Jun 19th, 2013 at 5:00PM: Heathrow Airport media centre
London's Heathrow airport continues to expand and remodel to meet current demand and prepare for the future. Heathrow's Terminal 2 (T2) will be home to the Star Alliance airlines and has United making the inaugural flights in June 2014. But rather than leave the new terminal named simply T2, airport developers took a look at the history of the facility and came up ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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UK Royals Lend Name To Airport, Cruise Ship, Again
Jun 19th, 2013 at 5:00PM: Heathrow Airport media centre
London's Heathrow airport continues to expand and remodel to meet current demand and prepare for the future. Heathrow's Terminal 2 (T2) will be home to the Star Alliance airlines and has United making the inaugural flights in June 2014. But rather than leave the new terminal named simply T2, airport developers took a look at the history of the facility and came up ...New Study Has Travel By Air Preferred, Thanks To Travel By Sea
Jun 8th, 2013 at 4:00PM: Port of San Diego/Flickr
A new study out this week says the idea of a cruise vacation is not as popular as it once was, targeting multiple factors for the hit. Regardless of the reason, the numbers show a cruise industry that has its job cut out for it.
Over half of all Americans are less likely to take a cruise now than over a year ago, says the new Harris Poll out this week. But those numbers ...Cruise Lines Flee Europe, Blame High Airfare, Again
May 28th, 2013 at 4:00PM: Chris Owen
North American cruise lines really want to be friends with travelers from Europe. A number of times, various cruise lines have scheduled their largest deployment ever to Europe, only to pull back later when demand for their services was less than anticipated. Looking ahead to 2014, that trend looks to be continuing as major North American cruise brands cut back on European deployment. ...Memorial Day Travel Events Bring Discounts
May 9th, 2013 at 3:00PM: As Memorial Day approaches, travelers are taking advantage of some special offers and events exclusive to the three-day weekend that officially begins on Friday, May 24. Discounts, special offers and events this year are available at a number of locations around the United States as America remembers the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Additionally, those ...Carnival To Spend Millons On Safety Program
Apr 17th, 2013 at 5:00PM: Digging deep into Carnival Corporation pockets to address the safety concerns of cruise travelers worldwide, Carnival Cruise Lines is looking to put the past behind them. Today announcing a multi-million comprehensive safety program, the cruise line that just can't seem to get ahead of the game is taking a different approach: changing it.
This time last month in the article "Carnival Cruise ...Beyond The Floating Hotel, Travelers Find Value Ashore
Apr 13th, 2013 at 9:00AM:
If I say "cruise," odds are good that the first thought that comes to mind is that of a big floating hotel that ambles from island to island in the Caribbean. That's not totally wrong either; a lot of cruise ships do just that. But looking at a cruise ship as a mode of transportation, like a commercial airliner that flies from airport A to airport B, should bring different thoughts. Thinking of ...Two Queens Hook Up In California
Mar 19th, 2013 at 4:00PM:
Not even close to what the headline could be misconstrued as, two queens from Cunard Line, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary met for a historic Cunard Royal Rendezvous. What's significant is that one is now a hotel while the other is a cruise ship. Thousands of travelers from all over the world were on hand for the event and fireworks ensued.
Fans of Cunard Line (called Cunarders) and maritime ...Carnival Cruise Line Shake Down Begins, And That's A Good Thing
Mar 15th, 2013 at 3:00PM:
Carnival Cruise Lines fleet of FunShips have plied the oceans of the world for over 40 years, enabling travelers to sample a variety of destinations and cultures. Many of those travelers might not have ventured out of their own back yards without the affordable, normally safe and secure travel option largely pioneered by Carnival. Reporting this week from Cruise Shipping Miami, the South By ...A Tale Of Two Cruise Ships Under Construction
Feb 22nd, 2013 at 3:00PM:
Coming up this spring, Princess Cruises and Norwegian cruise lines – two of the most popular cruise lines with mainstream cruise travelers – have new cruise ships coming out. Considering that both are under construction right now and both offer sister ships being built for later delivery, choosing one might be difficult for cruise travelers. Before we get too far down the road, ...Cruise Line Takes Sustainability From Sea To Shore, Wins Award
Feb 9th, 2013 at 2:00PM: Sustainable Travel International (STI) is a global non-profit charged to help destinations, businesses and travelers protect the environment, adapt to climate change, preserve cultural heritage and more. This week, STI awarded their first-ever, Gold-Level Eco-Certification to a cruise line, honoring Royal Caribbean International for attractions and tour operations at their island in the Bahamas, ...Alaska Rail And Cruise Packages Add Value, Adventure
Jan 7th, 2013 at 3:00PM:
Alaska rail and cruise packages, commonly called Cruise Tours, are heating up as more travelers opt to see more of what the land of the midnight sun has to offer. Choosing a multi-day land exploration, either before or after a seven-day cruise line sailing, gets passengers deeper into the Alaska heartland than possible by ship only. Now, a third-party travel source is offering to combine their ...Trekking The Planet, Couple Passes 50,000 Mile Mark
Jan 4th, 2013 at 4:00PM:
About a year ago, California couple Darren and Sandy Van Soye started trekking the planet on a global tour to raise awareness about world geography and make the subject more accessible to children. To make efficient use of their time and set an eco-friendly travel example, several legs of the journey have been traveled using Princess cruise ships. We caught up with the Van Soye's recently for a ...Pricing Travel Takes Creative Turn On Airlines, Cruise Lines
Dec 14th, 2012 at 3:00PM:
When it comes to pricing travel, common complaints from air travelers concern fees charged for checked luggage and changes to tickets after buying. Cruise travelers are often surprised to find out that the advertised price they see is not the total price. Both want more options, flexibility and pricing that fits their needs. Several travel companies are making moves to give them just that.
...Stunning Cruise Line Art, Both In And On Ships
Dec 5th, 2012 at 2:30PM:
Cruise lines traditionally devote a great amount of resources collecting art that will adorn the walls of individual staterooms and public spaces. Thoughtful collections help ship designers tie in a central theme that often runs throughout the interior of ships and sometimes on the exterior as well. It's a high-stakes game of procurement and placement that can transform a ship into a floating ...5 Ways To Save On A Cruise Vacation, But Should You?
Nov 17th, 2012 at 4:00PM:
People who talk about how to save on a cruise vacation, often compare them to "floating hotels," a way of thinking that can easily make cruise ships come out ahead financially. Just the all-inclusive nature of a cruise makes sailing popular. We get it. The issue is not which is a better value but how to save on cruises themselves. We understand it's a good deal, but how do we maximize that ...Princess Cruises Veterans Day Spirit Starts At The Top
Nov 11th, 2012 at 4:00PM:
At Princess Cruises, a deep respect for veterans starts at the top. Princess President and CEO Alan Buckelew, himself a Vietnam veteran, has shared his story with fans of Princess Cruises on the line's engaging "50 Essential Experiences: The Travel Bucket List" blog. Princess Cruises offers a year-round Special Military Onboard Credit Program for veterans sailing with the line and has ...Preview: Princess Cruises New Royal Princess
Sep 29th, 2012 at 10:30AM:
Princess Cruises will debut their latest cruise ship, Royal Princess in July of 2013. The new ship promises to be everything fans of "The Love Boat" line have become accustomed to. At the same time, new Royal Princess has a renewed look for Princess Cruises with updated classic and new features that may very well prove appealing to fans of other lines as well.
"Royal Princess will not ...Egypt Protests Scatter Cruise Ships, Concern Tour Operators
Sep 14th, 2012 at 3:00PM: Egypt's tourism business has been suffering since the 2011 uprising that forced President Hosni Mubarak to step down. This week, in response to protests in Egypt, the vital industry received another blow as cruise lines and tour operators began making alternative plans.
"In an abundance of caution, Royal Caribbean International has decided to cancel Mariner of the Seas' next port call to ...Cruise Line Extra Charges Can Easily Double The Price
Sep 12th, 2012 at 4:00PM:
Cruise lines say a cruise vacation is one of the best travel values around. Commonly included in the price are meals, entertainment, onboard activities and more. Like other ways to travel, incidental expenses, those optional extra charges, can add up fast. Unlike other ways to travel, extra charges during cruises are quite predictable and easy to budget for. Here are some of the big ticket ...Relaxation Day Survey Says Millennials Work Harder
Aug 11th, 2012 at 3:00PM:
The third annual National Relaxation Day is coming up August 15, 2012, and Princess Cruises is once again asking, "Do you need a vacation?" In their just-released Relaxation Report survey findings, Princess Cruises has some interesting results.
"It's evident through our survey findings that Americans' approach to relaxation and vacationing is changing with each generation," said Jan ...
