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WHY USE A TRAVEL AGENT

Why use a travel agent, when you can go online and book your trip? Simply put, travel agents are the driving force behind connecting clients with their best vacation experiences possible. While online travel websites may seem like an easy option at first, trying to plan and book a trip online is often frustrating, confusing, and dissatisfying. These websites also lack personalized service and…

Celebrity Cruises has announced a new program, Hotels by Celebrity, offering pre and post-cruise land experiences, according to a press release. The company said the program will offer four- and five-star hotels at exclusive rates, “creating a streamlined and stress-free experience when planning cruise vacations.” Hotels by Celebrity will go beyond helping guests book a place to stay before or…

Here are 22 reasons to come aboard Virgin Voyages in 2022.

1. Shake for Champagne — bubbles delivered straight to you 🥂🍾2. Find your flavor in The Galley’s mouthwatering food hall3 . Sunrise yoga on The Perch4. Relax in a hand-woven terrace hammock5. Step into the lab of The Test Kitchen’s dining experiments 🧪🍲6. Witness the death-defying moves of Duel Reality’s performance piece 7. Dance ‘til dawn in The Manor8. Extra Virgin’s endless pasta-bilities 🍝9.…

Royal Caribbean previews new cruise terminal in Galveston

Royal Caribbean is building a new cruise terminal in Galveston, Texas, and shared a look at what it will look like inside and out. Terminal 3 cruise terminal will be big enough to handle Royal Caribbean’s largest cruise ships, and signifies a major investment in the Galveston cruise market by committing to invest millions of dollars to upgrade the facilities. The new $125 million cruise…

Virgin Voyages’ Sales Executive Explains the New Cruise Experience

The Scarlet Lady (photo via Virgin Voyages) Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady is at last sailing from Florida after being delayed due to the pandemic. TravelPulse caught up with John Diorio, associate vice president-North American sales of Virgin Voyages, to learn more about this new cruise company TravelPulse (TP): Virgin Voyages’ first ship, Scarlet Lady, is finally operating out of Miami. How…

THE BEST CRUISE LINES FOR SOLO TRAVELERS

Living the single life? Need a little freedom from your family? No problem! An increasing number of travelers set sail by themselves, either for the chance at finding romance on board, or for a few days of complete peace and quiet, or even just as a break from all routine. With everything from special classes to roommate matching services, cruise ships are upping their offerings for solo…

Cruise lines unveil plans for 2022 and beyond

A rendering of the Seabourn Venture, the first of the line’s two new purpose-built expedition vessels. Photo Credit: Seabourn Several cruise lines released itineraries stretching into 2024, with new ports of call, excursions and partnerships on the docket.  Regent Seven Seas Regent Seven Seas is planning 15 maiden calls during the 2023-2024 season, including at Vanuatu’s Mystery Island; Syros,…

Harding launches groundbreaking retail offer onboard Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady

UK. Global cruise retail specialist Harding has revealed details of its innovative offer and design onboard Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady as she made her maiden voyage from Portsmouth today (6 August). Harding said that the onboard experience across 550sq m of space marks a “radical step change” in its approach to cruise retailing. The company said it has used its market insights to target a new…