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Renowned Jeweler Tiffany Helping to Preserve Japan's Gold Leaf Art Techniques as a Cultural Treasure
Japanese arts and crafts are cherished souvenirs from a trip to Japan. And now, one of the country’s most treasured and elegant crafts has a new future – thanks to a luxury jeweler best-known for its aspirational robin’s egg-blue boxes. Tiffany & Co. Japan has launched a new initiative to help preserve gold leaf art skills in...
Read More »Save During Wave! All the Reasons to Book Your Next Cruise During 'Wave Season'
It couldn’t come at a better time. The thrills of the holidays have passed, and cold weather, cabin fever, and the doldrums of winter are descending. Everyone needs something to look forward to. Welcome, Wave Season! It’s the catchy name for the cruise travel equivalent to Black Friday. But instead of just a day, it’s a whole season...
Read More »Get a Taste of Iberia
You can head on an unforgettable journey along rolling hills, curving coasts, and twisting vines to Portugal and Spain, and you should. But what happens when you dig beneath the surface? Find out on Flavors of Portugal & Spain: featuring the Douro and Rioja Wine Regions, a small group tour by Collette. 5 Reasons You’ll Love This...
Read More »Orlando's Marriott: Your Family Paradise!
Unforgettable Family Moments at Orlando's MarriottTraveling with family can be a joyous yet challenging experience, especially when it involves multiple generations. Each family member has unique needs and interests, making planning a bit of a jigsaw puzzle. But worry not, the solution lies in the heart of Orlando at the World Center Marriott, where every family...
Read More »Maximize Your Vacation in Mexico and the Caribbean
There’s no denying the charm of Mexico and the Caribbean. With crystal-clear waters, swaying palm trees, and endless sunshine, it’s no wonder why so many sun-worshippers flock to this paradise every year. But, with so many destinations and activities to choose from, it can be tough to decide where to go and what to do. To...
Read More »Huge Hotel Brand Launches First All-Inclusive
The all-inclusive trend keeps growing! All-inclusive resorts used to be all about packaged beach vacations. But more and more people are tuning into the benefits of all-inclusives, especially the ease of paying upfront once, then putting your wallet away and not having to think about keeping to your holiday budget, even as you enjoy food and...
Read More »These 3 Cities are the 2024 European Capitals of Culture
The EU’s Capitals of Culture program was designed to showcase the cultural riches of European cities that might not otherwise get the attention they deserve. Every year, new cities are designated that represent the incredible diversity of Europe’s landscapes, history, and resulting unique lifestyle heritage of different parts of the union. A year-long calendar of events brings...
Read More »Best Souvenirs from an Emerald Cruise on France's Rhone River
A river cruise on the Rhone allows you to indulge in French cuisine, culture, scenery and lifestyle – and you’re going to want to take the best of the best of the region home! Our river cruise on the Emerald Liberte on the Rhone took us from Lyon, north on the Saone river, then down the...
Read More »This Cruise Line is Submerging Thousands of Bottles of Sparkling Wine in the Ocean
They’re calling them ‘Bubbles of the Sea.’ Celebrating with sparkling wine is a year-round event on many cruise lines. But Hurtigruten is taking celebratory sparkling wine to another level: down. Norwegian coastal cruise line Hurtigruten is sister cruise line of eco-conscious expedition cruise line HX / Hurtigruten Expeditions. Its ‘Bubbles of the Sea’ (or ‘Havets Bobler’ in...
Read More »Ships Designed for Destination-Focused Voyages
Viking builds vessels that are carefully designed to connect their guests to local culture, with an understated interior elegance that never upstages the destination. In 2012, they introduced their innovative Viking Longships, designed to navigate Europe’s storied waters. Their agility allows them to dock in the heart of riverside cities and villages while providing a spacious...
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