Switzerland Wine Tours

​Watch and Cow’s speciality is showing your guests the secret corners of Switzerland – and this week-long wine tour is no exception. Perfect for oenophiles, foodies, and those searching for a trip with a difference, this itinerary brings you the Read More …

Coast Guard To Require Duck Boat Safety

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued an interim rule requiring additional safety measures for DUKW amphibious passenger vessels, aka “duck boats,” in response to the sinking of the Stretch Duck 7 on Table Rock Lake at Lake of the Ozarks Read More …

Poseidon Expeditions Partners With Sea Chefs

Poseidon Expeditions, a polar expedition ship operator, has announced a partnership with Sea Chefs, a renowned hospitality and catering company. The partnership will begin this month when Sea Chefs will start operating aboard the 114-passenger Sea Spirit. Sea Chefs has Read More …

Seabourn 2025 Features Europe With Three Ships

Ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn has unveiled its 2025 Europe season with a wide range of itineraries to explore the historical wonders and vibrant cultures of the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and Canary Islands. The award-winning, ultra-luxury Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Encore, and Read More …

The Problem With Marine Heat Waves

The world’s oceans are getting hotter, and marine heat waves are becoming more common and severe. These heat waves can have devastating consequences for marine life, including mass mortality, disease outbreaks, and harmful algal blooms. They can also disrupt fisheries Read More …

Visiting Florida? Beware Of Maniac Drivers

Thinking of renting a car when visiting Florida? Think again says John Fitch, an Ohio personal injury law firm. They analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to reveal how the most common types of fatal car Read More …

Back In Business: Crystal Cruises

Italian shipbuilding group Fincantieri has completed the parallel modernization of two cruise ships for Crystal Cruises. Crystal Serenity rejoined the fleet on July 20; the second, Crystal Symphony, was delivered recently. A Cloudy Future For Crystal Cruises This week, Crystal Read More …

Helpful Security Tips For Travelers

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects to screen more than 14 million passengers during the Labor Day holiday weekend from Sept. 1, 2023 through Sept. 6, 2023. The busiest day is projected to be Sept. 1, 2023, when TSA expects Read More …

Crystal Cruises Back In Luxurious Business

A&K Travel Group has invested heavily in the refurbishment of Crystal Cruises two cruise ships that it acquired in 2022; Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. The company has spent $millions on the hardware and the refurbishments, which have included the Read More …