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VIDEO: Emerald Captain Shares Why a Mega-Yacht is the Best Way to Cruise the Caribbean

10/10/2024 in Caribbean

If you thought sailing to small islands and boutique harbors in idyllic tropical places was just for billionaires in their private yachts, think again. Even you can feel like a billionaire on one of Emerald Cruises’ two new mega-yachts. 

We sailed aboard the Emerald Sakara on a ‘yachtsman’s itinerary’ from San Juan, Puerto Rico, weaving through the U.S. and British Virgin...


New Sun Princess Serves Up Celebrity Concepts with its Culinary Experiences

06/27/2024
Princess Cruises’ newest ship isn’t just an engineering marvel. Sun Princess launched in February, 2024, another member of the “Love Boat” fleet – with a slew of celebrity partnerships enhancing guests’ onboard dining and drinking experiences, in addition to her advanced design, technology and craftsmanship.
 
Eye-Catching Advances
The 4,300-guest Sun Princess debuts new experience venues including The Dome, a ground-breaking geodesic, glass-enclosed...

New Experiences in Australia that Connect You to Indigenous Culture

08/22/2024 in Australia

A new selection of activities for visitors to Australia allow you to experience the country’s history and nature, with the added richness of Aboriginal culture.  

Australia’s Aboriginal people are the island continent's original inhabitants, with a history that dates back over 65,000 years. That makes them one of the world’s oldest continuous cultures. A revival of Australian indigenous cultural practices, oral...


This Overwater Pickleball Court is Causing a ‘Racket’

08/22/2024

The pickleball craze continues! Not content to dominate community parks around North America, the sociable, ‘tennis light’ paddle sport is taking root in holiday destinations – not just on land resorts and hotels, but also at sea, and, in the latest twist, overwater! 

Pickleball on the Rivers of Europe

AmaWaterways made waves when it became the first river cruise line to introduce...



8 New Ships for 3 Sister Cruise Lines: Norwegian, Regent and Oceania

04/11/2024
Get ready for a decade of vacations with ‘new ship smell!’ And get set to soon book your place on one of three brand-new classes of ships that will change the world of cruising. Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and Oceania Cruises have together announced they’ve ordered the next generation of cruise ships. It’s the biggest ‘new build’...

The Best Beaches to Discover in Mexico's Nayarit

07/10/2024 in Nayarit
Nayarit’s stunning Pacific coastline, rich culture and lifestyle, seafood and traditional Mexican cuisine and charming towns have made it a magnet for beach vacation lovers. But which is the best beach for a holiday of lounging, swimming, snorkeling, diving and wildlife watching?
 
One of the most popular areas is the Riviera Nayarit, a 200-mile stretch of coastline that includes the luxurious...


Get In On This Summer's Hottest Cocktail Trend With These Next-Gen Sips from MSC

08/08/2024
Gin is in! Cocktail culture is back, and one of the original ingredients of cocktails is having a renaissance, too. MSC Cruises has ‘tapped’ into the of-the-moment trend that’s seen a boom in types of gin and new gin cocktails.
 
The cruise line is introducing new drinks fleet-wide to join in its lineup of cool summer sips.
 
For many, fun and sophisticated...

Panda-monium! New Pandas Debut This Year in Two American Cities

08/08/2024
There will soon be two new places in the U.S. to visit China’s iconic and endearing national animal. The giant panda, with its unmistakeable black and white markings and adorable fuzzy features, is a keystone species and symbol of global conservations efforts – and it’s one of the ‘bucket list’ animals many people want to experience in person. 
 
A pair of...