Few places in the world enchant travelers in the way that Africa does. In “Out of Africa,” author Isak Dinesen (the pen name for Karen Blixen, who lived in Kenya between 1913 and 1930), put it this way: “You know …
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As the 2024 summer Alaska travel season winds down, it’s a great time for travelers to start planning a future vacation to “America’s Last Frontier.” One of the pioneers of Alaska cruise exploration, Holland America Line, has just unveiled its …
Many travelers have enjoyed a Viking cruise in Europe or other global regions. But for those seeking a Viking small-ship cruise close to home, well, there are two great options. Viking offers new expedition ships sailing the Great Lakes, and …
Crystal is known for its ultra-luxury voyages and a strong gastronomy focus. Guests simply love Umi Uma by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa. They’re also eagerly anticipating the new Beefbar by Riccardo Giraudi later this year. Now, Crystal is upping its gastronomic …
Next year marks Tauck’s 100th anniversary and its 35th year of European touring. To help celebrate, Tauck has just unveiled four new enticing tours in Europe for 2025! Are you interested in a new Tauck tour? Covering destinations within Italy, …
Ultra-luxury Seabourn unveiled a new program of immersive itineraries on Seabourn Quest for Australia and New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii and the Panama Canal for December 2025 through April 2026. So, let’s check out these new Seabourn cruises! The …
During Azamara’s upscale “Iceland Intensive” voyage earlier this summer, Leann Wright, a senior air concierge, Pavlus Travel, sailed in luxurious comfort on the 702-passenger Azamara Quest. During her nine-night cruise, she gazed in awe at Iceland’s cascading waterfalls, snow-capped mountains …
Dreaming of vacationing in Europe during 2026? Desire to set sail on a small ocean ship? Then check out what Windstar Cruises has unveiled for its 2026 Europe 2026 voyage lineup. Top news? Look for 15 fresh itineraries, 24 first-time …
Wellness is a top priority for the adults-only Virgin Voyages. That’s not surprising as the line’s owner, Sir Richard Branson, is passionate about fitness. So, starting in September, Virgin will launch the new 8 Legs Run Club (8LRC) on board …
Exploring the Norwegian High Arctic earlier this summer proved an incredible experience for Jocelyn Burgess, guest relations specialist, and Erin Conner, manager, leisure sales for Pavlus Travel. While sailing the Arctic on Seabourn Venture, they experienced both a “journey to adventure” …