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Arctic Adventures for Every Kind of Explorer
For adventure seekers craving the ultimate Arctic experience, Aurora Expeditions delivers unmatched opportunities to explore the wild beauty of the Arctic. With one of the most extensive and inclusive activity programs in the expedition cruising industry, Aurora’s Arctic voyages allow travelers to Read More …
Emirates Celebrates The Love And Luck Of Lunar New Year
Celebrating Lunar New Year on the 29 January and heralding the year of the snake, Emirates customers can embrace the luck of the season with curated menus in Emirates lounges in Dubai, Singapore, Bangkok, Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong, enjoy Read More …
Rising Travel Costs Led To Big Travel Insurance Payouts
As travel costs surged in 2024, more travelers sought protection through travel insurance, leading to an 18% increase in paid claims over the previous year. This rise in claims coincided with a dramatic 37% spike in payout amounts, which grew from an Read More …
Survey: 19 Million Americans Will Cruise In 2025
For the first time ever, AAA is releasing a cruise forecast for the year ahead. This report is similar to the travel forecasts AAA releases for major holidays. It examines the number of U.S. residents that will take an ocean Read More …
Seabourn Quest Embarks On Maiden Alaska Season
Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, is setting course for an extraordinary 2025 Alaska season as Seabourn Quest makes her maiden arrival to “The Last Frontier.” From May to September 2025, the ultra-luxury ship will sail on 18 seven-day itineraries between Vancouver, Read More …
Five New Holland America Line Legendary Voyages Promise Grandeur in 2026-2027
Today, Holland America Line unveiled new Legendary Voyages that create destination-rich vacations sailing roundtrip from the United States. The five new cruises, which range from 27 to 45 days, will provide guests the opportunity to explore one or several regions in depth—including the Read More …
Celestyal Extends Inaugural Arabian Gulf Season
Due to overwhelming demand for its inaugural Arabian Gulf season, Celestyal, the boutique cruise line offering unmissable and immersive experiences on shore and at sea, has announced an additional “Desert Days” sailing. This new voyage – departing from Dubai on Read More …
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 …