[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] New England — the birthplace of America — is filled with rich history, cultural attractions, fascinating cities, scenic villages, and outdoor adventures at every turn. Discover white sandy beaches and lighthouses, brilliant fall foliage, expansive lakes, panoramic mountain views, and dockside restaurants with delicious seafood chowder, lobster, and blueberry pie. Travellers taking a cruise … Read more
Luxury expedition cruising is fast emerging as the hottest market in the industry. In the last three months three lines have announced major new ships to begin this year and launch in 2018. But undoubtedy, the sexiest and most exciting are the two new polar vessels: Scenic Eclipse and Crystal Endeavor, with Ponant’s chic new … Read more
MSC Cruises is the latest line to announce it will be building a private Caribbean island for the exclusive use of its passengers. To be named Ocean Cay, it will be launch in December 2017. It joins other private operated by many of the major cruise lines sailing in the region. So why would you … Read more
Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas has been floated out from the Meyer Werft Shipyard along the Ems River toward the Black Sea. The ship was getting plenty of admiring glances as she made her way down the shallow waterway – even the local livestock were impressed. Ovation will officially launch in April and spend … Read more
Crystal Cruises announced overnight that it would be launching a 200-passenger polar class megayacht to be named Crystal Endeavor – with a design that looks uncannily similar the Scenic Eclipse. Both ships boast similar specs and appear aimed at the same luxury expedition market. They are even being launched in the same month – August 2018. … Read more
Lively, captivating and compelling, Jamaica has a spirit all its own. Nearly 90 percent of population is of African descent, and the influence can be felt through Jamaica’s music, food, art and culture. Hailed as the birthplace of reggae, this uniquely Jamaican style of music found international fame, due largely to the success of its most … Read more
The British Virgin Islands are made up of four main islands; Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke. BVI was colonised by the Brits in 1672 and remains a British Overseas Territory though, unusually, there’s very little British influence to be found. The main island is Tortola, home to business and trade and the capital, Road … Read more
Located between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, the twin-island country of Antigua and Barbuda was named by Christopher Columbus in 1493 in honour of Spain’s Virgin of La Antigua. Barbuda means bearded in Spanish and the island was named after wild fig trees found in the region which have a beard like appearance. … Read more
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She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
