The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was created in 1945 as a means to help ensure the preservation of natural, cultural, and intellectual heritage. Since it's inception, countries around the world have submitted their treasures to be … [Read more...]
The Case For Cruise Itineraries With Only Smaller Ports
During my time at Cruise Shipping Miami, I repeatedly heard cruise executives talk about the need to offer their guests “authentic” experiences ashore. I couldn’t agree more. If you’re anything like me, you want to get out and meet the people who live in the regions you visit, … [Read more...]
River Cruising with Scenic Tours – An in depth look
Earlier this week, I was in Vienna for the christening of a new river cruise vessel from a company that I knew little about. Scenic (formerly Scenic Tours) launched its new Scenic Jasper alongside the Danube River in the lovely Austrian city. As is customary at such events, … [Read more...]
Cruise Specialists Reveals Top Trends In Land Tours for Globe-Trotting World Cruisers
Myanmar Leads Way for World Cruise Shore Excursions; Overall Number of Tours is Up Today, Cruise Specialists, North America’s leader in arranging world cruise vacations, is providing details on the top five most popular land tours for its guests aboard 2015 world cruises … [Read more...]
Shore Excursions From Kusadasi, Much More Than Ephesus
A lot of cruise passengers depart the dock in Kusadasi, visit the ancient historic site of Ephesus, and think they’re done. Having padded the fabled Marble Road (which connects the Celsus Library and the Great Theater in Ephesus), they check Kusadasi off their lists. Been there, … [Read more...]