Viking Oceans
Cruise travelers who are turned off by the big ship ocean cruising experience or just want to try something different, increasingly turn to a river cruise. On tiny ships, they ply the waters of European rivers, sailing directly to iconic destinations. Viking ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Viking Oceans
Cruise travelers who are turned off by the big ship ocean cruising experience or just want to try something different, increasingly turn to a river cruise. On tiny ships, they ply the waters of European rivers, sailing directly to iconic destinations. Viking ...What Does A $100,000 Vacation Look Like?
If your summer travel budget is feeling a little skimpy at the moment, then indulge your fantasies for a minute and imagine you've got $100K to blow on your upcoming vacation. What does it look like?
Luxury travel company Abercrombie & Kent is giving 50 travelers the ...New Cruise Line Sets Sail In 2014 With Small, Luxury Ships
New cruise lines are about as rare as new hotel chains; there is just not a lot of action on that topic. Like hotel chains, airlines and other travel-related companies, most cruise lines have been around for a long time too. Still, there are those who see a need in the ...Hotel News We Noted: May 11, 2013
It's the weekend, and you know that that means – it's time for "Hotel News We Noted," your annual wrap up of the best, wackiest and downright odd hotel news of the week. Spring has sprung in the hotel world, and we're seeing tons of openings from major brands and ...Mountain Travel Sobek Launches 5-Day Flash Sale Monday
Adventure travel company Mountain Travel Sobek will launch a flash sale starting Monday that will offer substantial savings on some of their more popular trips. The five-day sale will feature a different discounted itinerary each day, giving travelers just 24-hours to grab ...Antarctica Saw More Visitors In 2012
Earlier this week, the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) concluded their 24th annual meeting in Punta Arenas, Chile. Topics at the gathering included strategic planning for sustainable tourism in the Antarctic, methods of safe travel that can ...Adventure Travel Meets Luxury, In The Arctic
The idea of "adventure travel" is hot and those who sell travel know it. Travelers who lead an active lifestyle as a big part of their everyday life want to continue that focus when traveling. Local adventurers who might camp, hike, hunt, ski or bike around where they live, ...Culinary Vacations Not 'Cookie-Cutter' With Destination Discoveries
As we've continued to report at Gadling, a new generation of culinary tours is on the rise. Food-loving travelers want more than generic cooking classes that teach how to make pad thai in Thailand or risotto in Tuscany. And a few companies – such as Destination Hotels ...Northern Lights Best Viewed At Sea, On A Yacht, French Style
Considering a trip to see the Northern Lights? This year may very well be the best time to go. 2013 is the height of the 11-year solar cycle. September and October offer peak activity. They can be seen in Alaska, Norway, Finland and Canada on a clear night. Better yet, try ...Go On A 'Beach Safari' In Tanzania
Sanctuary Retreats, a company that deftly mixes both adventure and luxury travel, has announced that it is adding two new lodges to its already impressive portfolio. Starting June 1, the company will offer guests the chance to stay at either the Sanctuary Saadani River Lodge ...Norwegian Breakaway Debuts, UK Travel Pros Approve
Norwegian Cruise Lines new Norwegian Breakaway is due to arrive in New York City to be christened in the city by Radio City Music Hall's Rockettes on May 8. This week, the 146,600-ton ship was previewed by UK travel professionals and members of the press in Southampton on a ...Intrepid Travel Offering 20 Percent Off All Food-Centric Trips Through August 31
Melbourne-based Intrepid Travel – known for its cultural and food-focused trips to remote corners of the planet – is now offering 20 percent off over 350 of their trips, including the newly-launched Food Adventures. The discount is good for all trips departing ...Extraordinary Journeys Offers Disabled Travelers A Chance To Go On Safari
For many travelers an African safari represents the ultimate escape – and for good reason. Visiting Africa can be a life altering experience, not to mention a once in a lifetime opportunity to see amazing wildlife in their natural environments. But for disabled ...Thailand Wants To Be The World's Most Popular Golf Destination
Thoughts of Thailand may bring images of red shirts and yellow shirts, the temples of Bangkok or swimming with elephants. But what about golf? Thailand has hundreds of golf courses and wants the world to know about them.
Starting May 1, 2013, Golf In A Kingdom kicks off, ...Luxury Travel: Abercrombie & Kent's New Lifestyle Club Gives Travelers A Taste Of The Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous
Despite a lagging economy, the growth of the ultra luxury sector in the travel and hotel market is hotter than ever. Travelers are increasingly seeking personalized, customized experiences and high-touch service above and beyond what traditional luxury hotels can provide. As ...Condé Nast Traveler's 'Hot List': Too Rich For My Blood
Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) released its annual "Hot List" of the world's "best new hotels" this week, featuring 154 newish properties in 57 countries around the world. CNT boasts that 62 of these hotels have room rates that start at $300 per night or less but is that ...Riviera Maya: An Accidental Honeymoon
I was in Mexico last December, just before the 21st of the month. The date would come and go without catastrophe, of course, but the fringe theories had brought Maya culture to the forefront of the media and I took the opportunity to learn a bit about the ancient and ...Picture Perfect: Why Bolivians Insist Upon Flawless US Dollars
My first encounter with the Bolivian mania for perfect U.S. dollars occurred at 3 a.m., as I blearily stood in line at Immigration, attempting to pay for my entry visa. I'd been in transit for over 30 hours, and was fumbling in my travel wallet for the stack of twenties I'd ...Hotel News We Noted: April 19, 2013
As we bring you this week's "Hotel News We Noted" column, we must first take a moment to share our thoughts with the people in and affected by this week's events in Boston and in West, Texas.
If you're joining us for the first time, "Hotel News We Noted" is a weekly ...Hotel News We Noted: April 13, 2013
Welcome to spring, "Hotel News We Noted" readers. If you live on the East Coast like we do, you've been experiencing downright balmy weather and it's making us crave summer resort escapes, ocean breezes and open-air roof terraces. Lucky for you, we have lots of that kind of ...
