SLOW TRAVEL
Month: July 2014
Viking Oceans First Godmother An Appropriate Choice
Godmothers ceremoniously enable safe guidance of a new cruise ship and its passengers by blessing the vessel. It’s an event that culminates with breaking a bottle of champagne across the bow. More than the star of a media event, the selection and background of Read More …
First MasterChef Cruise: Details Revealed
The first-ever MasterChef cruise sets sail this November on Holland America Line‘s Westerdam. On board for the 7-day sailing, a host of foodies and fans the FOX television cooking competition series MasterChef . Honing their culinary skills while getting up close and personal Read More …
Sail From Galveston To A Variety Of Beautiful Destinations
Carnival Cruise Lines to offer more short and long sailings from the Texas port Galveston is becoming more popular with cruise travelers all the time. Sourcing passengers from Texas and surrounding states within driving distance, cruise lines are offering more Read More …
Viking Portraits Itinerary Promises Unique, Themed Experience
Coming up next, we sail with Viking River Cruises from Avignon to Lyon, France on an 8-day river cruise. The itinerary will take us to one of the most beautiful parts of the world, at a time of the Read More …
Star Clipper Refurb Reflects Owner Commitment
As part of its ongoing program to keep the tall ships of Star Clippers looking fresh, Star Flyer and Star Clipper, two of three tall ships in the fleet, recently underwent refurbishments that revitalized the décor and furnishings in all Read More …
Say Hello To Valdemar The Viking
Preparing for our upcoming Viking River Cruise, this time sailing along France’s scenic Saône and Rhône Rivers on an itinerary themed Portraits Of Southern France, we’re digging deep into the history of the region. Visiting the Viking River Cruises website, Read More …
Costa Small Ship Fleet Proves Popular, Grows
Costa Cruises introduced its neoCollection late in 2013, featuring two of the line’s smaller ships, Costa neoRiviera and Costa neoRomantica, both able to sail to destinations inaccessible to larger vessels. Featuring “slow cruising,” a style of cruise vacation that features Read More …