Cruise News You Can Use
April 8, 2010 By: Luxury Travel Advisor Luxury Travel Advisor
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Blast Off: Crystal Cruises’ Space Excursion
Crystal Cruises is giving its guests an industry first: one-night excursions to Russia’s former Cosmonaut Training Center, Star City. Guests train like the modern Russian cosmonauts, experiencing everything from g-forces and weightlessness to the Final Challenge, where participants install a space antenna on a replica of the International Space Station, while submerged in 54,000 square feet of water. Sounds like a far-out time to us. The excursion is available from St. Petersburg with five Crystal Symphony summer Baltic voyages.
Oceania and Seabourn Sail into 2011
We hear that Oceania Cruises and Seabourn Cruises have unveiled some of their 2011 itineraries. Oceania has announced its new European Collection, which opened for reservations March 11. Cruisers can look forward to over 125 ports, 21 new itineraries and the debut of Oceania’s newest ship, Marina, whose inaugural season will include voyages to Egypt, Israel, as well as Iceland and the Polar Ice Barrier. New western European itineraries have been designed to focus on wine-producing regions and local cuisines of Italy, Spain, Portugal and France. There will also be calls in off-the-beaten-path ports, such as Zakynthos, Greece; Ronne, Denmark; and Murmansk, Russia.
Seabourn’s fleet embarks on its worldwide itineraries in January 2011 and will sail through April 2012. The line will be calling at 266 ports in 78 countries. Reservations are now open. Note: Seabourn Quest, the newest Seabourn ship, will be launched on June 20, 2011, with a 14-day maiden voyage from Barcelona to Athens. Continuing its maiden season, the vessel will offer seven-day Eastern Mediterranean cruises between Athens and Istanbul, and Venice and Athens. The Highlight: Quest’s 109-day World Cruise, which departs from Fort Lauderdale on January 5 and ends in Venice, calling at ports in South America, South Africa, the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Mediterranean.
What’s New with Lindblad
The Scoop: Lindblad Expeditions is offering three new programs in 2011. First up is the 17-day/15-night New Zealand cruise, which departs in February. The trip explores both the North and South Islands aboard the 68-guest Oceanic Discoverer.
In April 2011, guests can visit Senegal, Gambia, Western Sahara, the island nations of Cape Verde and the Canary Islands on a 13-day/11-night West Africa cruise. Cruisers will sail the National Geographic Explorer, learning about culture, scenery and wildlife. We like the excursions to the desert dunes, bird islands and vibrant markets.
Silversea: Around Australia in 30 Days
In 2011 Silversea unveils a new bespoke itinerary that sails around Australia. The roundtrip voyage aboard Silver Shadow departs Sydney January 19 and sails for 30 days. Ports include Brisbane, Whitsunday Islands, Willis Island (Great Barrier Reef), Port Douglas, Cooktown, Darwin, Broome, Exmouth, Perth, Albany, Port Lincoln, Adelaide, Geelong, Melbourne and Hobart.
Gourmet Touch: Cruisers will visit artisan wine and cheese makers in the Barossa Valley, South Australia.
Luxury Botswana
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Jena Tesse Fox
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As southern Africa continues to develop as a luxury destination, Botswana is becoming a popular option for high-end safari treks. View
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February 7, 2012 | News | By Jena Tesse Fox
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February 7, 2012 | News | By Mary Winston Nicklin
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February 6, 2012 | News | By David Eisen
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February 6, 2012 | News | By Jena Tesse Fox
The new room, appropriately dubbed 54 Below, will host some of the hottest names in Broadway's music scene. more >>
February 2, 2012 | Deal
The Gleneagles Hotel in Perthsire, Scotland, kicks off the year with special packages for wintertime savings. more >>
January 27, 2012 | Deal
Through February 12, guests can get a 50 percent discount on the full suite experience. more >>
January 26, 2012 | Deal
The company is offering travel agents a FAM cruise at 50 percent off on select dates in spring and fall in the Bordeaux region of France. more >>
January 25, 2012 | Deal
At the JW Marriott Chicago, guests are encouraged to unwind and unplug this Valentine's Day with the 'Disconnect to Reconnect' package, available... more >>
January 24, 2012 | Deal
In celebration of the 13th Annual Coachella Music Festival releasing the official line-up, Riviera Palm Springs invites music buffs to escape reality... more >>
January 23, 2012 | Deal
The Bee My Honey package includes two love potion "BeeTini" cocktails made with the hotel's own rooftop honey; a three-course honey-inspired dinner... more >>
February 7, 2012 | Article | By Ruthanne Terrero
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February 7, 2012 | Article | By Ruthanne Terrero
Owner’s Suites on Silversea cruises spurred the line’s chances to win Luxury Travel Advisor Awards of Excellence. more >>
February 7, 2012 | Article | By Andrew Conway
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February 7, 2012 | Article | By Luxury Travel Advisor
One&Only Le Saint Géran and Abercrombie & Kent USA announce new leaders, and Lufthansa launches private jet service to the North American market. more >>
February 7, 2012 | Article | By Jena Tesse Fox
Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa—a 17th-century monastery-turned-hotel—will have prime views and luxury when it opens in May. more >>
February 6, 2012 | Article | By Ruthanne Terrero
Mazzarò Suite at the Villa Sant’Andrea in Taormina, Italy, has romance written all over it and is an enticing option for newlyweds. more >>
October 24, 2011 | Blog | By Barbara King
Luxury Travel Advisor's Barbara King returns home and catches you up on Virtuoso Chairman's Event 3 days in Shanghai. more >>
October 20, 2011 | Blog | By Barbara King
Barbara King of Great Getaways Travel continues to blog for Luxury Travel Advisor this week from China and in this post describes her trip to China's... more >>
October 20, 2011 | Blog | By Barbara King
Barbara King of Great Getaways Travel continues to blog for Luxury Travel Advisor this week from China and in this post describes visiting several... more >>
October 20, 2011 | Blog | By Barbara King
Barbara King of Great Getaways Travel continues to blog for Luxury Travel Advisor this week from China and in this post describes traveling to... more >>
October 20, 2011 | Blog | By Barbara King
Barbara King of Great Getaways Travel is blogging for Luxury Travel Advisor this week from China, where Virtuoso's Chairman's event is taking place. more >>
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The St. Regis, Bal Harbour
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Ruthanne Terrero
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By all accounts, at its grand opening last month, the denizens of Bal Harbour were liking the highly anticipated resort just fine. View
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Secrets Marquis Los Cabos
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Meagan Drillinger
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AMResorts enters Los Cabos, Mexico, with an adults-only resort wherein guests will have access to the brand’s trademark Unlimited-Luxury service. View
