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Interview with Trisha Johnson of Aegean Sails

By Paul Johnson on Jan 12, 2007 in Accommodation, Australia, Caribbean, Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Going Out, Greece, Hotels, Interviews, Jamaica, Middle East, Oceania, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, Western Europe

Trisha Johnson is President of Aegean Sails which offers high end yacht (gulet) charter services in the Aegean Sea (Greece and Turkey). Trisha previously worked in tourism in the 1980s, but spent several years in the relocation business working with New York corporations, before getting back into travel in 2000. What is it that you […]

New cruise ship for Carnival Cruise Lines

By Paul Johnson on Jan 05, 2007 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Italy, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Carnival Corp., the world’s largest cruise operator, will build a new ship for its P&O Cruises brand for 535 million euros ($705 million). Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani SpA, Italy’s state-owned shipbuilder, is constructing the ship, which will accommodate 3,076 passengers, based on double-occupancy cabins. It is scheduled to be completed by 2010.

Norwegian Pearl, complete with bowling alley!

By Paul Johnson on Jan 05, 2007 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Fun Stuff, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

NCL launched their 10th ship last month (and their 6th since 2001) – the 2,394-passenger Norwegian Pearl. On top of all the usual facilities you get on cruise ships these days, this sister ship to the equally colourful Norwegian Jewel boasts something that no other cruise ship has: a bowling alley!

2007 – a record year for the cruise industry?

By Paul Johnson on Dec 31, 2006 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

New and refurbished ships in 2007 – as well as new ports of call – look set raise the standards offered in the cruise industry yet again. Seven new ships debuted in 2006, and a further nine are scheduled to launch in 2007. And with trends suggesting that novice and veteran cruisers are indulging […]

Australia Day with Captain Cook Cruises

By Paul Johnson on Dec 26, 2006 in Australia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Events, Oceania, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Experience all the excitement and celebrations of Australia Day on Captain Cook Cruises special Sydney Harbour two night Cruise from 25th to 27th January 2007 onboard the MV Captain Cook’s Explorer. Your Australia Day cruise begins with a welcome dinner and the lights of the spectacular city as the backdrop. Spend the night anchored in […]

Luxury cruise service between Dubai and Karachi

By Paul Johnson on Nov 28, 2006 in Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Middle East, Pakistan, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

A new luxury cruise service between Dubai and Karachi has begun this month. The service, provided by Gulf Dream Cruise, offers fun and entertainment much like any other cruise ship, and is not designed to be simply an alternative means of transport. It takes five days for a round trip and the ship has […]

Europa recognised by Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships 2007

By Paul Johnson on Nov 23, 2006 in Books, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature

For the seventh consecutive year, Europa, the luxury Hapag-Lloyd Cruises flagship, attained the highest scores in the most categories to top the list in Berlitz Publishing‘s annual cruising guide: Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships 2007, due in bookstores this month. The book carries a retail price of $24.95.

Voyage to the exotic Far East on Silversea

By Paul Johnson on Nov 01, 2006 in Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vietnam

Silversea is offering luxury seekers the chance to explore the mystic of the Far East from the private veranda of a six-star ship. From December 2006 through to February 2007, Silver Cloud and Silver Whisper will spoil travellers with eight voyages, ranging from nine to 14 days. The Far East program allows guests to take […]

Royal Caribbean video

By Paul Johnson on Oct 25, 2006 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos

With winter well and truly on the way, maybe now’s the time to book your next cruise.

The world’s most extravagant residential cruise ship?

By Paul Johnson on Oct 14, 2006 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Speciality Travel

A seemingly growing trend in the cruise world is the residential cruise ship. And leading the way is The Magellan, at 860 feet long and weighing an incredible 72,000 tons. Facilities on-board include, resaurants, a spa, an indoor pool, an observatory, a greenhouse, a helicopter landing pad, a nightclub and a 450-seat live, satellite broadcast […]

Explore the magic of Antarctica aboard Marco Polo

By Tim Glanfield on Sep 21, 2006 in Antarctic, Cruises & Boat Travel, Polar Regions, Regions, Speciality Travel

The untouched beauty of Antarctica has begun to become one of the ‘must go’ places for the more intrepid luxury traveller. Orient Lines award-winning ship Marco Polo brings tourists closer than ever to the magical scenery, animals and unique contours of the forgotten continent. The ship has a specially designed hull that allows […]

Success for Jamaica at World Travel Awards

By Paul Johnson on Sep 21, 2006 in Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Jamaica, Regions, Speciality Travel

Jamaica has picked up the award of Caribbean’s Leading Destination at the 13th World Travel Awards. The Hon. Aloun N’dombet Assamba, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Entertainment & Culture accepted not only this award but also the Caribbean’s Leading Tourist & Convention Bureau, won by the Jamaica Tourist Board. Further success for Jamaica came in the […]

Monaco Yacht Show

By Paul Johnson on Sep 20, 2006 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Events, Monaco, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

The 16th Moncao Yacht Show begins today (running until 23rd September). Held at Port Hercules, the show will represent over 530 exhibitors from all sectors of luxury yachting – shipyards, brokers, engine makers, naval architects and designers, tenders, equipment manufacturers, service providers, etc. The event is open to professional visitors, the media and members of […]

Never lose keys in the water again!

By Paul Johnson on Sep 19, 2006 in Accessories, Cruises & Boat Travel, Gadgets, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment

Ever made the awful mistake of dropping your keys overboard? If the answer’s “yes”, then maybe the Key Buoy will be of interest to you. This simple device from Davis Marine Europe carries your keys to the surface in the event of them falling in water, and they are easily identifiable courtesy of a […]

Royal Caribbean takes over Spanish cruise operator

By Paul Johnson on Sep 11, 2006 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

The largest cruise company in Spain is to be bought by Royal Caribbean. The acquisition of Madrid-based Pullmantur S.A. will give Royal Caribbean the opportunity to expand in Europe and Latin America. Pullmantur will continue to operate as a brand within the Royal Caribbean umbrella.

Extend your summer glow with Royal Caribbean

By Paul Johnson on Sep 09, 2006 in Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Wearing flip-flops in 50-degree weather? You obviously can’t let go of summer. And why should you, with sensational Royal Caribbean Interational savings to hot spots like the Caribbean, Bermuda and the Bahamas. They’ve got lots of deals on at the moment so you might want to take a look.

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