On why travel agents are more important than ever
28 Jan 2020
‘Don’t just book it – Thomas Cook it!’ The fact that we’re all familiar with the seven-word slogan sums up the status Thomas Cook held as the OG of the travel agent business. So, when news broke on 30 September 2019 that the pioneers of leisure travel had ceased trading…
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The Grown-up Girls’ Getaway
27 Jan 2020
Girls just want to have fun. And a little luxury. Perhaps a couple of cocktails and a spot of shopping. Fortunately, a short break on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 promises all that and more. Rebecca Martin sailed from Hamburg to sample high life and high tea on a new, altogether…
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MSC Cruises extends fleet expansion with focus on next-generation environmental technology
21 Jan 2020
MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique sign firm contracts for construction of third and fourth LNG-powered MSC World Class ships. World Class LNG-powered ships MSC Cruises’ third and fourth LNG-powered MSC World Class ships will be delivered in 2025 and 2027. The first of the initial two ships in the…
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Viking announces launch of new expedition voyages
16 Jan 2020
Viking announced the expansion of its destination-focused travel experiences with the launch of new expedition voyages. Viking Expeditions Viking Expeditions first cruise ship, Viking Octantic, will begin sailing in January 2022 embarking on voyages to Antarctica and North America’s Great Lakes. Viking Polaris will debut in August 2022 sailing to…
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Gary Barlow announced as P&O Cruises brand ambassador
16 Jan 2020
Singer, songwriter, producer and performer…Gary Barlow’s many talents speak for themselves. And now, P&O Cruises is delighted to announce he has taken on the exciting role of brand ambassador. P&O Cruises brand ambassador The 710 Club This pioneering partnership will fuse music with amazing travel experiences to deliver spine-tingling moments…
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AmaWaterways river cruise fleet to expand in 2021
14 Jan 2020
AmaWaterways will introduce 156-passenger AmaLucia to its river cruise fleet in 2021. AmaLucia will offer AmaWaterways’ twin balcony staterooms, connecting rooms and multiple dining venues that include the line’s popular Chef’s Table experience. Setting sail on 16 March 2021, AmaLucia will arrive just in time for Tulip Time cruises through…
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P&O Cruises Launch Online Check-in
10 Jan 2020
P&O Cruises are now offering guests the option to check in online for cruises from Southampton. P&O Cruises Online Check-In Launched today, the move allows guests to complete online check-in ahead of their holiday and print their boarding pass at home. P&O Cruises will email guests prior to their cruise…
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Rollin’ Down the River: New Orleans to Nashville on the Mississippi
10 Jan 2020
As river cruising booms in popularity, more people than ever before are choosing to explore the world via its waterways. The Mississippi River cuts through America’s Deep South and a river cruise is the perfect way to experience a comforting slice of Southern hospitality; dance in the streets of the…
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Northern Lights Cruise: All you need to know
09 Jan 2020
The Northern Lights are a truly magical sight, and they’re something each and every traveller should witness at some point in their lives, but with their elusive nature and unpredictable patterns, many shun the idea of going in search of this natural phenomenon in case they fail to catch a…
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Cruise & Maritime Voyages offered to assist Australia’s bushfire evacuations
07 Jan 2020
Cruise & Maritime Voyages offered to assist in evacuations on Australia’s Kangaroo Island amid the country’s ongoing bushfire crisis. Vasco da Gama cancelled a call at the island township of Penneshaw on Saturday (4 January) after being advised to do so by the South Australian Country Fire Service. CMV offered…
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