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6 Romantic Places to Visit

Valentine’s Day: you might love it, or you might be rolling your eyes at the thought of a day devoted to sappy cards and mass-produced teddy bears. Travel, however, can instill a sense of romance in even the most determined cynics. These six romantic places are bound to fill you with warm fuzzy feelings, and hopefully inspire a romantic journey or two in the future! CINQUE TERRE, ITALY You’ll feel like a character in a romance novel roaming the craggy shores of the Italian Riviera with your sweetheart. Quaint villages and picturesque wineries dot the trails that wind through the…
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New Cruise Ships Setting Sail in 2023 (Part 2)

  2023 is here and with it we say, “out with the old and in with the blue” as we excitedly look forward to many new cruise ships embarking on blue seas this year. In part one we introduced several new large ocean ships, perfect for families and groups looking to get out to see for some fun in the sun. In part 2, we have five more ships debuting in 2023…this time, the smaller luxury ocean ships.   ⚓ Oceania Cruises Vista: Small, intimate dining experiences include Ember and Aquamar Kitchen. A new category of concierge level staterooms designed for…
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3 Cruise Trends for 2023

We are sailing into a new year, and with that comes an exciting glimpse of what’s new and hot on the horizon. The cruise industry is booming, and passengers are thrilled to plan their 2023-2024 itineraries and start dreaming about onboard fun and port adventures. Here are 3 cruise trends for 2023: Cruise trend 1: Longer itineraries Cruise lovers who were landlocked for months are seeking out longer itineraries that visit multiple countries and continents. Cruise trend 2: More emphasis on land experiences Cruise lines that tout incredible onboard amenities are now emphasizing unique land experiences too. From included city…
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New Cruise Ships Setting Sail in 2023 (Part 1)

Seas the day! 2023 is here and with it we say, “out with the old and in with the blue” as we excitedly look forward to many new cruise ships embarking on blue seas this year. On the sea is really the place to be!  Here are five new ships setting sail:  ⚓ Celebrity Ascent: This fourth ship in the Edge class has the widest range of staterooms and suites of the entire fleet and will feature more than 30 options for dining and beverages.   ⚓ Norwegian Cruise Line Viva: The sister ship to Prima is nearly identical, but features…
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Royal Caribbean ship Icon of the Seas arrives 2024 sailing on the ocean

Icon of the Seas: Bigger, Bolder Cruising

Royal Caribbean has earned a reputation in the cruise industry for incredible vacations at sea thanks to a commitment to innovative creative ventures accompanied by a constant reimagining and redefining of the cruise experience. Royal Caribbean has upped the wow factor yet again, bewitching excited cruisers and breaking single day sales records with the all-new, incredibly dazzling Icon of the Seas ℠.   A Royal Caribbean ship has never been bigger or bolder than this towering new addition to the line’s fleet, the massive Icon of the Seas ℠. So, what makes this ship a standout on the horizon?   WONDERFUL WATER FUN  Royal Caribbean has…
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