have newly re-opened. In Amsterdam, the Van Gogh Museum has a new glass-walled […]