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World Voyages on Cunard’s Queens!
2019-02-19Hello Everyone, Well it seems like only yesterday that I was writing in this blog on how it was World Voyage time of year again, as the Cunard vessels and many other cruise vessels got ready to head off for anything from 3 to 4 months for their annual circumnavigation of the World – in […]
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The Caribbean Comeback: 12 New and Renovated Caribbean Hotels to Visit
2019-02-19These island properties are sure to impress travelers. Expect excellent amenities, beautiful beachfront locations and upgraded accommodations at these resorts. The 2017 hurricane season took a major toll on the Caribbean islands, causing widespread destruction and hardship for the region. And while some hotels are still recovering from the damage, the Caribbean is on the […]
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From the South Pacific to the Chilean Andes!
2019-02-12Before I tell you more of my recent trip to the amazing country of Chile, it’s worth mentioning that my good friend and the “main man” behind The World’s Greatest Vacations, Richard Shane is currently travelling with Paul Gauguin Cruises aboard their award winning luxury small ship “Paul Gauguin” in the South Pacific. Paul Gauguin […]
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10 Top All-Inclusive Resorts in the USA
2019-02-11Go all-in for these luxe resorts flush with amenities. Enjoy hassle-free travel at these all-inclusive getaways. Though all-inclusive properties aren’t as common in the U.S. as they are in vacation hot spots like Mexico or the Caribbean, there are still plenty of luxurious American resorts perfect for guests on the hunt for a hassle-free vacation. […]
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Travels in Chile!
2019-02-05Hello everyone – Captain Peter Philpott here once again and as mentioned in my last blog, I’m freshly returned from a wonderful trip to the amazing country of Chile…! After a career at sea and mainly in the cruising industry, I have been lucky enough to visit a huge number of countries all around the […]
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AAA Announces 2019 Diamond Award Winners
2019-02-04Of the more than 27,000 properties evaluated, 1,843 hotels earned Four and Five Diamond awards. On Jan. 31, AAA announced its annual lists of Four and Five Diamond hotels. A total of 123 properties in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean were added to the prestigious lists this year. AAA’s Diamond Rating is […]
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Travel Plans!
2019-01-15Hello again everyone and I hope you are having fun with your vacation planning for 2019 and possibly beyond. There is such a choice out there and right now the world really is our oyster, as they say. To make the decision even more exciting, new cruise lines are starting up – Virgin Voyages are […]
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The 14 Most Exotic Black Sand Beaches in the World
2019-01-14Ditch the typical white sand beaches and try something new. Found in Hawaii, Iceland, the Canary Islands and other destinations around the world, black sand beaches intrigue travelers with their mystery and beauty. These beaches form over time by the erosion of volcanic minerals and lava fragments combined with the ebb and flow of the […]
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It’s World Voyage time of year!
2019-01-08Hello again everyone. Early January is the time of year when many cruise ships and certainly all three of Cunard’s Liners are getting ready for a complete change to their usual schedules as they prepare to set off on their annual three month World Voyages. This is a time of great excitement, both for the […]
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Ringing in the New Year Cunard style!
2019-01-02Hello again and if you are anything like me, you are right now wondering just where the year 2018 has gone! Another year flies by and we are right on the brink of entering 2019 as I write this. Where will this new year take us, I wonder? Lots of new and exciting adventures and […]
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