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Holland America to Restart Cruising from Greece in August 2021
Working in close coordination with the government of Greece, Holland America Line has received approval to restart cruising from Piraeus (Athens) in August with four departures aboard Eurodam. Bookings for these cruises opened May 6.
Departing Aug. 15 and 29, the “Idyllic Greek Isles” itinerary features Kotor, Montenegro, plus the Greek isles of Kékira (Corfu), Thíra (Santorini) and Mykonos. “Ancient Wonders” departs Aug. 22 to explore Haifa, Israel, as well as Náfplion, Mykonos and Rhodes in Greece. Both options can be combined to form a longer, back-to-back 14-day Collectors’ Voyage.
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Where To Go On A COVID Yacht Vacation From The USA
With mass vaccinations taking us one step close to controlling COVID, yacht vacations have become...
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Costa Cruises Restarts Mediterranean
On Saturday, May 1, Costa Cruises resumed sailing from Savona, Italy, with its LNG-powered flagship Costa Smeralda on an itinerary dedicated exclusively to Italy. To celebrate the restart, local and port authorities were present at the port, along with Costa Cruises President Mario Zanetti.
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Silversea to Debut Puerto Williams as New Departure Port for Select Antarctica Expeditions
Starting in November 2021, ultra-luxury cruise innovator Silversea will debut Puerto Williams, Chile, as its new departure port for Silver Explorer’s expedition cruises to Antarctica.1 Expanding the most diverse Antarctica offering in ultra-luxury travel, the addition of Puerto Williams will see guests travel seamlessly between Santiago and Antarctica, with private flights enhancing their comfort. Nestled on Isla Navarino in the Beagle Channel at the southern tip of South America, Puerto Williams is a sparsely populated frontier town, surrounded by snow-capped peaks. Accessible only to smaller ships, it is a scenic gateway to the natural wonders of Antarctica.
Read MoreOceania Cruises To Restart Cruise Operations in August 2021
Oceania Cruises will resume cruise operations with the 1,250-guest Marina in August, beginning with sailings to Scandinavia and Western Europe. Marina will resume her originally published voyage schedule, commencing on August 29, 2021 in Copenhagen.
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MSC Cruises Begins Fleet-Wide Vaccinations for Crew
MSC Cruises has started a fleet-wide COVID-19 vaccination program for all its crew members. This becomes an additional core element of the Company’s industry-leading health & safety protocol that has already supported MSC Cruises operations since its first ship returned to service in August last year.
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Riviera River Cruises to Require Full Vaccination or Negative COVID-19 Test
In an effort to prioritize health and safety, Riviera River Cruises has announced that all guests...
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Experience ‘spirited’ luxury at La Posada
I confess I’m not convinced there’s a paranormal world, as I’m a bit of a skeptic at heart. I rely...
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NYC Celebrity Makeup Artist Tim MacKay Adds to Beauty Industry’s Resilience During COVID-19
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but when we are talking about a global pandemic,...
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St. Patrick’s Day 2021: Not So Green
Are you a fan of St. Patrick’s day? Well, this year may not be so green. For many of us, St. Patrick’s Day means green beer, packed bars, and corned beef and cabbage for dinner. For those who work in the alcohol industry, the holiday is an annual boon that provides a much-needed revenue boost during the long winter months.
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3 Luxury Travel Mistakes to Avoid Making
Luxury travel is a great way to have some fun and escape from your busy life. While it has largely...
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