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Author: Chris Owen

Chris Owen is a travel writer from Orlando, Florida USA

Viking Wine Tour Curiously Satisfying

Posted onMarch 21, 2014AuthorChris Owen

Viking River Cruises new Chateaux, Rivers & Wine itinerary takes culturally curious travelers through the great wine regions of Bordeaux, in comfort.  The eight-day journey sails on Viking longships deep into a part of France that produces more than 700 Read More …

CategoriesExperienceTagscuriously, satisfying, Viking

Bordeaux Guide Typical Of Viking Standards

Posted onMarch 20, 2014March 20, 2014AuthorChris Owen

Before today, I associated the word ‘Bordeaux’ with a wine region of France, much like many others; a place were some of the best wines in the world come from.  But after an included walking tour with Viking River Cruises, Read More …

CategoriesRiver CruisingTagsbordeaux, guide, standards, Viking

Avignon, France – Viking Style

Posted onMarch 20, 2014March 20, 2014AuthorChris Owen

For Viking River Cruises, sailing up and down the waterways of Europe is just what they do with their new fleet of Viking longships.  France is one of many countries  Viking visits, bringing culturally curious travelers along for the ride Read More …

CategoriesRiver CruisingTagsavignon, France, style, Viking

Vikings Blow Past Own Record, Passionately

Posted onMarch 19, 2014March 19, 2014AuthorChris Owen

The clock was ticking, Guinness Book Of World Records adjudicator standing by, as Viking River Cruises eclipsed its own record, christening 18 longships in one day.   A ginormous feat never attempted before by any other cruise line, it was business as Read More …

CategoriesRiver CruisingTagspassionately, record, vikings

Vikings Prepare To Conquer A New Land

Posted onMarch 18, 2014March 18, 2014AuthorChris Owen

Traveling from around the world, invited guests of Viking River Cruises arrived in Avignon, France throughout the day.  Much like the beginning of any other Viking sailing, the first day schedule is light as everyone settles in, adjusts to the Read More …

CategoriesRiver CruisingTagsconquer, prepare, vikings

Resolved: Lost Luggage Smackdown: @StarAlliance vs @SkyTeam

Posted onMarch 17, 2014August 30, 2014AuthorChris Owen

When we travel, the unexpected is often one of the best parts of any trip and often result in a different view on a variety of topics.  An amazing dining experience at a local restaurant can inspire us to be Read More …

CategoriesExperience, PlanningTagsaskyteam, astaralliance, luggage, resolved, smackdown

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Princess Cruises To Japan With More, After Extensive Upgrades

Posted onMarch 15, 2014March 14, 2014AuthorChris Owen

Princess Cruises will begin their second season of Japan cruising April 17.  To get ready, Diamond Princess is undergoing a $30 million drydock,  adding new features designed to appeal to Japanese cruisers.  Topping the list of refurbishment changes, an extensive new Japanese bath Read More …

CategoriesOcean CruisingTagsCruises, extensive, princess, upgrades

CSM2014, The SXSW Of Cruise Travel Starts Today

Posted onMarch 10, 2014March 12, 2014AuthorChris Owen

Considered by many as the SXSW of cruise travel, Cruise Shipping Miami is an annual mega-convention that starts Monday in Miami Beach, Florida.  Amid Spring breakers swarming the beaches of south Florida, on hand will be cruise line executives and travel experts participating in panel discussions, Read More …

CategoriesCruise NewsTagscruise, csm2014, starts, today, travel

Carnival Cruise Ship Enhanced On The Way To Australia

Posted onMarch 5, 2014August 29, 2014AuthorChris Owen

Carnival Legend recently returned to the Port of Tampa after a remodeling project that included all the usual maintenance performed while in dry dock.  Standard ship upgrades, along with new carpeting, tile work and wall coverings were added, much like Read More …

CategoriesPlanningTagsaustralia, carnival, cruise, enhanced

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