The first ship from MSC Group’s new luxury brand, Explora Journeys, will house a Rolex boutique. The 922-passenger Explora I will include a retail shop selling only timepieces by the Swiss watchmaker….
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Explora Journeys rewards travel advisors who provide early support
New luxury line Explora Journeys is recognizing travel advisors as Pioneers if they book at least one cruise during the brand’s inaugural year of operation. The Pioneer status offers an invitation for…
Jim Murren named CEO of Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Douglas Prothero has stepped down as CEO of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, where he will remain a strategic advisor and member of the board. Prothero also remains an investor in the cruise…
Dondra Ritzenthaler on her retirement from Celebrity Cruises and what’s next
Charles Dickens once wrote, “Change begets change.” That certainly has been true lately at Celebrity Cruises. CEO and president Lisa Lutoff-Perlo stepped down from the cruise line early last month, making way…
New Aurora Anguilla serves up a luxurious stay. And plenty of lobster.
In Anguilla, it’s not bacon that makes everything better. It’s lobster. That’s what greeted me on my late Thursday arrival at the Aurora Anguilla Resort and Golf Club, which is when the…
Fire and ice on a Swan Hellenic Antarctic voyage
When you’re cruising in Antarctica, there’s nothing quite like having a fireplace in your cabin. It’s not a true measure of luxury, perhaps. But it’s indicative of a focus on detail that…
Bellagio’s Spa Tower is getting a little pampering of its own
The Bellagio Resort & Casino’s Spa Tower is getting a $110 million face-lift. As part of the project, all accommodations within the Las Vegas property’s Spa Tower, which comprises 819 guest rooms…
Sonesta resorts in St. Maarten promote well-being
Sonesta Resorts Sint Maarten, which includes the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa and the adults-only Sonesta Ocean Point Resort, has debuted its Welcome to WellBeing package at the two properties…
The new Crystal will have an old favorite: its Nobu restaurant
The refurbished Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony will set sail later this year with the Umi Uma restaurant and sushi bar onboard. Crystal, the reincarnated Crystal Cruises, will retain the Japanese restaurant…
Cunard’s new Queen Anne to sail a world cruise in 2025
Luxury cruise line Cunard said the new Queen Anne will sail a world cruise in 2025. On Jan. 9, 2025, the Queen Anne will depart Southampton, England, on a 107-night roundtrip cruise….