Year: 2016

Cruise News 

“Brexit” Is Now A Reality, How Will It Affect Travelers?

Liam Cusack

By Liam P. Cusack   New York, NY — June 24, 2016: In what is most certainly one of the most shocking outcomes to a referendum in recent memory, the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland has decided to leave the European Union. How will this affect travelers? On the morning following the results of the referendum, opinions range the gamut from shear panic to misplaced over-optimism. One thing is certain there will be repercussions and they will be wide-ranging, here are some of the effects travels should be prepared for. Immediate Response–Surprise, But Not Much Else Certainly

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Airlines 

Visit Japan’s Kyushu Region – With oneworld’s Newest Fare

Liam Cusack ,

New York, NY – 22 June, 2016: oneworld has added a third alliance fare for travel around Japan – this time focusing on the Kyushu region, and offering attractive savings on usual prices. Kyushu, which means “Nine Provinces”, is the country’s third largest island and the most southwesterly of its main islands.  As an early center of Japanese civilization, it offers many historic treasures, natural beauty with famous hot springs, and modern cities, like Fukuoka and Nagasaki. Besides Fukuoka and Nagasaki, oneworld serves five other airports on the island – Kagoshima, Kitakyushu, Kumamoto, Miyazaki and Oita. The oneworld Visit Japan

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Cruise News 

Carnival Celebrates Splash Island Opening With Atlanta Event

Liam Cusack ,

MIAMI (June 21, 2016) — Today, Carnival Cruise Line, along with community dignitaries and local families, celebrated the opening of Splash Island at Atlanta’s historic Adams Park. The interactive red, white and blue-colored splash pad, funded in part by Carnival and inspired by Carnival WaterWorks, the cruise line’s onboard water experience, is the latest addition to the park’s pool area. The day’s festivities included a ceremonial ribbon cutting and plaque unveiling presided over by the City of Atlanta in partnership with Carnival executives, former Hawks player and nine-time NBA All-Star Dominique Wilkins, Department of Parks and Recreation Commissioner Amy Phuong and

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Cruise News 

It’s A Brand New Dawn, Norwegian Dawn – Sets Sail For Bermuda Season

Liam Cusack ,

BOSTON, MA (June 17, 2016) – Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Dawn sailed into her seasonal homeport of Boston this morning as an essentially new vessel, following a month-long dry dock where she received enhancements to every part of the onboard experience, from two brand new restaurants and three new bars and lounges, updated design and décor in all public spaces, to a refurbishment of all staterooms including a complete makeover of the ship’s signature Garden Villas, some of the largest suites at sea. Norwegian Dawn’s extensive renovation is a part of The Norwegian Edge™program, a $400 million investment that sets a new standard

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Cruise News 

Silversea Offering Luxury Expeditions To The Galapagos

Liam Cusack

New York, NY June 14, 2016 — Beginning March 25, 2017, luxury expedition cruise specialist Silversea will alternate two new seven-night Galápagos itineraries approved by the Galápagos National Park Service. The 100-guest, all-suite Silver Galapagos will operate both itineraries sailing Saturday to Saturday, with San Cristóbal as a new arrival or departure port for guests. The new north central itinerary departs Baltra for San Cristóbal with a newly added circumnavigation of Isla Daphne Grande (aka Daphne Major). The voyage also explores Bahía Darwin and El Barranco in Genovesa; Galapaguera Cerro Colorado and Punta Pitt in San Cristóbal; Bahía Gardner (aka Gardner Bay)

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Cruise News 

Guadeloupe Named One Of The Top 10 Caribbean Destinations

Liam Cusack

New York, NY – June 13th, 2016 —  The Guadeloupe Islands has been named one of the TOP 10 CARIBBEAN DESTINATIONS for 2016. The islands also made the TOP 10  Absolute & Indexed Rankings of the 2016 Caribbean Tourism Quality Index according to the Resonance Report, which was just officially released. On June 2nd, on the occasion of the CTO Caribbean week in New York, the highly anticipated 2016 Caribbean Tourism Quality Index by Resonance Report was officially released. The 2016 Caribbean Tourism Quality Index measures tourism’s supply-side performance and competitiveness in 28 destinations across the Caribbean based on both

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Cruise News 

Cunard Partners With Aspinal of London

Liam Cusack

June 10, 2016 — On board Cunard’s newly rejuvenated flagship Queen Mary 2, passengers will soon be able to enjoy a unique and indulgent retail experience with the partnership of Cunard and high-end lifestyle brand Aspinal of London. Guests will delight in an exclusive and elegant collection created and produced in the distinctive Aspinal of London design, which effortlessly balances contemporary fashion with practicality, with a superior quality that is reflective of the luxurious Cunard experience. The co-branded Cunard and Aspinal collection will feature one of Aspinal’s most iconic items, their refillable travel journal, ideal for the Cunard passenger. Alongside the exquisite co-branded travel collection, the

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Cruise News 

Holland America Collaborates With Matsuda of the Sushi Chef Institute in Los Angeles

Liam Cusack ,

Seattle, Wash., June 13, 2016 — Whether it’s a popular California roll or a more exotic sushi creation, Holland America Line’s shipboard chefs are learning from the best in a collaboration with renowned Sushi Chef Andy Matsuda. Not only will Matsuda share his knowledge and train the shipboard chefs to ensure that the cruise line’s staff is at the forefront of sushi trends and techniques, but four of his signature rolls will be featured on the dinner menu at Tamarind, the award winning Asian-fusion restaurant on board several Holland America Line ships. Matsuda to train shipboard chefs in the art of

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Cruise News 

Fred. Olsen Cruises Celebrates The Queen’s 90th Birthday With Special Voyages

Liam Cusack

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is helping guests to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s official 90th birthday this coming weekend with two great-value ‘Best of British’ deals, to be booked from 10th to 13th June 2016 inclusive. Fares in US and Canadian Dollars are available through Fred. Olsen Cruises Website. Click on the above link or the link at the bottom of this article for more information As a special commemorative offer, Fred. Olsen will also be giving guests £90 per room free onboard spending credit on bookings made on both of these cruises during this exclusive period. Balmoral’s 10-night L1613

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Cruise News 

Holland America Line’s Veendam Receives Perfect Scores from USPH

Liam Cusack

Seattle, Wash., June 9, 2016 —Holland America Line’s ms Veendam earned its second consecutive perfect score of 100 on a recent routine United States Public Health inspection conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The ship also earned a perfect score of 100 on an inspection conducted by Health Canada. Veendam’s unannounced U.S.P.H. inspection was held May 21, 2016, during a turnaround call at Boston, Massachusetts, at the start of a seven-day Bermuda cruise. The ship also received a score of 100 on a Health Canada inspection held May 12 at Halifax, Nova Scotia, in the middle

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