Beginnings of things are always special and full of joy, so when I was invited to sail on the christening voyage of Oceania’s latest ship, Riviera, I didn’t hesitate. Keep reading to get my highlights of the experience.
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By The Cruise Web, Inc. If you are going to be cruising out of New York City you have to take time to experience some of the local favorites like a slice of gooey cheese pizza or perhaps a Reuben sandwich from the Carnegie deli. But even if you can’t make it to New York […]
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According to the New York Economic Development Center, more than 630,000 people cruised to or from New York in 2011, making it one of the busiest ports in the United States.
So why are cruises from New York so popular? Well, there’s the glamour and the history. Plus, there are tons of things to do. Here is a list of three perks to cruising out of or into New York. -
Peru is a beautiful country with a little bit of everything – rainforests, deserts, mountains and lakes. The beautiful landscape I found there on my trip in 2010 served as a wonderful backdrop to the history of this incredible nation that was once the center of the Incan Empire.
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South America presents a seamlessly blended array of exotic locales, great nightlife, lush rainforests, snowy mountain ranges, stunning waterfalls, tropical beaches, windswept plains, modern urban cities and the remains of lost civilizations at every turn. Cruising through South America offers the experience of a lifetime with exciting ports of call like Rio de Janeiro and Santiago. Just remember that the seasons are reversed in the Southern Hemisphere, so when it’s cold in December, January and February up north… it’s summer in South America and peak cruise season.
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This May, the City by the Bay is getting a permanent visitor on its coastline. No, not more sea lions or seagulls. San Francisco going to be the home port for the new and improved Grand Princess.
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Jean-Michel Cousteau, the renown oceanographer, will be sharing his knowledge of the sea and his experiences advocating for oceans on four Paul Gauguin cruises in 2013. During these cruises he will lecture, show films of his works and accompany guests on several dives.
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Love is contagious at The Cruise Web offices. Last month our sales recruiter tied the knot and now we have two employees that have each gotten engaged (not to each other though).
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When most people think of cruising they usually think of the Caribbean or the Mediterranean, but cruises sail all over the world – from glaciers in Antarctica to deserts in Dubai. That is why I’m so glad that we can feature South America in this month’s issue of The Current.
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Last month, Senior Cruise Consultants John Tarantino and John Herrera were honored by Cunard Line for their exceptional work with the luxury line in 2011. Diane Pierson, Business Development Manager for Cunard Line and Princess Cruises, stopped by The Cruise Web’s office to present the awards and personally congratulate the two agents for their achievement.
