Branson family-owned Virgin to shake up the cruise industry

Will Virgin Cruises help reshape consumers’ expectations of what a cruise experience can be? Virgin Group, the Branson family-owned branded investment group, announced plans to build the next great cruise line serving travelers from around the world. Along with the formation of Virgin Cruises, its new cruise line business, Virgin Group also presented a CEO and … Read more

Gocycle – the lightest-in-class electric e-bike

E-bike brand gocycle cruises into the US market at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2014. They say you can’t re-invent the wheel or improve the design of the bicycle. Gocycle e-bike brand says it did both. The lightest-in-class electric Gocycle is developed with a no compromiseapproach to design by former McLaren Cars engineer Richard … Read more

Cruise journey for tech-savvy modern travelers

For a more enjoyable cruise journey, cruise travel companies outfitted their ships with several high-tech innovations. The new technologies coming to the Quantum of the Seas, for example, include “Sidewalk to Ship” in 10 Minutes, real-time luggage tracking; the first of 40,000 free windows tablets for crew, exceptional variety and choice – oh, and a … Read more

Leisurely and Luxurious — Amazing Cruise Experiences

For many holidaymakers, going on a cruise holiday is a step above a regular vacation. There’s something inherently appealing in spending your days at sea. In this era of fast-paced transport and communications, taking your time to arrive at an exotic destination is a luxury in its own right. If you’re serious about experiencing first … Read more

2014 Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes: Filippetti Navetta 30 has taken the sea route

Filippetti Navetta 30. Details make the difference.  Filippetti Yacht’s Filippetti Navetta 30 has taken the sea route. The Italian shipyard that build customized fiberglass motor yachts from 20 to 35 meters, revealed the first image of the Filippetti Navetta 30, before the official presentation during the Cannes Yachting Festival this September. Filippetti Navetta 30 takes … Read more

Cruise without currency blues

A cruise should be one of the most relaxing holiday experiences around. Every amenity on your doorstep, beautiful sights and all the fresh air you could ask for. So the last thing you want to be doing is worrying about your currency – in terms of whether you have enough on you, or whether you’ve … Read more