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As we’re not living in the best of times, our thoughts often turn to times we remember as...
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As we’re not living in the best of times, our thoughts often turn to times we remember as...
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The Omni Grove Park Inn is a historic resort built along the Blue Ridge Mountains, just minutes...
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Given the continued misery of Covid in all its mutations, I think everyone deserves something special on Valentine’s Day. It doesn’t have to be expensive, but it should be thoughtful–and maybe fun.
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The Yacht Portfolio, a strategic maritime investment company, has announced that it has entered into a letter of intent to acquire Sea Cloud Cruises of Hamburg, Germany. The company operates a fleet of three masted, full-rigged luxury tall ships; the Sea Cloud (109.5 meters; 64 passengers), the Sea Cloud II (117 meters; 94 passengers) and the recent newbuild Sea Cloud Spirit (138 meters; 136 passengers).
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Scenic Issues Offer to Assist Crystal Cruises Guests and Travel Advisors
After Crystal Cruises ceased operation, Scenic Cruises offered to help. “Our hearts go out to all the employees and crew members of Crystal Cruises as they have been a long-standing member of the cruise industry family and, although they are competitors, we have always been impressed with their outstanding brand and professionalism,” stated Ann Chamberlin, vp of sales for Scenic Group USA, in a recent email to travel advisors.
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Cruise Lines International Association, the leading voice of the global cruise community, today released the 2022 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook report.
The annual report shows how the industry has continued to resume responsibly with proven protocols that are leading the way, underscores the value of cruise tourism to local communities and national economies around the world, and charts the industry’s continued progress towards achieving carbon neutrality.
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Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has added a new 2022 course to Uniworld University, the brand’s online travel advisor education program. The course, titled New for 2022, will give advisors a sense of what their clients can expect onboard Uniworld cruises this year. After completing the course, advisors will receive a special discounted rate of up to 60% off 2022 cruises.
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This New Year, I won’t be buying any new clothes to refresh my wardrobe–because I’m not going anywhere that isn’t necessary until the waves of Covid subside. But there will be upgrades and refreshers for 2022. I’m upgrading my skincare with a quarterly subscription to The Box By Dr Ava. It’s described as a “Derm in a Box,” and the “Derm” in question is renowned board-certified dermatologist Ava Shamban, M.D., the owner and director of two branded practices: AVA MD, her full-service dermatology clinic with locations in Malibu and Beverly Hills–and her newest concept, SKINFIVE, a tech-based provider of essential face and body treatments located in Pacific Palisades and Century City.
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Experiential Family Travel Adds a New Level of Sophistication to Cruise Travel. If intellectual and thought-provoking activities are what you desire from a family vacation, the cruise lines provide many outstanding choices. In addition to offering the very best in family accommodations, these lines also present the best in cultural and mind-expanding activities and programs.
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This wave season, Star Clippers is offering a “Two-Plus-Two” deal good on select...
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American Queen Voyages™, part of Hornblower® Group, welcomed guests for the cruise line’s...
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Scenic Eclipse is making its way to Antarctica from the Red Sea as it prepares for its highly...
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