Best Cruise Ships of 2012 Announced Cruise Critic, one of the leading resources for consumer cruise reviews, named the top cruise ships and lines in its 2012 Editors’ Picks Awards. This year’s Editors’ Picks Awards list includes 18 categories, awarding 12 different cruise lines. Winners include: Best New Ship: Carnival Breeze Carnival Breeze … Read more
Norwegian Breakaway to Feature Cutting-Edge Spa and Fitness Experiences and the first-ever “Black Light Spinning” class at sea The salt room is a therapy claimed to alleviate respiratory and skin ailments as well as strengthen the immune system and improve overall lung function. The first such room at sea, alongside a two-deck spa will be … Read more
Crystal Symphony Debuts World’s First Living Wall at Sea In an industry first, ultra-luxury Crystal Cruises has unveiled the world’s first self-contained, free-standing living wall at sea, created and crafted by UK-based ANS Group Europe. Designed for an al fresco area in the Crystal Symphony’s Deck 11 Trident Grill, the unique living wall uses … Read more
World’s best hotels selected by Travel+Leisure magazine readers US-based Travel+Leisure Magazine asked its readers to answer a questionnaire developed by its editors from December 1, 2011, to March 31, 2012. The results of the 17 the annual Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards survey revealed readers’ favorite hotels, cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, car-rental agencies, … Read more
Kanga, the first WallyAce 26M displacement yacht was launched, introducing the new Wallybow: The bulb incorporated into the bow. This unique Wally design combines the vertical bow to pierce waves and the bulb to improve performance. “… Wally opens once again a new route in yacht design – enthusiastically says Luca Bassani, Wally President and Founder – … Read more
Hospitality Design Magazine Awards Crystal First-Ever Cruise Design Award Crystal Cruises’ largest ultra-luxe ship, Crystal Serenity, has won its seventh award since undergoing a $25 million “Extreme Makeover” redesign last year: Hospitality Design (HD) magazine’s “Judges Award for Distinctive Cruise Design.” This is the first time a cruise line has ever been recognized in the … Read more