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...]
Guided Tauck Tour of Italy
One of our Cruise Specialists’ travel consultants recently had the pleasure of taking her fifteen-year-old daughter on a Tauck Bridges tour. Here is her account of her trip … [Read more...]