GENOA, Italy — Seabourn on Monday took delivery of its second expedition ship, the Seabourn Pursuit, in a ceremony here in the ship’s Observation Lounge. “The ship is ours!” said Seabourn president…
Dispatch, Switzerland: A refreshing getaway from the heat
You know that feeling when you’ve discovered something amazing — your new favorite place — and you’re reluctant to share it with anyone, lest they too see what you see and can’t…
Explora Journeys’ first ship departs on maiden cruise
The Explora I set off on its maiden voyage out of Copenhagen, Denmark, on Tuesday. The $550 million ship is sailing to Reykjavik over seven nights. The first ship for MSC Group’s…
Le Ponant sailing ship joins Relais & Chateaux
Ponant says its Le Ponant three-mast sailing ship is now a member of Relais & Chateaux, becoming the first sailing yacht to join the luxury hospitality group. Co-branded sailings to Cape Verde,…
Dream Vacations goes big with an ad in New York’s Times Square
Dream Vacations has taken out an ad on the Nasdaq digital billboard in New York’s Times Square, offering viewers the chance to win a vacation by scanning a QR code. Ads on…
American Express Travel is piloting a vacation rental program
American Express Travel (No. 7 on Travel Weekly’s 2023 Power List) has launched a vacation rental program, Select Homes + Retreats. Select Homes + Retreats is currently in a pilot test and…
Blue Diamond Resorts will upgrade Diamond Club and Star Class amenities
Blue Diamond Resorts is upgrading its Diamond Club and Star Class room categories, with the enhancements to roll out at Royalton and Planet Hollywood resorts starting Oct. 1. There will be an…
Space Perspective reaches sales milestone
Space Perspective, a space tour operator that will use a high-altitude balloon to launch explorers into space, said it has sold more than 1,600 seats, reaching the milestone of $200 million in…
Belmond reopens Maroma on Mexico’s Riviera Maya
Maroma, A Belmond Hotel in Mexico’s Riviera Maya has reopened following an extensive revamp. The property had been shuttered since April 2021. Maroma has relaunched with 72 rooms, suites and villas, including…
The ultimate busman’s holiday
Just how long is a ‘too long’ bus trip? In various forms, that question comes up a lot during the vacation-planning process. A two-hour bus ride from the airport is far too…