Special Needs Group Honors Partner of the Year

The Special Needs Group (SNG) awarded Avoya Travel its 2024 Power Partner award for their commitment to accessible travel. Avoya encourages its travel advisors to become Certified Accessible Travel Advocates (CATA) through SNG’s program. This certification equips travel professionals with Read More …

Country Music Cruise Raises $90,000 For Hall of Fame and Museum 

The Country Music Cruise and parent company StarVista LIVE announced a charitable relationship with the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum last year, and the generous patrons on last week’s sold-out sailing raised an astounding $90,000 for the Museum’s nonprofit Read More …

Up Norway Celebrates UNESCO Recognition

Up Norway, Scandinavia’s premier curator of sustainable luxury travel, invites travelers to experience Norway’s newly UNESCO-recognized ‘seterkultur’ (summer farm culture), a living heritage that honors the sustainable mountain farming practices, deep-rooted traditions, and artisanal craftsmanship that have shaped Norwegian identity Read More …

Celebrate Spring with Wilderness Scotland, Wilderness England, and Wilderness Ireland

As the landscapes of the British Isles awaken with the colors of spring, Wilderness Scotland, Wilderness England, and Wilderness Ireland – leaders in sustainable and immersive hiking, cycling, and wildlife-focused small group adventures – invite travelers to explore the breathtaking beauty of these destinations Read More …

Cunard, Luxury Fans Celebrate 185 Years Of Travel

Are future generations at risk of losing precious childhood memories? According to new research by luxury British cruise line Cunard, the digital age is creating a generational gap in our collective history. In response to this, Cunard is calling upon the Read More …

Luxury US Stays Without the Price Tag

A new study reveals that Florida is the state with the third-lowest-cost luxury rental properties for a weekly getaway. The study, conducted by luxury villa rentals SopranoVillas, gathered data from Airbnb.com specifically targeting Airbnb Luxe properties – a category that Read More …

Port Canaveral Signs Deal With MSC

The Canaveral Port Authority today announced an agreement with MSC Cruises that will expand its operations at the world’s second busiest cruise port, including the deployment of the fourth 215,000-ton World Class ship in the 2027-28 cruise season, the latest Read More …

Holland America Refreshes Rudi’s Sel de Mer

Holland America Line is updating Rudi’s Sel de Mer with a relaxed Mediterranean bistro feel aboard Rotterdam, Nieuw Statendam and Koningsdam. The intimate venue will feature casual but classic Mediterranean dishes that reflect the cuisine of regional countries including Italy, France, Read More …

Ten Years Ago: Vikings Blow Past Own Record, Passionately

A new feature here at ChrisCruises.com, a look back at stories posted on this day, ten years ago The clock was ticking, Guinness Book Of World Records adjudicator standing by, as Viking River Cruises eclipsed its own record, christening 18 longships in Read More …