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Paying Attention, Azamara Engages Destinations, Guests
Sailing with Azamara Club Cruises, we visit interesting places around the world in the comfort of nicely sized ships big enough to offer a full hotel operation but small enough for direct access to ports not possible on larger vessels. Read More …
Holland America Christening Highlights Broader Focus
One by one they added new features, re-designed existing ones and went about the business of reinventing themselves. It was more than the occasional effort cruise lines make to update their offerings and stay relevant. There was new energy at Holland America Read More …
Cruise Lines Look Back To Go Forward
The world of cruise vacations has come a long way since we sailed as a family with kids in school. A decade ago, family travel meant a Caribbean cruise with our sailing history dominated by Carnival Cruise Line and Princess Cruises. Over Read More …
Sailing Away From Russia And Its History
Called a “ship graveyard of sorts” what cruise passengers see sailing away from St Petersburg, Russia are Cold War remnants of a Russia that once was, left to rust and the effects of the sea, as we see in these Read More …
Turkey Wants Cruise Ships Back, Encourages Return With Cash
Turkey wants cruise ships back. Most major cruise line brands have been skipping Istanbul then Kudashi, taking two of the most interesting ports of call in the area off itineraries. While we found Istanbul to be safe as well as Read More …
Connecting, Russia And Chocolate Bars
Day two of our overnight stay in St. Petersburg was all about making local connections, something I might not have thought possible on day one that was more suited as a backdrop for a cold war film. Sunny skies seemed Read More …
Beyond Obvious Benefits, Travel Brings Change
Viking Cruises new Exploring More web site offer award-winning short films that share insights into world cultures, a number of ways. The Exploring More collection looks deep into aspects of local lives, working worlds, and the privileged access to places Viking Travelers enjoy. Continuing our BEST Read More …