Category: Cruises & Boat Travel

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Jan 23, 2022 in Accommodation, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Middle East, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Road Travel, Saudi Arabia, Speciality Travel, Thailand

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive regular updates from A Luxury Travel Blog, please make sure you subscribe to our mailing list. Saudi Arabia to convert palaces to luxury hotels Saudi Arabia crown prince Mohammad Bin Salman Al Saud has launched Boutique […]

Win a luxury cruise on the River Severn!

Win a luxury cruise on the River Severn!

By on Jan 21, 2022 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

There’s nothing better than escaping the stresses and strains of daily life, and a holiday in the UK is just the solution, whether a trip to the seaside, a walking holiday in a National Park, or even a cruise on one of the UK’s waterways. English Holiday Cruises operate trips along the River Severn, beginning […]

Win a luxury cruise on the River Danube!

Win a luxury cruise on the River Danube!

By on Jan 19, 2022 in Austria, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

This is your chance to win return flights from London to Budapest, transfers and 7 nights on a full-board basis on a Viking River Cruise along the Danube Sail to charming cities and villages, visiting Budapest’s Castle District and crossing the famous Chain Bridge. Explore Göttweig Abbey, one of Austria’s most revered monastic centres. Visit […]

Your activity guide to Summer luxury yacht charters in the Eastern Mediterranean

Your activity guide to Summer luxury yacht charters in the Eastern Mediterranean

By on Jan 18, 2022 in Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Cyprus, Eastern Europe, Europe, Greece, Italy, Middle East, Regions, Slovenia, Speciality Travel, Turkey, Western Europe

Another year has flown by, and before you know it winter will be a distant memory beneath the scorching summer sun. Make sure that you’re ready to leave behind roasting city pavements and work to your own schedule (or not at all!) on a luxury yacht charter in the exceptional Eastern Mediterranean charter grounds. The […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Jan 16, 2022 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Cuba, Europe, Health & Safety, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, US Virgin Islands, USA

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive regular updates from A Luxury Travel Blog, please make sure you subscribe to our mailing list. International travel expected to jump after Europe relaxes restrictions Some industry executives are predicting international travel will reach 90 percent […]

Win a luxury 7-night cruise on board Celebrity Edge!

Win a luxury 7-night cruise on board Celebrity Edge!

By on Jan 14, 2022 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Speciality Travel

It’s competition time and Celebrity Cruises are very excited to be offering one lucky person the chance to win an incredible FREE 7-night cruise for two aboard Celebrity Edge® with a Balcony Stateroom. The winner will get to choose their preferred sailing in 2022, subject to availability. About Celebrity Edge® Celebrity Edge® marks a turning […]

Hotspots and cool yachts: escape in 2022

Hotspots and cool yachts: escape in 2022

By on Jan 14, 2022 in Bahamas, Caribbean, Connecticut, Cruises & Boat Travel, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North America, Regions, Rhode Island, Speciality Travel, USA, Vermont

An extraordinary number of spectacular superyachts are available to charter worldwide with many people now looking to plan a summer getaway in 2022. Many of the most fabulous charter yachts can be found anchored either in the glorious coves of the Bahamas or the historical harbours of New England during the summer months, and it’s […]

Win a 7 night ultra-luxury cruise!

Win a 7 night ultra-luxury cruise!

By on Jan 11, 2022 in Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Florida, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

Experience a 7-night ultra-luxury cruise for 2 onboard the brand new Regent Seven Seas Grandeur, sailing from Miami to Mexico and the Caribbean in 2023. Sister ship to Seven Seas Explorer and Seven Seas Splendor, Seven Seas Grandeur will host only 750 guests, providing an unrivalled and staff-to-guest ratio. Inspired by the past and stunningly […]

Familiar yet new: Luxury yacht charters in Mexico

Familiar yet new: Luxury yacht charters in Mexico

By on Dec 22, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel

Every year, the Caribbean and Bahamas are the top yachting destination for the winter season, and now Mexico is seeing a surge of interest in its natural and man-made marvels. The Yucatan Peninsula and Mexican Riviera both offer a plethora of activities to interest adrenaline seekers, romantics and families of all ages seeking to spend […]

Escape the crowds on board Northern Sun in Thailand

Escape the crowds on board Northern Sun in Thailand

By on Dec 18, 2021 in Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand

Welcoming visitors to explore some exceptional cruising grounds, Thailand opened once again for travel as of 1st November 2021. This year-round yachting haven delivers a wonderful climate and prolonged sunshine, perfect to experience an idyllic getaway on the water. A taste of the exotic awaits in Thailand where Phuket, dubbed the ‘pearl of Thailand’, is […]

Silver Dawn - the latest addition to the Silversea Cruises fleet

Silver Dawn – the latest addition to the Silversea Cruises fleet

By on Nov 30, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Italy, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Leading ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises has taken delivery of new ship Silver Dawn at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Executives from Silversea Cruises and Fincantieri this month attended an intimate delivery ceremony to welcome the 10th ship to the cruise line’s fleet. An evolution of ultra-luxury cruise travel The third ship in the […]

The Mediterranean debut of the world's largest tall ship

The Mediterranean debut of the world’s largest tall ship

By on Nov 18, 2021 in Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Greece, Italy, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Tradewind Voyages has released the full program and prices for the Mediterranean debut of the world’s largest tall ship, Golden Horizon. Beginning in Palma on 1 May 2022, there are 23 voyages offered across the region, spanning Spain, France, Italy, Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia, Greece and Turkey. The inaugural Med season concludes with the 14 […]

Charter in the Sea of Cortez

Charter in the Sea of Cortez

By on Nov 17, 2021 in California, Cruises & Boat Travel, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

The narrow Sea of Cortez is flanked by mainland Mexico and Baja California, offering an intriguing coastline that remains somewhat of a secret yachting destination. Aptly named “the world’s aquarium” by Jacques Cousteau, the waters here thrive with an abundance of fascinating marine mammals such as whale sharks, humpbacks, sea lions and mobula rays. The […]

A short guide to luxury yacht charters in Fiji and the South Pacific

A short guide to luxury yacht charters in Fiji and the South Pacific

By on Nov 14, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Fiji, Leisure Travel, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Speciality Travel

If you’ve ever wanted to explore one of the more remote corners of the world, then the 25,000 islands of the South Pacific will surely capture your attention – and one of the best places to start is the paradisaical Fijian archipelago best explored through a luxury yacht charter. Luxury yacht options and advantages The Mediterranean […]

The future of luxury cruising with Atlas Ocean Voyages

The future of luxury cruising with Atlas Ocean Voyages

By on Nov 13, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Speciality Travel

COVID was an accelerator for the cruise industry to focus on new segments and services during the downtime. Atlas Ocean Voyages developed compact, more nimble ships that could traverse the globe with a personalized, luxury experience. They are unique in delivering this hybrid luxury experience on a small vessel. Sailing the world with less impact […]

The best of the ‘winter blues’ on a luxury yacht charter to the Caribbean and Bahamas

The best of the ‘winter blues’ on a luxury yacht charter to the Caribbean and Bahamas

By on Oct 20, 2021 in Bahamas, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Guadeloupe, Netherlands Antilles, Regions, Speciality Travel

A cold chill is setting in and celebrities are switching their playground from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean & Bahamas, where there are thousands of remote beaches to leave behind prying eyes and winter woes for festive celebrations in the sunshine and warmth. Discover some of the highly favoured tropical havens to be found not […]