More and more shipping lines have become ‘charity minded’, donating money and services to a wide variety of charities. There is no doubt that extra publicity is generated for the lines and for the charities, resulting in a great deal of good for all.
The latest charitable work by P&O Cruises is with the ‘The Make-a-Wish [...]
So many US cruises sail the Caribbean. It is perhaps the word’s most popular destination, certainly for cruises out of Florida. Here is a brief view of what destinations one might find on a Caribbean cruise and an explanation of the Caribbean:
Caribbean Islands: It is difficult to describe the Caribbean islands in geographic terms. What [...]
Security concerns have kept cruising away from Israel. It appears luxury cruises are beginning to return to that troubled state bringing some 40,000 visitors to Israel in coming months. Several cruise lines have Israel back on their cruise agenda. The first ship to come to Israel this September is Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas; [...]
Celebrity Equinox, just launched in the UK last month is longer than 6 Olympic sized swimming pools. The second of the Solstice Class ships, the Equinox exudes the very essence of luxury. These new super ships offer everything one could desire, but are they loosing the “ship’ feeling by becoming more of a floating resort [...]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAtkCBzl1Vs
This is a video of Europa, said by many to be the best cruising experience. Many ships are the same, its the service and extras, including the food experience, that sets them apart.
Delivered on September 1999, for Hapag-Lloyd, she is one of the most spacious cruise ships on the market and is intended for the [...]
I came across an interesting site that may be of interest.
Log onto www.traveletiquette.co.uk. It covers travel etiquette and contains articles on etiquette in different countries.
For example Greetings and Salutations in China. Bowing from the shoulders is a well-known way of meeting and greeting in China. You should be aware that you are not always expected [...]
The cruise industry appears to be following in the steps of several airlines by providing passengers with ‘EXTRAS”. These additional extras are only for those with high-end cabins.
On board Cunard’s Queen Victoria and Queen Mary 2, passengers can book exclusive staterooms that enable them to dine in the exclusive Queens Grill. There is private elevator [...]
With more and more Australians heading to Hong Kong to pick up one of the many cruises emanating from that port; why not try to time your cruise to take in the Wine & Dine Festival. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has introduced the Hong Kong Food and Wine Year.
Running throughout 2009 until March [...]
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