People looking for an alternative to big-ship cruising need only try tall-ship cruising. As interest in small-ship cruising has grown, so has the number of ships, increasing 200 percent in the past decade. Now, every year more than 350,000 Americans opt for small-ship cruises carrying just hundreds of passengers. Smaller does mean fewer shipboard amenities … Read more
Luxury cruises are expected to grow in 2014, and many new ships are setting sail. Here are some tips from Tour operator Academic Arrangements Abroad. In 2013, luxury cruise markets increased 18 percent, and the premium segment was up about the same level. According to Travel Agent central, luxury cruises are expected to continue … Read more
Each year, the community of Cruise Critic followers rewards the innovating experiences on board and ashore in dining, entertainment, fitness, and design. Cruise enthusiasts wanting to create travel memories of a lifetime, can check the list with this year’s winners. This list serves as a seal of approval from consumers who have sailed on these … Read more
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the voice and advocate of the worldwide cruise industry, is looking forward to a positive year of growth with a 2014 passenger forecast of 21.7 million worldwide guests on CLIA’s 63 member lines, according to data released in the association’s annual State of the Cruise Industry findings. To meet demand, … Read more
Cruise Critic’s 6th Annual Editors’ Picks Awards – The best of the best in cruise travel. Regent Seven Seas Cruises is wotld’s best luxury cruise line, according to the Cruise Critic, billed as the world’s largest site dedicated to cruise reviews. Regent Seven Seas took the top spot for offering a “luxury experience that blends … Read more
The new A8 places Audi among the innovation leaders in the luxury segment. More powerful engines, new assistance systems and innovative Matrix LED headlight technology characterize the model on its way to the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. One great strength of the big sedan is its lightweight construction. The Audi A8 3.0 TFSI with the … Read more