SLOW TRAVEL
Month: July 2014
The Souuuuuul Train Is Back, At Sea
Editors Note: If the spelling of the first word of the title of this post resonates with you, read on. If not, what follows will be meaningless, mainly because you are not cool enough to understand it. Ocean cruises on Read More …
Conversation A Big Part Of Seabourn Experience
The ships of Seabourn circle the globe throughout the year, sailing to the world’s most desirable destinations at their peak seasons, as they have since 1986. Formerly known as The Yachts Of Seabourn, destination-focused line takes cruise travelers to marquee Read More …
Norwegians Build Bigger, Better, Aggressively
Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it has reached an agreement with German shipbuilder Meyer Werft to build two more new Breakaway-Plus class cruise ships at a price tag of €1.6 billion each for delivery in 2018 and 2019. That adds Read More …
Glühwein Is Back For (German) Fans Of World Cup Madness
The last time we visited Glühwein, it was with Viking River Cruises on an enchanting Christmas Markets sailing last December. Now, Glühwein is back as a popular choice of fans cheering on Germany in the World Cup Final. Traveling from Read More …
Sailing As Vikings, We Come Prepared
Preparing for an 8-day sailing with Viking River Cruises through Southern France, we’re starting early with the calendar reading over a month to go until our mid-August adventure begins. The idea is that by spending a little time each day Read More …
Our Next Epic Trip: Viking Portraits Of Southern France
Our next trip takes Lisa and I back across the pond for an 8-day Viking River Cruise titled Portraits of Southern France,sailing from Avignon to Chalon-Sur-Saône. We’re more excited than ever to share this voyage with you, for a number Read More …
Carnival Taps Local Brewery, Blends In Fun
Already pairing their own custom brew with a chef-designed burger, Carnival Cruise Lines is adding a local craft beer to ships sailing from Florida ports. It’s yet another move by the cruise giant to establish and promote a mutual long Read More …