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October 09, 2024 Episode 158 Explore MSC’s Newest Itineraries & Ship: World America | Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda & More
In this week's episode, I’ll guide you through MSC's new Itineraries from Galveston, Texas, Brooklyn, and New York, as well as their new ship MSC World America. Whether you’re looking to explore either the Eastern or Western Caribbean, the Bahamas or Bermuda, you will thoroughly enjoy MSC's yacht club while onboard their brand new ship, World America.
MSC is perfect for those who want to experience the best of the destinations & onboard. I’ll break down the itineraries, share travel tips, and give you a sneak peek at what makes the newest ship unique for luxury Travellers.
MSC prepares all its food with fresh ingredients. It makes its own pasta, bread, and pizza daily, so it is fresh, and the ingredients are local! MSC is for sophisticated voyagers, open-minded explorers, and families open to learning new cultures and destinations.
Sophisticated Voyagers are drawn to foreign cultures and prefer cosmopolitan environments with higher-end amenities.
Open-minded explorers are curious about the world and are open to new people and experiences while on vacation. Learning Families use vacations as a teaching experience where they can spend as much time as possible with their children and enjoy new destinations and cultures.
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We looked at the following itineraries:
MSC WORLD AMERICA Departure from Miami 7 and 14 nights to the Bahamas & the Caribbean every Saturday from April to October 2025
Departing from Miami, Florida visiting the following locations: Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, Bahamas, Cozumel, Mexico, Costa Maya, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic Rotan, Honduras, San Juan, Puerto Rico
MSC MERAVIGLIA will depart from Brooklyn, NY, on a 7-14 night cruise to Bermuda.
MSC SEASHORE departs from Port Canaveral and visits Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, Nassau, on its 3-, 4, and 7-night cruises.
MSC SEASCAPE departs from Miami and visits Cozumel, Mexico, Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, Bahamas, George Town, Cayman Islands & Ochos Rios on their 7-night cruises.
MSC SEASCAPE departs Galveston, Texas, and visits Cozumel, Mexico, Costa Maya, Mexico, and Isla De Roatan, Honduras, on their 7-day cruises.
Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve is an island Transformed! 7,500 tons of scrap metal and waste were removed.
50,000 trees, plants and shrubs planted across the island
400 coral colonies relocated
Environmental excellence is achieved by being a fully self-sufficient destination with potable water production, advanced wastewater treatment, solar panels, and zero single-use plastics.
Plan Your Cruise
Drink Packages: 5 Drink Package
Excursions: Adventure, nature, culture and history.
Dining Options: Main Restaurants Specialty Restaurants options Spa and More: Spa Aurea offers special massages and beauty treatments.
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September 27, 2024 Episode 157 Exploring Seabourn Cruises: Luxury Experiences, Ventures & Destinations
This week, we are chatting with Maxine from the Seabourn Cruises.
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I loved meeting Maxine and learning more about the Seabourn experience.
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Seabourn has won many awards for their Ultra Luxury Cruise Travel Experience, including:
Worlds Best Small Ship Cruise Line, Best Small Ship Cruise Line, Best Cruise Line 1,000 berths, Best Luxury Cruise Line, Gold List and Best Luxury Cruise Line.
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I was privileged to visit their private beach club in St Kitts and loved Cavier at the Surf, Seabourns' Signature Event.
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Another Seabourn Moment - Seabourn Signature Event is an Evening in Ephesus. Which is a fantastic event. You listen to a concert at an ancient site with UNESCO World Heritage in Turkey. The cruise port is Kusadasi, only 20 minutes from these ancient ruins. This is a commentary event only for Seabourn Guests.
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Next, we talked about Ventures by Seabourn in Alaska -where I spent my summer vacation this year, and I loved getting out and exploring Alaska the proper way. Not the commercial way, not shopping, but seeing Alaska by kayak and getting out there with ventures by Seabourn is such a phenomenal experience that is literally life-changing. This program is offered worldwide, including Norway, New Zealand, and The Kimberly, as well as Easter Island, South Pacific Australia, the Amazon, Brazil, and many more destinations.
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Travel Weekly named Seabourn the Best Cruise Line in Antarctica. They just did the christening and the inauguration of Seaborn Pursuit. This is the first time that an entire people, an entire tribe, was named the godparent of Seaborn. The tribe is called the Wunambal Gaambera traditional owners.
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Expedition ships travel all over the world, not just to the Arctic and cooler clients but everywhere, and you can learn a little more about the history and nature of the areas.
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The Seabourn Pursuit Routes are:
Guam, Darwin, Broome, Greenland, South Pacific, Sydney, The Northwest Passage, anchorage, gulf of Alaska, Vancouver, Papeete, Greenland Small bar Spitzbergen Ricky Evick Tromso St. John's Oslo Edinburgh, London, Lisbon Barbados, San Antonio, the Amazon Antarctica, Rio de Janeiro, the Falkland Islands, the South Georgia experience Buenos Aires
March 25 & April 20, 2025 Departures for: VILLA LUISA & ALHAMBRA
Sète, Palamós, Barcelona, Mahón, Lisbon, Portimão, Seville, Motri, Tangier
Overnight in Seville
April 5, 2025 : MONTE CARLO MASTERS. Monte Carlo, St.-Tropez, Toulon, Mediterranean, Portovenere, Civitavecchia, (Rome), Port Ventres, Barcelona
April 13, 2025: BARCELONA OPEN - Sète, Civitavecchia (Rome), Barcelona, Cannes, St.-Tropez-Portoferraio, Mediterranean, Portovenere, Civitavecchia, (Rome)
April 30, 2025- CHATEAU HAUTE SMITH LAFITTE: Dublin,
Cobh, Barcelona, Overnight in Monte Carlo, Bordeaux, Hendaye, Gijon, Lisbon
Overnight in Bordeaux
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This just a sample of the destinations Seabourn goes to!
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September 10, 2024 Episode 156 Discover Ritz-Carlton's Evrima: A New Era in Luxury Yachting
This week, we are chatting with Richard from the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.
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THE LUXURY YACHT EXPERIENCE ALL-INCLUSIVE VALUE
Designed to combine the luxury lifestyle of The Ritz-Carlton with the casual freedom of a yachting vacation, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers itineraries at a relaxed pace. It introduces guests to the local cultures of each destination through curated immersive experiences ashore.
Personalized service of the Ritz Carlton, including multiple dining experiences, 24-hour in-suite dining, specialty dining, and specialty dining in all suites.
Accommodations, each with a private terrace, a unique marina-style platform, and direct access to water.
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EVRIMA BY THE NUMBERS
624 Feet, 190 meters
25,400 Tons
149 Suites
298 Guests
246 Crew
1 to 1.22 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
1 to 85.2 Guest to Space
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THE ALL-INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE INCLUDED
• Luxury all-suite accommodations, each with a private terrace (no inside staterooms)
• Multiple dining experiences, including 24-hour in-suite dining and beverages throughout the yacht (including alcoholic beverages)
• Onboard gratuities
• Premium Wi-Fi throughout the yacht, supporting browsing, social media, streaming services, video calls and VPN access
The Dress Code is Yacht Smart, Elevated Casual with no formal nights.
We then looked at the beautiful suites. They are:
.• The Owners Suite is 1091 square feet
• The View Suite is up to 574 square feet
• The Loft Suite is 611 square feet
• The Grand Suite is 587 square feet
• The Signature Suite is 429 square feet
• The Terrace Suite is 300 square feet.

Did you know that if you want to charter a private yacht, it would be a logical step to save some money and cruise on the Ritz Carlton Evrima? It's a better value to cruise on a 5-night trip with Ritz Carlton than it is to do a 3-day weekend in a destination like St Bart's.
The Fleet Overview is:
EVRIMA's Gross tonnage is 25,400 GT. The Length is 624 FT. Evrima has 149 suites. Evrima has a capacity of 298 guests with a crew of 246. She was launched in October 2022.
ILMA's Gross tonnage is 46,750 GT, and its length is 790 FT. It has 224 suites, a capacity of 448 guests, and a crew of 374.
She was launched in September 2024
LUMINARA's Gross tonnage is 46,750 GT, and her Length is 794 FT.
Luminara will be launched in 2025 and has 226 suites, a capacity of 452 guests, and a crew of 374.
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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will visit the Mediterranean, Central America, and the Caribbean, take Transatlantic cruises, & visit Northern Europe.
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SUMMER 2025 SEASON
Season highlights:
9-night Lisbon to Portsmouth - Wine Voyage
9-night Portsmouth to Amsterdam - Open Championship
7-night Amsterdam to Copenhagen - Baltic
7-night Copenhagen to Stockholm - Baltic
7-night Stockholm to Olso
11-night Oslo to Reykjavik - Norwegian Fjords
7-night Reykjavik to Reykjavik - Iceland!
10-night Reykjavik to Amsterdam - Scotland
9-night Amsterdam to Lisbon - Wine voyage..
Curated shore experiences offer personalized, flexible excursions led by local experts in small groups tailored to your preferences for a rewarding and immersive journey.
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has an excellent pre and post-stay program that I can set up for you.
They also have Concierge Air and transfers to and from the cruise port.
I love my Marriott Bonvoy points and am so happy that the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is now part of the Bonvoy rewards program!
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September 10, 2024 Episode 155 Cruise to Galapagos on Lindblad Expeditions National Geographic Endeavour II
This week, we are chatting about the Galapagos with Lindblad and Cara from Lindblad Expedition Cruises.
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I loved meeting Cara and learning more about the Lindblad Expedition Cruises experiences.
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Have you had a chance to look at my other videos?
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Explore with the Pioneers of Expedition Travel, Lindblad Expeditions, in the Galapagos!
Pioneering Modern Expedition Travel since 1958
The Lindblad Fleet
National Geographic Endurance 138 guests | 76 cabins
National Geographic Resolution 138 guests | 76 cabins
National Geographic Explorer 148 guests | 81 cabins
National Geographic Orion 102 guests | 53 cabins
National Geographic Endeavour Il 96 guests | 52 cabins 14 connecting
National Geographic Venture 100 guests | 50 cabins, 12 connecting, 22 with balconies
CHARTERED/LEASED FLEET
National Geographic Quest 100 guests | 50 cabins, 12 connecting, 22 with balconies
National Geographic Sea Bird 62 guests | 31 cabins
National Geographic Sea Lion 62 guests | 31 cabins
National Geographic Islander Il 48 guests | 26 cabins
Cara has returned from her trip to the Galapagos; two ships are there year-round.
Wildlife at every turn! They come right up to you!
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There are so many islands within the area to visit.
The best way to explore these islands is on an expedition cruise. You can visit all these areas in one trip and maximize your luxury expedition cruise experience by fully immersing yourself in the Galapagos Islands and seeing all the wildlife and everything they offer.
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There is no better place on earth to see such wildlife and volcanic rock formations. Many of these animals are only found in the Galapagos Islands.
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What is the Lindblad Expedition difference?
Lindblad Expedition cruises provide these expedition essentials:
• Zodiac Excursions
• Kayaking
• Hiking & Walking Tours
• Photography
• Undersea Adventures
• Cultural Encounters
• National Geographic Explorers Program
• Open Bridge with Captains
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You'll uncover marine wonders everywhere you look.
Lindblad Expeditions provides snorkels, masks, fins, and even wetsuits!
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You will have everything you need to explore under the water on your Lindblad Expedition Cruise.
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Lindblad even offers Glass-Bottom Boats in the Galapagos. Lindblad Expeditions is the way to see this jaw-dropping, inspirational part of our world!
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Cara saw a cow next to a giant tortoise when visiting a farm in the Galapagos!
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Lindblad offers 10-night trips, 7-night trips, and 8-night trips, which can be combined to make a perfect 14, 16, or 20-day adventure.
The Galapagos 10-day trip is on board National Geographic Endeavour II, and you will visit Santiago, Bertolomé, Seymour, Baltra, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, San Cristobal, Fernandina, Isabela, Floreana, and Española with all outside cabins. There are suites if you want more space.
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The eight-day wild Galapagos escape is available year-round, and it is on the National Geographic Islander II, a 48-passenger ship. There are pre- and nights available at Hotel Del Parque. You can easily charter the entire ship and bring your family.
A multigenerational cruise to the Galapagos will be perfect because there will be something for all ages. This used to be a ship sailing with Crystal, and Lindblad purchased her.
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August 16, 2024 Episode 154 Explore the extraordinary with Silversea cruises New itineraries Announced
This week's cruise chat is about Antarctica and Flying over the Drake Passage with Kristin from Silversea Cruises.
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I loved meeting Kristin and learning more about the Silversea experiences.
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Silversea is setting the bar high in Expedition Cruising! They offer a truly all-inclusive package.
The following is what is included in their packages.
Pre- and post-cruise benefits include All-Suite Accommodations, Fine dining and beverages, Personalized service and amenities, and Private executive transfers.
International roundtrip lights, Operational Pre/Post Hotels & Charter Flights As Required, Transfers and luggage handling, All oceanview suites, most with verandahs: Multiple restaurants serving diverse cuisine and in-suite 24-hour dining service, Premium beverages in-suite and throughout the ship, Up to 28 expedition staff per cruise, Butter service in every suite category, Industry-leading crew-to-guest ratio, Onboard gratuities, Unlimited Wi-Fi.
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Silversea Expedition cruising goes far above the average cruising experience! They will bring champagne to you when you go into the zodiacs to experience the glaciers of Antarctica. To say Cheers, they will ensure you raise a glass and celebrate your venturing to see the icebergs.
It's the small details that make you cruise! Silversea Cruises has many naturalist guides onboard who want to take you out to explore Antarctica! They will teach you about what you see so you have a deeper appreciation of the area you visit. Silversea Cruises will even allow you to do a polar plunge!!
We then looked at some of their unique itineraries, including cruising in the Kimberly area. That would be amazing! The Kimberly area is in the middle of nowhere, and you sought it out to have the availability to create this extra unique itinerary.
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Silversea Cruises has three itineraries to the Kimberly.
They have one that is doing the 10-day iconic cruiser, a 10-day Kimberly and Indonesia expedition, and a 17-day Kimberly and Western Australia expedition.
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NEW NORTHERN EUROPE - ICELAND, BRITISH ISLES & NORWAY has 5 New Itineraries for 2025: experience Copenhagen & Dublin
Turnaround Ports and 9-day, 14-day & 23-day Voyages.
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July 10, 2024 Episode 153 Exploring the World: Scenic Cruises and Emerald River Adventure
This week, we are chatting about Scenic and Emerald Cruises with Mary Lynne from Scenic/Emerald Cruises.
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I loved meeting Mary-Lynne and learning more about the Scenic and Emerald experiences.
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Did you know that the scenic brand was the first to launch the world's first discovery yacht?
They launched their Discovery Yacht in 2019. Then Emerald was in the water in 2022!
A third Emerald yacht will be out and ready to enjoy soon!
We looked at their ocean yachts first, and wow, they are visiting some of the most beautiful destinations in our world.
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Scenic Eclipse holds 228 guests and travels to all seven continents. She is a true cruise leader in the luxury space. Scenic Eclipse is currently in the Australian region and will circumnavigate Australia in the Kimberly region. She will also visit New Zealand, Indonesia, and Bali.
In the summer months, she will make her way to the Mediterranean.
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The Scenic Eclipse Difference
Purpose-built with the latest technology
World First: Scenic Eclipse with Zero Speed Stabilizers
Ship without Zero Speed Stabilizers
6-Star, truly all-inclusive ultra-luxury.
Small Ship with only 228 guests (200 in Antarctica)
Worldwide Discovery Journeys
Purpose-built for the polar region with state-of-the-art technology.
Expert Discovery team (up to 20 members)
2 x Helicopters and 6-8 passenger state of the art submarine
Scenic Freechoice & Scenic Enrich immersive.
Discover EXPEDITION Voyages
Scenic Eclipse Voyages:
October & November 2024 - Central & South America
December 2024 to March 2025 - Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands
March & April 2025- America & Transatlantic
May & June 2025 - Europe & the Mediterranean
July, August & September 2025- Scandinavia & the Arctic
October 2025 - Northern Europe to South America
December 2025 Antarctica
Scenic Eclipse ii voyages:
October 2024 - Fill & Pacific Islands
November & December 2024 - New Zealand
December 2024, January & February 2025 - East Antarctica & The Ross Sea
March 2025 - New Zealand
April 2025 - Australia, Indonesia & Borneo
May & June 2025 - Japan & South Korea
June & July 2025- Indonesia, Borneo & Taiwan
July, August & September 2025 - Kimberley Coastline & Australia's West Coast
October & November 2025 - Australia's Top End & South Pacific
We then quickly looked at the River Cruises that Scenic & Emerald offers.
Generous Inclusions
• Roundtrip Airport transfers
• All meals on board
• Wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
• Included daily excursions
• EmeraldACTIVE excursions
• EmeraldPLUS program
• Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
• Water restocked daily in the cabin
• Port charges, taxes
• Travel taken care of - seamless
Tips are included.
They cruise on all the major rivers in Europe:
Danube, Main, Moselle, Rhine, Rhône, Douro
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Onboard Experience ~ Setting the standard for 5* ultra-luxury cruising.
Personalized butler service for all guests.
A venue and menu for every occasion.
Salt Therapy Lounge is available onboard.
You can take the e-bikes out and tour the areas you are visiting.
The other phenomenal itinerary is South East Asia with Scenic Spirit.
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2025 Ultimate Europe Journey with Scenic
The 59-day luxury all-inclusive itinerary combines the cruise line's river, yacht and land tour
11-day Bordeaux River Cruise
8 Day Yacht voyage from Monte Carlo to Rome
11-Day Douro River Cruise
15-Day River Cruise Amsterdam-Basel
Basel - Vienna by land/train
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Please contact me at [email protected] so I can get you on board.
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July 10, 2024 Episode 152 Exploring Lyon and Provence With Viking: Kim's Epic Adventure In France
We are chatting about Viking Cruises with Kim from Celestyal Viking this week.
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I loved meeting with Kim and learning more about the Viking Cruises experience.
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We looked at the LYON & PROVENCE Itinerary.
If you add the Paris extension, transfer from Paris to Lyon.
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8 Days Lyon to Avignon
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Starting in Pairs and visiting Dijon, you are transferred to your ship.
You will visit Lyon, Tournon, Vienne, Viviers, Avignon, and Arles, ending in Nice.
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LYON TO AVIGNON, 8 DAYS • 7 GUIDED TOURS.
Exploring the World in Comfort
Day 1 - Lyon, France
Day 2 - Lyon, France
Day 3 - Lyon, France
Day 4 -Cote de Rhone, France
Day 5- Tournon, France
Day 6 - Avignon, France
Day 7 - Arles, France
Day 8 - Avignon, France
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Did you know that Lyon is the Culinary capital of France? You can shop with the chef and enjoy all this area offers!
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You can visit a winery on this itinerary and learn how they make Cote de Rhone.
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The history of Vienne is something you will never forget! It is beyond amazing!!
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You will enjoy the train in Tournon, getting out and seeing the countryside, enjoying the tastes, and learning about the French way of life.
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You can take many tours in Avignon, France, learn about the town's history, and see stunning views.
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Kim mentioned that one of the highlights of this itinerary was that she went out to a seven-century-old Olive Grove and learned how to make olive oil and what they do with the olives there.
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Kim also participated in a foodie walking tour and enjoyed the flavours of this area. She toured a local market and sampled different foods.
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There are many different types of chocolate, and you can enjoy some handmade chocolate, made the same way for centuries and passed down from family member to family member. The makers are very proud of the chocolate that they make.
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Another option in this area is to take a painting class. You can learn and practice your painting skills in the same areas where many French artists created their beautiful masterpieces. In this class, they had an original van Gogh painting, and they were learning to replicate the painting styles and the artistry from such a beautiful and rare piece of art!
Van Gogh used to live in that area of France, and many places pay homage to him. Seeing his original work is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
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Please contact me at [email protected] so I can get you on board and experience the phenomenal experience of seeing the original Van Gogh and many other once-in-a-lifetime activities you will do in France!
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June 20, 2024 Discover Top Three Cruise This Week: Silversea Cruises Lindblad & Paul Gauguin
This week, I am bringing you my top three cruises that caught my eye.
The three top cruises are:
$5000 reasons to cruise with Silversea Cruises
Lindblad is getting two new ships in The Galapagos.
Paul Gauguin has $1000 of OBC!
Wow! This is a great week!
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I have a special promotion from Silversea Cruises for the first cruise we discussed.
$5000 and 15% reduced deposit when you choose their Door-to-Door Service, $2500 off if you choose Port-to-Port.
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Next up is Lindblad, which has two new ships for the Galapagos! They will set sail with these new ships in January 2025.
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Lastly, Paul Gauguin offers $1000 OBC for your French Polynesian cruise. We looked at their cruise, which crosses the international date line. It’s Groundhog Day but in French Polynesia!
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June 13, 2024 Episode 151 Grand Prix with Celestyal Cruises in Dubai
This week, we are chatting about Celestyal Greek Cruises with Stephanie from Celestyal Cruises.
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I loved meeting with Stephanie and learning more about the Celestyal experience.
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They have two fare packages.
The Celestyal experience and Celestyal Plus experience.
Celestyal Discovery has 7 Bars, 1 swimming pool deck, 1 Sozo spa and 4 restaurants.
We looked at some of the itineraries that Celestyal Discovery does:
Celestyal Iconic Aegean (Apr - Nov)
3-night inclusive cruise onboard Celestyal Discovery.
Athens (Lavion) Greece
Mykonos Greece
Crete (Merallion) Greece
Athens Greece.
Iconic Aegean (Mar - Nov)
4-night inclusive cruise onboard Celestyal Discovery
Day 1 Athens (Greece)
Day 1 Mykonos (Greece)
Day 2 Kusadasi (Turkey)
Day 2 Patmos (Greece)
Day 3 Rhodes (Greece)
Day 4 Heraklion (Greece)
Day 4 Santorini (Greece)
Day 5 Athens (Greece)
Celestyal Journey has 8 bars, 2 swimming pools, 7 restaurants and one deck devoted to wellbeing.
Some of the itineraries this ship does are:
HEAVENLY ADRIATIC - WINTER - 7 NIGHTS
Day 1 Athens (Greece)
Day 2 Kefalonia (Greece)
Day 3-4 Dubrovnik (Croatia)
Day 4 Kotor (Montenegro)
Day 5 Bari (Italy)
Day 6 Corfu (Greece)
Day 7 Katakolo (Greece)
Day 8 Athens (Greece)
SUMMER HEAVENLY ADRIATIC - 7 NIGHTS
Day 1 - Saturday Athens (Greece)
Day 2 - Sunday At Sea
Day 3 - Monday Kotor (Montenegro)
Day 4 - Tuesday Split (Croatia)
Day 5 - Wednesday Venice (Italy)
Day 6 - Thursday At Sea
Day 7 - Friday Katakolo (Greece)
Day 8 Athens (Greece)
IDYLLIC AEGEAN FROM KUSADASI - 7 NIGHTS
Day 1 Kusadasi (Turkey)
Day 3 Heraklion, Crete (Greece)
Day 3-4 Santorini (Greece)
Day 4-5 Mykonos (Greece)
Day 5 Milos
Day 6 Athens (Greece)
Day 7 Thessaloniki (Greece)
Day 8 Kusadasi (Turkey).
Brand New to Celestyal Cruises is DESERT DAYS - 7 NIGHTS
Day 1 - Saturday Doha (Qatar)
Day 2 - Sunday Khalifa Bin Salman (Bahrain)
Day 3 - Monday Dubai (UAE)
Day 4 - Tuesday Dubai (UAE)
Day 5 - Wednesday Khasab (Oman)
Day 6 - Thursday Sir Bani Yas Island (UAE)
Day 7 - Friday Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Day 8 - Saturday Doha (Qatar).
They also have this exciting itinerary for all the Grand Prix fans!
DESERT DAYS & ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX - 7 NIGHT
Day 1 - Monday Dubai (UAE)
Day 2 - Tuesday Dubai (UAE)
Day 3 - Wednesday Khasab (Oman)
Day 4 - Thursday Sir Bani Yas Island (UAE)
Day 5 - Friday Abu Dhabi (UAE) 🏁
Day 6 - Saturday Abu Dhabi (UAE) 🏁
Day 7 - Sunday Abu Dhabi (UAE) 🏁
Day 8 - Monday Dubai (UAE)
Main Grandstand: 3 Day Pass $506 USD PP
North Grandstand: 3 Days Pass $380 USD PP
T16: 3 Day Pass $253 USD PP.
WOW!!
DESERT DAYS & DOUBLE GRAND PRIX - 14 NIGHTS
Day 1 - Monday Dubai (UAE)
Day 2 - Tuesday Dubai (UAE)
Day 3 - Wednesday Khasab (Oman)
Day 4 - Thursday Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Day 5 - Friday Doha (Qatar) 🏁
Day 6 - Saturday Doha (Qatar) 🏁
Day 7 - Sunday-Monday Doha (Qatar) 🏁
Day 8 - Monday Dubai (UAE)
Day 9 - Tuesday Dubai (UAE)
Day 10 - Wednesday Khasab (Oman)
Day 11 - Thursday Sir Bani Yas Island (UAE)
Day 12 - Friday Abu Dhabi (UAE) 🏁
Day 13 - Saturday Abu Dhabi (UAE) 🏁
Day 14 - Sunday Abu Dhabi (UAE) 🏁
Day 15 - Monday Dubai (UAE)
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June 05, 2024 Episode 150 Cruise Portugal's Douro River With Avalon Waterways
This week, we are discussing Avalon Waterways on the Douro River with Hillary from Avalon Waterways.
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I loved meeting with Hillary and learning more about the Avalon experience on the Douro River.
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Why Choose Avalon Waterways?
Avalon Waterways has the youngest fleet of ships on the Rivers of Europe. As Hilary said, "We are the youngest Fleet in the water. We don't refurbish our ships; we build new ships."
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Avalon Waterways currently has 17 ships.
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Avalon has a brand-new ship ready to hit the river! She is called Avalon Alegria. She is smaller than other ships, with only 51 staterooms and 102 maximum guests onboard. This is almost half the amount of their other ships.
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With a Guest-to-crew ratio of 1 staff member to 3 guests, you know you will receive the personalized attention that Avalon offers.
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One of the itineraries that they offer on the Douro River is:
Vida Portugal Vineyards & Villages along the Douro, with 3 nights in Lisbon.
This is 11 days.
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With Avalon, excursions are also included in the land portion of your stay. Since Avalon is part of the Globus family of Brands, they have connections and relationships with the area, so you will love your extended stay.
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All of the transfers are included.
Day 1 - Welcome to Lisbon - 5-star accommodation will await you.
Day 2 - Explore Lisbon and see Bellum Tower and Monument to the Discoveries. If you choose, you have an optional excursion this evening with a traditional Portuguese dinner at a live concert.
Day 3: Another classical excursion awaits you. This time, you will visit the magnificent palace of Mafra, a traditional UNESCO World Heritage site. You w the Royal Palace by a Basilica and convent. Monument of Baroque and the architecture of that
Day 4—This is where you're going to ship today. Your transfer is fully included. You will stop along the way for a Lisbon, Coimbra, and Porto tour with a local guide. You will also visit the oldest university in Portugal.
Day 5 - Today, you are in Entre Os Rios with an excursion to Braga and Guimaraes.
Choice of guided sightseeing in Braga and Guimarães or a Romanesque tour.
Day 6 - You are in Peso Da Regua, with a choice of guided sightseeing in Peso da Regua and Lamego or a farm visit with a tasting treat of their Portuguese food.
Day 7 - In Pocinho. Today, you can choose guided sightseeing in Freixo de Numão or guided sightseeing in Vila Nova de Foz Côa.
Day 8 - In Barca D'alva, guided sightseeing in Salamanca or guided sightseeing in Freixo de Espada à Cinta.
Day 9 - Caldas De Argegod You have an excursion to Amarante, where you can learn in a tile painting workshop and get guided sightseeing in Amarante.
Day 10 - we are back in Porto, and you will enjoy a Porto experience with guided sightseeing.
Day 11—You are headed back home today—unless, of course, you would like to extend your stay.
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Avalon is all about Choice. You can choose to do many excursions and split up with your family to enjoy your excursions and share your stories with your travel companions.
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