Venice too crowded? Trieste’s treasures await
2023-10-09A “second city” is generally considered to be the second-largest or runner-up among culturally significant capitals in a region. In this second story in a series, contributor Brittany Chrusciel invites readers to reconsider these standalone European cities as desirable, first-rate destinations. Read the first story in the series, “For France beyond Paris, we’ll always have […]
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Choosing Your Ideal Cruise Experience: Exploring Cruise Line Classes
2023-10-09Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations Cruise lines offer a variety of experiences to cater to different types of travelers and budgets. The main differences between the various classes of cruise lines are typically related to the following factors: Price and Luxury: Ultra-Luxury Cruise Lines: Frequently considered yachts, these ships have […]
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Google’s AI adds new capabilities in travel planning
2023-10-02Google is doubling down on travel, enabling Bard, its generative artificial intelligence (AI) model, to offer far more ways to help users plan their trips. The web search giant’s latest iteration of Bard enables it to communicate with other Google applications and services, including Google Flights and Hotels. With Bard Extensions, launched earlier this week, […]
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Dr. John Shears: The Man Who Located the Endurance
2023-10-02Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations I had the pleasure this weekend to take Dr. John Shears and some of his Endurance 22 Expedition team that discovered Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship in Antarctica to Lady Liberty. We discussed today’s expedition cruises and his most remarkable expedition, In the annals of polar […]
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After record period of ship removals, younger, more efficient fleets remain
2023-10-02Six Fantasy-class Carnival ships. Three vessels from Royal Caribbean’s now-defunct Pullmantur line. Holland America Line’s former Westerdam. These ships were among 38 vessels sold to shipbreaking yards since the pandemic began, representing the largest exodus of cruise ships in history. The result? A worldwide cruise fleet of larger, younger and more efficient ships. Last year […]
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Airfares are down right now. Will they stay that way long?
2023-09-25The surge in pent-up demand that drove high airfares last year appears to have given way to more normal seasonal demand this fall, at least for full-service U.S. carriers. But how long airfare will remain down relative to the past 18 months is an open and very unclear question. “It’s really hard to predict whether […]
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10 most expensive vacation destinations around the world
2023-09-25Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations Here are ten of the most expensive vacation destinations around the world. Keep in mind that prices and rankings can change over time, so it’s a good idea to check for the latest information before planning a trip: St. Barts, Caribbean Known for its luxurious […]
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10 Most Popular Bucket List Destinations That People Aspire to Visit
2023-09-18Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations A bucket list is a compilation of dreams, goals, and desires that one hopes to accomplish in their lifetime. For many, travel is a significant component of their bucket list. Exploring new places, experiencing different cultures, and witnessing breathtaking landscapes are often at the top […]
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Is demand for air travel falling? Depends who you ask
2023-09-18U.S. airlines have presented widely divergent perspectives this week on the demand environment, with discount carriers reporting a recent plunge and full-service carriers asserting that demand remains in line with earlier expectations. “Over the last couple weeks, things have changed and sequentially gotten worse,” Frontier CEO Barry Biffle said at the Morgan Stanley Laguna conference […]
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Exploring the Horizon: Future Travel Trends Shaping the Way We Journey
2023-09-11Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations The world of travel is on the brink of transformation, driven by technological advancements, shifting consumer preferences, and a growing awareness of sustainable practices. As we peer into the future, a tapestry of exciting travel trends emerges, promising to redefine the way we explore the […]
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