Princess Celebrates 40th Anniversary Sailing Out of San Francisco
To commemorate Princess Cruises'40th anniversary sailing from the "City by the Bay," Rodney Fong (left), president of the San Francisco Port Commission presents a proclamation from Mayor Gavin Newsom declaring "Princess Cruises Day" in San Francisco on June 3 to Steve Nielsen (right), vice president of shore operations, Princess Cruises.
How to Choose 5-Star World Cruises
As the sparkling blue waters beckon, along with the promise of luxurious dining and entertainment, how can you make the best choice in a 5-star world cruise The appropriate answer stems from the goals you wish to achieve from the cruise
Direct Line Cruises Welcomes Celebrity Cruises to NY-NJ Market
Enthusiasts of Celebrity Cruises will be in for a real treat in 2010. Just recently, the premium cruise line has announced the return of Bermuda sailings round-trip from Cape Liberty, New Jersey.
European River Cruises Becoming Popular Vacation Choice
European river cruises have become all the rage, and for good reason. On a river cruise in Europe, you can enjoy the luxuries of having your hotel travel with you, and not having to check-in and check-out, or pack and unpack in each city you visit. Unlike ocean cruises, where you may have a long motorcoach ride to the city center from the seaport, Europe’s cities and towns were built along its rivers, and on a European river cruise your moving hotel is usually right in the city center. Just step off and enjoy!
Cruise from the UK - It's Not All Down South
Dover, Southampton and Harwich seem to be the most favoured UK departure ports for cruise lines. But what about you poor folks who don't live anywhere near these ports? Having to fly, drive or take the coach or train to get there can easily add on an extra day to your holiday and not everyone has the time. To help you out, I've trawled the internet to find alternative UK ports of departure for 2008. The majority are round trips, with the occasional disembarking at another UK port or flying back to the UK, all of which are noted. So take a look. You might be surprised at where you can go.
Princess Cruises Sails the High Seas with Alterian's Marketing Services Platform
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The Travel Group at Questex Media Group, Inc. Announces a New Online Home for Luxury Travel Advisors
Luxury Travel Advisor is pleased to announce the launch of the newly redesigned website, the only B2B website dedicated to supporting the needs of the luxury travel advisor.
Kid-Friendly, Upscale Around the World Cruises
How can a parent ensure that kids will have the time of their lives while onboard a cruise ship The trick is to find kid-friendly upscale around the world cruises
Save Up To $500 Per Couple With Early Booking Offer From Ritz Tours On 2010 Asia, China Programs
Book by Feb. 28, 2010 for Early Booking Savings
Cruises And Vacations With A Twist
The common perception of cruises and vacation sis that of a cruise ship full of partying passengers drinking and dancing their way from one sun-drenched tropical port to the next, where they spend days on dazzling white beaches or endless green pal-lined fairways. This perception is one vigorously reinforce by travel posters and travel magazines, but it does nothing to educate the public about other cruises and vacations which offer an entirely different sort of cruise experience.
World Cruises: The Ultimate Vacations
Are you tired of watching travel documentaries about the ancient Pyramids or the Great Wall of China? Do you long to experience a moonlight stroll along the boulevards of Paris or see a herd of elephants on the African veldt with your own eyes? Would you like to ride a gondola along the canals of Venice? And would you like to do all of it on the same journey? If so, then you what you are really looking for is the travel experience available only with world cruises.
Luxury Travel Magazine Edits the World Online for Discerning, High-End Travelers
Now that instant access to the world is available online, travelers have an infinite amount of information at their fingertips. Luxury Travel Magazine online, , edits the world for discerning travelers, providing relevant information to facilitate the decision-making process, ensuring that a vacation choice matches individual preferences in style and focus.
Vietnam's Tourism Sector Lacks Of Qualified Workers
Luxury Travel Vietnam Invests in Employees in Tough Times for developing the luxury tourism.
Viking River Cruises Announces $250 Million Fleet Development Program
Viking River Cruises (), the world leader in the river cruise industry, today released details of its fleet development program, which includes eight new builds and two comprehensive refurbishments: a $250 million commitment over the next three years.
Invitation FAM Trips to Vietnam and Cambodia
Luxury Travel Vietnam Company is pleased to invite travel professionals to join on a Mega FAM tours to Vietnam and Cambodia in 2009-2010.
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Viking River Cruises Wins Two 2009 Wave Awards
Los Angeles (Vocus) June 17, 2009 -- Viking River Cruises (http://www.vikingrivercruises.com) was honored with the 2009 WAVE Awards and "Editor's Choice" Awards for Best Overall Cruise Line for River Cruising and Best River Cruise Line for Travel Agent Support at the fourth annual TravelAge West Western Agents' Votes of Excellence (WAVE) Awards. This is the fourth year that Viking has won Best Overall Cruise Line and the first year it has won Best Travel Agent Support.
WAVE Awards are awarded on the basis of votes by the trade. Travel agent professionals throughout the 14 Western states and readers of TravelAge West were invited to vote on the "best of the best" from a list of Editor's Pick award recipients chosen by Editor-in-Chief Ken Shapiro and the editorial team of TravelAge West. Review methods included product analysis, site visits, a survey of a select group of travel agents and online research.
"The WAVE Awards are a celebration of excellence in travel products, services and destinations," said Michelle Rosenberg, publisher of TravelAge West. "This year's WAVE winners have consistently demonstrated excellence within the travel marketplace." TravelAge West will also feature Viking River Cruises in a special WAVE Awards Spotlight Issue due out in August 2009.
"We're very honored to be named Best River Cruise Line for Travel Agent Support this year, and proud to be named Best Overall River Cruise Line for the fourth year in a row," stated Michele Saegesser, Vice President, Sales, Viking River Cruises. "We value our travel agent partners highly, and it is gratifying to realize that this dedication has helped us serve travel professionals and their clients effectively."
More than 110 companies, individuals and destinations were celebrated by the readers of TravelAge West at the WAVE Awards ceremony. Honorees were recognized in 44 categories spanning the cruise, tour operator, airline, hotel and resort, and destination travel fields. The awards gave travel agents in the Western United States the opportunity to recognize outstanding travel supplier partners.
About Viking River Cruises
Viking River Cruises, the world's largest river cruise company, offers quality service, gourmet cuisine and comfortable scenic cruising along the majestic rivers of Europe, Russia and China. The company has been honored multiple times as the top river cruise line on Condé Nast Traveler's "Gold List" and Travel + Leisure's "World's Best" Awards. Travel agents have also recognized Viking River Cruises in 2006 and 2007 as "Best Riverboat Cruise Line" by Travel Weekly, "Best River Cruise Line" by Recommend and Travel Agent magazines, and in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 as "Best Overall Cruise Line for River Cruising" by TravelAge West. Since its 1997 inception, the company has grown to a fleet of 21 vessels, and provides unique, deluxe vacations to experienced travelers with an interest in geography, culture and history. For additional information, contact Viking River Cruises at 1 877 668 4546 (1 877 66VIKING) toll-free or visit the company online at http://www.vikingrivercruises.com.
Contact: Stephanie Horn
(818) 594-8402
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