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
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
Icy waters or tropical seas? Cruising remains one of the most popular ways to travel among those who’ve tried it at least once. Cruising continues to be the vacation style of choice, according to Expedia’s Wave Report, an annual analysis of cruising trends. 6,867 respondents – Expedia travelers who have cruised at least once – … Read more
A good deal of optimism at the world’s biggest indoor yacht and water sports trade. Booming market for boat equipment. Charter market improving. Diving center attracted over 25 percent. Themed worlds extremely popular. boot Düsseldorf 2014 injected a good deal of optimism into the boat and water sports industry at a time of economic difficulties. … Read more
Cox & Kings Picks What Not to Miss in Burma Demand for holidays to Burma continues to increase, and with new luxury hotels and river cruises launching, this is set to continue. Luxury Burma holidays specialist Cox & Kings reports that Burma remains one of its bestselling destinations. River cruise Lined with ancient palaces … Read more
5th annual WORLD CLASS Global Final, the largest and most credible mixology competition. Launched in 2009, WORLD CLASS is an international platform to showcase talent from the best bartenders all over the world while creating an outlet for luxury fine drinking experiences to unfold. Recognising the craft of the bartender, through its five-year history, WORLD … Read more