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Close to Home for Viking Fans! Highlights of Viking Mississippi

By Susan J. Young on Thursday, August 29, 2024

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 …

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Crystal's Osteria d'Ovidio will gain new savory menu items, thanks to a new partnership with Chefs Massimiliano and Raffaele Alajmo of Italy. Photo by Susan J. Young.

Crystal Ups Its Gastronomy Focus With New Chef Partnership

By Susan J. Young on Friday, August 23, 2024

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 …

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Tauck's guests on a new Switzerland land tour will take a Swiss Alps railroad train ride. Photo by Tauck.

Get Ready for a New Tauck Tour in Europe!

By Susan J. Young on Monday, August 19, 2024

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, …

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Great Barrier Reef offshore from Cairns, Australia. New Seabourn Cruises in 2025-2026 on Seabourn Quest will call at Cairns, Australia. Photo provided by Seabourn.

New Seabourn Cruises for 2025 Holiday and 2026 Spring

By Susan J. Young on Friday, August 16, 2024

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 …

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Gorgeous waterfalls and scenery including this rainbow await Azamara guests sailing on an Intensive Iceland cruise. Photo by Leann Wright.

Iceland Intensive! Azamara Cruise with Insight from Pavlus’ Wright!

By Susan J. Young on Tuesday, August 13, 2024

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 …

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Star Legend is a Windstar ship that will be sailing in Europe 2026. Photo by Windstar Cruises.

Europe 2026? Windstar Unveils New Itineraries, First-Time Ports

By Susan J. Young on Saturday, August 10, 2024

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 …

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The top deck of Scarlet Lady on Virgin Voyages has a full running/walking track. Photo by Susan J. Young.

Adults-Only Virgin Voyages Launching New Running Club

By Susan J. Young on Monday, August 5, 2024

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 …

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Three walruses were spotted just off a Seabourn Venture Zodiac that had made a shore landing while sailing the Arctic. Photo by Jocelyn Burgess.

Sailing the Arctic: Seabourn Venture Delivers Luxury and Adventure

By Susan J. Young on Thursday, August 1, 2024

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” …

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Erin Conner and Jocelyn Burgess of Pavlus Travel are shown exploring Svalbard during a Seabourn Venture expedition cruise in summer 2024. Photo courtesy of Conner and Burgess.

Into The Wild on Seabourn Venture! Polar Bears! Arctic Adventure!

By Susan J. Young on Monday, July 29, 2024

Just 650 miles south of the North Pole, the Svalbard archipelago within the Norwegian High Arctic is highly remote. But it’s also quite spectacular — home to glaciers, polar bears, walruses, seabirds and fjords. Best of all, travelers can explore …

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Actor and famed musician Michael Carbonaro is slated to appear on Sun Princess' new Magic Castle Conjurer's Cruise in November 2024. Photo by Princess Cruises.

Presto! Sun Princess’ Magic Castle Conjurer’s Cruise! Michael Carbonaro!

By Susan J. Young on Friday, July 26, 2024

Today, magic fans have something to celebrate coming up soon at sea. But fast action is needed to reserve a spot! Princess Cruises has announced exclusive packages for a new “Magic Castle Conjurer’s Cruise” from South Florida on November 9, 2024. …

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