Silversea Update: New Ships, Recent Refurbs & Its 2020/2021 Asia Collection
Silversea Cruises is growing at an accelerated rate and will welcome two new ships in 2020 – the Silver Origin will join the Expedition Fleet and sail the Galapagos Islands commencing in July, and the much-anticipated Silver Moon sets off...
Quintessential Luxury with PONANT
Designed for travellers who wish to engage with the world in order to better understand it, PONANT’s themed ‘Quintessential Collection’ voyages offer a truly immersive experience, coupled, of course, with the cruise line’s famed luxury. Offering exceptional activities ashore, all...
Avalon Waterways: So How is a River Cruise Different from an Ocean Cruise?
It’s no secret that river cruising is one of the most popular trends in travel. More and more Canadians are discovering the charms of seeing the world at a human pace, often in Europe but also in other corners of...
Seabourn Outlines Details for ‘The Colonnade’ Dining Venue on Seabourn Venture
Seabourn is busy preparing for the launch of its new ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ship, Seabourn Venture, set to begin cruising the world’s most coveted and remote destinations in June 2021. Travellers on Seabourn Venture and her yet-to-be-named sister ship will...
Cruise Review: Celebrity Edge Continues to Shine on the Med
Having just returned from an 11-day cruise aboard Celebrity Edge, Vanessa Lee is just as impressed with the ship as she was the first time she stepped aboard when she debuted last fall. Here is her review: I have returned...
Norwegian Encore is Ready for her Grand Debut
It’s an exciting time to be in cruising, with one magnificent ship after another setting sail, filled with cutting-edge technology, industry firsts, and service standards that are redefining what a cruise vacation is all about. Nowhere is this more true...
‘Top Chef’ Winner Kristen Kish Joins Holland America Line’s Culinary Council
Holland America Line is adding “Top Chef” season 10 winner and acclaimed restaurateur Kristen Kish to its award-winning Culinary Council — a collection of elite, international celebrity chefs who bring global influence to dining experiences across the fleet. Kish’s playful...
3 Reasons to Book Off-Season Travel
Experienced travelers know there’s a code when it comes to travel seasons. High season, low season, shoulder season and off season – your choice of travel season can make a big difference to your travel experience. Is there a perfect time to...
Norwegian Encore Sails in Open Water for the First Time
Norwegian Cruise Line recently announced that its newest innovative ship, Norwegian Encore, successfully completed another major construction milestone, when she departed the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany and sailed down the Ems River towards the North Sea. On Monday,...
Magical Moloka’i: The Hawaii You Never Knew
“Slow Down, this is Moloka’i,” read the hand-painted sign that greets me on the road leading out of the airport. With nary a car in sight, I can see why there needs to be a reminder, as the wide open...
The Travel Corporation and TreadRight Announce ‘Make Travel Matter’ Pledge in Celebration of World Tourism Day
The Travel Corporation (TTC) has just announced its new Make Travel Matter Pledge, in celebration of World Tourism Day. Guided by The TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation’s family of award-winning brands, including Trafalgar, Uniworld, Insight Vacations,...
MSC Cruises Adheres to Travel & Tourism Declaration to Fight Illegal Trade in Wildlife
MSC Cruises has signed the Travel & Tourism Declaration on Illegal Trade in Wildlife – known as the ‘Buenos Aires Declaration’ – which sets out a number of specific commitments for companies active in the travel and tourism sector to...
