Viking River Targets Mississippi for New River Cruise Ship by 2015
2013-03-25

Viking River Cruises reportedly plans to build a new ship to operate on the Mississippi River, which will be the company’s first vessel on U.S. The news was first reported in Seatrade Insider and was confirmed to Travel Pulse by a Viking River spokesman. Read more

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Tour Operators Embracing Growing Interest in Culinary Travel
2013-03-22

Tour operators are embracing culinary-focused programs as a way of satisfying clients’ hunger for experiential travel with an emphasis on authentic encounters with local culture. Both large tour operators and smaller specialist firms are offering a growing number of tours that include everything from a standard wine tasting in California’s Napa Valley to a hands-on cooking […]

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Luxury Small Ship Cruises to Tahiti with Paul Gauguin
2013-03-21

The m/s Paul Gauguin was designed specifically to sail the shallow seas of Tahiti, the South Pacific, and Southeast Asia, visiting small ports that larger ships can’t reach and effortlessly blending into the stunning beauty. Click here to book New 2014 Itineraries.

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Waldorf-Astoria to Continue to Manage Arizona Biltmore, Grand Wailea, La Quinta
2013-03-20

GIC Real Estate, the real estate arm of the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC), completed its purchase of three resorts managed by Hilton Worldwide’sWaldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand. They include the 740-room Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa, Phoenix, Ariz.; the 780-room Grand Wailea Resort, Maui, Hawaii; and the 796-room La Quinta Resort & Club, […]

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Royal Caribbean to Base Eight Ships in Europe in 2014
2013-03-19

Royal Caribbean International will operate eight ships in Europe in 2014. Liberty of the Seas, Navigator of the Seas, Serenade of the Seas, and Splendour of the Seas will sail the Mediterranean and augment recently announced deployment by Independence of the Seas, Adventure of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas and Legend of the Seas in […]

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36 Hours in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
2013-03-19

San Miguel de Allende is almost 500 years old, and for more than 50 it’s been a beloved tourist destination. Nevertheless, it’s still possible for newness to wash over this famous Mexican mountain city of snaking cobblestone streets and colonial buildings in delectable fruit-bowl-meets-spice-rack colors (think mango and avocado next to paprika and turmeric). After […]

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Starwood Nearly Doubles Luxury Global Hotel Footprint
2013-03-18

Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ luxury footprint has nearly doubled worldwide in five years, the company said from its inaugural luxury General Managers Summit in Dubai. Starwood now has more than 160 hotels in 39 countries as part of The Luxury Collection, St. Regis and W Hotelsbrands. Going forward, Starwood will add 50 luxury hotels in 12 new […]

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Coming to the high seas: The Grammy Awards cruise
2013-03-15

Norwegian Cruise Line says it is partnering with the The Recording Academy to offer a Grammy-themed voyage, to take place in the fall of 2014. Unveiled this week during the annual Cruise Shipping Miami conference, the Grammy cruise will take place on the still-under-construction Norwegian Getaway and is part of a larger partnership between Norwegian Cruise […]

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200th Transatlantic Crossing Celebration!
2013-03-14

On 6 July 2013 QUEEN MARY 2 will celebrate her 200th Transatlantic Crossing – sailing from New York to Southampton. Take your place in history and join Cunard in commemorating this special occasion – sure to be a superb celebration on board. A commemorative dinner will be held and Stephen Payne, the man responsible for the […]

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Best breakfasts around the world
2013-03-14

Maple-bacon biscuits. Chocolate-dipped donuts. A lavish spread of eggs. Is there any meal more comforting than breakfast?  Whatever time zone you wake up in, the best breakfasts will brighten your mood, fortify you for the day, and give you a taste of daily life in that destination. Our short list of memorable breakfasts, part of […]

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