More cruise lines will drop the Covid test and vaccine rules this spring
2023-03-20Several ocean cruise lines that quietly retained their Covid vaccination or pre-boarding testing policies are now ready to phase them out. Cunard Line, Lindblad Expeditions, Ponant and Windstar Cruises plan to eliminate or curtail their vaccination or testing requirements in the coming months except when sailing to destinations with Covid restrictions. “When combined with the […]
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Encounter the Magnificent Seals of Antarctica on a Seabourn Cruise
2023-03-20If you’re looking for an adventure like no other, look no further than a Seabourn cruise to Antarctica on board the Seabourn Venture! This incredible journey will take you to one of the most pristine and unspoiled regions on Earth, where you’ll have the opportunity to witness some of the most incredible wildlife the world […]
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All-inclusives help guests explore beyond the resort gates
2023-03-12The number of guests looking to venture beyond the walls of their all-inclusive resorts while on vacation appears to be growing. And those properties have taken note, not only facilitating off-property experiences but adding them to their inclusions. “The thing that’s really been the travel buzzword for the last few years is ‘experiential,’” said Geoff […]
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Discover the Majestic Whales of Antarctica on a Seabourn Cruise
2023-03-12Antarctica is home to a diverse range of whale species, including the humpback whale, the minke whale, the fin whale, the sei whale, the southern right whale, and the orca (also known as the killer whale). These whales are a vital part of the Antarctic ecosystem and play an important role in maintaining the balance […]
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Dispatch, Fairbanks: Bundle up for the nightlife
2023-03-06FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Las Vegas. Tokyo. New York. These are places I typically think of as nightlife destinations. But after a four-night trip, I’ve added Fairbanks to that list. However, nightlife takes on an entirely different connotation here in the commercial capital of Alaska’s interior, north latitude 65 degrees. The northern lights, most certainly, are […]
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Encountering the Majestic Penguins of Antarctica on the Luxurious Seabourn Venture
2023-03-06Antarctica is home to several species of penguins, with the most common being the Adélie penguin, the chinstrap penguin, and the gentoo penguin. These penguins have evolved to live in the extreme conditions of Antarctica and are adapted to survive in the harsh environment. Adélie penguins are one of the smaller species of penguins, growing […]
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It’s Yachting, Not Cruising®. Enjoy the Difference. Casually elegant, modernized, and personalized luxury, unlike any other travel experience.
2023-03-01Whether you long to explore the secluded isles of the Caribbean or the playful yachting harbors of the Mediterranean, our modernized 56-stateroom twin yachts carry you to destinations that larger ships cannot reach, perfectly appointed spots along the world’s secluded coastlines and celebrated yachting harbors. Onshore experiences are bookended by ample opportunity to relax and unwind on board, […]
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Port of Los Angeles plans massive expansion, including a second cruise terminal
2023-02-27The Port of Los Angeles is preparing to build out another cruise terminal on its outer harbor and redevelop the existing cruise facility. The port has issued a draft request for proposals for the construction of a new Outer Harbor Cruise Terminal, a site with views of the coastline and Catalina Island. The port is […]
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Incredible icebergs seen on a Seabourn Venture expedition to Antarctica
2023-02-27Antarctica is home to some of the largest and most spectacular icebergs in the world formed when pieces of ice break off from glaciers and float out into the ocean. The icebergs can range in size from small chunks to giant formations that are hundreds of feet tall and several miles long. One of the […]
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Shifting trends in the wellness market
2023-02-20Wild swimming isn’t the only big trend that wellness experts and analysts have their eyes on this year. During the Global Wellness Summit’s media event here last month, Beth McGroarty, vice president of research and forecasting for GWS and sister organization Global Wellness Institute, predicted that 2023 would be the year that wellness shifts in […]
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