Travel Briefs: Stories You May Have Missed

Posted onAuthorChris Owen

A quick look at some of this week’s short travel stories that are long on adventure.

A&K Expands In Galapagos Islands
Abercrombie & Kent is expanding its portfolio in the Galápagos Islands cruise market with Ecoventura. Ecoventura has added a third expedition yacht, Evolve, to its fleet of three luxury yachts. The yachts accommodate 20 guests each and are the only Galápagos cruise vessels accepted into the Relais & Châteaux collection. Onboard amenities include a concierge, fitness center, sundeck with loungers, and Jacuzzi. All meals are a la carte and inspired by Relais & Châteaux. The three Ecoventura yachts rotate between two seven-night itineraries. There is a naturalist for every ten guests. Ecoventura is committed to sustainability and has installed two new recycling machines on the island of San Cristobal.

Weddings Are Different Now
Weddings have become more elaborate in recent years, with couples planning a series of events leading up to the big day. This trend, known as “wedding sprawl,” can include a proposal party, engagement bash, bridal shower, bachelor or bachelorette weekend, ceremony, reception, welcome drinks, rehearsal dinner, morning-after brunch, and even a mini-moon or early moon. All of these events can add up to a lot of time, money, and stress for the couple and their loved ones.

Jet Blue Takes On Amsterdam
JetBlue announced new Amsterdam flights in the late summer of 2023. Flights will operate daily from New York JFK to Amsterdam on JetBlue’s Airbus A321 LR aircraft, with 24 Mint Suite seats and 114 core seats. Boston to Amsterdam flights to follow.