Vancouver - The Seabus
March 17, 2009 | Written by Julian Worker
For visitors to Vancouver, the finest way to get to the North Shore from downtown is to get the SeaBus from Waterfront Station. Conveniently, this is also the terminus of the Skytrain and it only takes a couple of minutes to get from the Skytrain platform to the SeaBus landing, from where the SS Beaver and the SS Otter ply the waters of Burrard Inlet. The crossing takes roughly 15 minutes and will go very quickly. The... [Read more]
“Bagging” Tallinn, Estonia
January 12, 2009 | Written by Susan Tornga
I felt like Alice falling through the rabbit hole as I walked into Tallinn from its port on the Baltic Sea. Or perhaps I stumbled into a time machine. The stone ramparts of this medieval walled village stand in stark contrast to the modern city surrounding them.
Because I like to “bag” countries, as dedicated mountain climbers bag peaks, I was delighted when this little-known city in Estonia appeared on my cruise... [Read more]
Cruise the Nile in Style
September 24, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
SAIL THE NILE RIVER IN A STYLE ONCE RESERVED FOR PHARAOHS AND THEIR QUEENS UNIWORLD DELIVERS ROYAL TREATMENT ON 2009 NILE CRUISES
A cruise along the Nile River is like watching 5,000 years of culture unfold before your eyes. Marvel at the contrasts of landscapes as you sail past old-world villages surrounded by beautiful palm groves. Explore the mysterious city of Cairo where the ancient and the modern coexist in... [Read more]
Cruise the Rajang River for the First Time
September 12, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Pandaw River Cruises is excited to announce that they will inaugurate a new expedition cruise on the Rajang River in Sarawak starting July 2009. Following in the footsteps of the British explorer and travel writer Redmon O’Hanlon, the brand new 60 passenger ORIENT PANDAW will make an eight night cruise three times a month from Sibu to the Pelagus Rapids and beyond up the Baleh River. The Rajang River is rarely... [Read more]
PerryGolf’s Mediterranean Golf Cruises
May 22, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Luxurious, 34-guest Callisto brings golfers within a chip shot of spectacular courses and historically important sights
WILMINGTON, N.C. (May 16, 2008) – If a golf cruise to the Mediterranean onboard a private yacht to play spectacular courses and visit sun-splashed destinations from Greece to Morocco is on your personal “bucket list,” PerryGolf invites you to check off one more box.
PerryGolf’s guests... [Read more]
Cruise Iceland
May 20, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Sailing, Sailing
Cruise Iceland was established in 2004 to combine the resources of all those involved in receiving cruise ships to help promote the island as an exciting destination. Today 22 companies are members of Cruise Iceland, including nine ports that provide easy access to every area of the country. Other members include bus companies, shipping companies and tour operators that have an abundance of both... [Read more]
Cruise to 2009 British Open
May 17, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
PerryGolf’s 2009 British Open by Sea Golf Cruise Starts at St. Andrews and Concludes at Turnberry
Tour offers opportunity to play four distinctive courses along the coast of Scotland before ending at the site of the 138th Open Championship
PerryGolf will introduce a new vessel to its small ship luxury golf cruise options for the 2009 British Open by Sea, which starts at the home of golf and concludes at... [Read more]
French Country Waterways
May 9, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
FRENCH COUNTRY WATERWAYS OFFERS A MENU OF SAVINGS TO GO ALONG WITH ITS
GRAND CRU WINES, FABULOUS LOCAL CHEESES AND HIGHLY RATED DINING EXPERIENCES
Barging the canals of France has just gotten up to 40% less expensive for future guests of French Country Waterways who book select departures during the July-August summer season. The 18-passenger luxury barge Esprit makes its way through Burgundy’s fabled Côte... [Read more]
Cruise Denmark to Greenland
May 8, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Travel tip: Cruise the Atlantic from Denmark to Greenland
At the beginning of June, Albatros Travel is arranging a unique transatlantic cruise lasting 16 days from Copenhagen to Greenland via Bergen (Norway), the Faeroe Islands, Vestmanna Islands, Iceland, Cape Farewell and Kangerlussuaq.
The Danish travel agency uses the fine ocean-going vessel M/S Clipper Adventurer, which is fully equipped for North Atlantic... [Read more]
Antarctica Cruise Savings
May 6, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
HURTIGRUTEN TAKES GUESTS TO THE CONTINENT OF PENGUINS AND GLACIERS — ANTARCTICA
– WITH SAVINGS OPPORTUNITIES OF UP TO $3,600 PER PERSON ON FIVE DIVERSE PROGRAMS
Hurtigruten, formerly known as Norwegian Coastal Voyage, is offering unprecedented savings, ranging from $1,000 to $3,600 per person, on five distinct Antarctic expeditions in 2008 and 2009 with... [Read more]
Cruise Industry Gains Traction
March 31, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL REPORTS GROWTH IN CRUISING POPULARITY DUE TO VALUE AND “NEW GENERATION” OF CRUISE OFFERINGS
Exotic Ports-of-Call, Luxury Upgrades and Customized Excursions Help Broaden Cruise Appeal
According to American Express Travel’s Cruise Specialists, a group of travel agents almost exclusively dedicated to booking cruise travel, there is currently a growing popularity... [Read more]
Spain River Cruise Savings
March 24, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
SAVE UP TO $300 PER COUPLE ON UNIWORLD PORTUAL/SPAIN GRAND RIVER CRUISE
Just as champagne must come from the Champagne region of France, Port must come from Portugal - at least to officially be called such. Travel with Uniworld to learn from Portuguese winemakers how they produce the sweet... [Read more]
Total Eclipse Cruise
February 12, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
BAFFIN ISLAND, NUNAVUT, CANADA – There’s a spectacular piece of theater awaiting adventurers who take advantage of a cruise to “The Top of the World”—where you’ll also get one of the best seats in the “house.” The show, one of Nature’s finest, is a total solar eclipse, as the moon passes between sun and earth, casting a shadow across the earth’s... [Read more]
Fly for Free, Greenland
February 6, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
New York, NY, January 2008 — Greenland, a rising star on the radar of many experienced travelers, has just gotten less expensive. Hurtigruten, a dominant player in the field of expedition cruising, has announced a Book A Suite Fly For Free special on four eight-day Disko Bay sailings (June 26, July 3, 10 and 17) and the August 28th 15-day Disko Bay/Thule... [Read more]
Uniworld Discounts China
February 6, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
The year 2008 will be a big year for China - one savvy travelers won’t want to miss. As Beijing gears up to host the world community for the Summer Olympics, Uniworld Grand River Cruises and Tours guests can enjoy the benefits of that sprucing up without the crowds or the clamor for hotel rooms.
“This past year, we saw an enormous interest in our China... [Read more]
Starting with Copenhagen (video podcast)
January 16, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
I met up with Anette Jensen of Wonderful Copenhagen — Yes, it is wonderful — to learn about beginning a cruise by starting in Copenhagen before exploring the Baltics. Starting from Denmark leads to up to ten countries throughout the region including Sweden, Greenland,... [Read more]
Crusing Northern Europe
January 15, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
ELEGANT CRUISES & TOURS ANNOUNCES NEW ITINERARY
FOR NORTHERN EUROPE FOR 2008 “WHITE NIGHTS OF FINLAND & SWEDEN”
Expedition-style Cruises through the Gulf Of Bothnia, Exploring above the Arctic Circle, Including Lapland and Remote Islands, then Visiting the Cultural Capitals of... [Read more]
Copenhagen Winter Cruises
January 3, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
In 2005, the first Christmas cruise visited Copenhagen. This December, the ships will once again find their way to Northern Europe’s leading cruise destination. Cruise lines have discovered Northern Europe as a Christmas destination and three cruise ships have scheduled their arrival.
“Since the beginning of the year, we saw a rise in inquires about Christmas... [Read more]
The Dance Cruise
January 2, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Singles Travel International Invites the Discerning Solo Traveler aboard the Queen Mary 2 for a Transatlantic Dance Cruise
Singles Travel International announces the upcoming Dance Cruise on the luxurious Queen Mary 2’s transatlantic crossing from July 8 through July 15, 2008. Sign up early for this spectacular cruise on one of the most luxurious ships on the seas. While crossing the Atlantic... [Read more]
Uniworld Waives Surcharge
December 31, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
~ PAY IN FULL BY DECEMBER 31, 2007, AND AVOID SURCHARGE ~
Due to the unprecedented rise in the price of fuel, Uniworld Grand River Cruises will implement a new cruise fuel surcharge of $7.00 per guest per cruise night on 2008 Europe cruise programs; and a cruise fuel surcharge of $10.00 per guest per cruise night on Russia... [Read more]
Deilmann Baltic Cruises
December 24, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
PETER DEILMANN BRINGS TRAVELERS THE BEST OF THE BALTIC REGION ON THREE SPRING AND SUMMER ITINERARIES ABOARD THE FIVE-STAR MS DEUTSCHLAND
$99 air, complimentary shore excursions and more
Castles, cathedrals, medieval towns, fjords and the fairy tale lands of Scandinavia are brought into vivid focus on three spring and summer itineraries aboard Peter Deilmann Cruises’ five-star flagship... [Read more]
Mexican Riviera Cruise Blog
December 20, 2007 | Written by Jesse
Hi all, this is a first post from the cruise ship Ms. Ryndam. The trip so far has been great, with interesting ports of call such as Manzanillo, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan.
The highlight has been the canopy adventure put on yesterday by Vallarta Adventures. We were taken 1 hour into the jungles outside Puerto Vallarta in an old military Mercedes-Benz Unimog; upon arrival, we were suited up in harnesses and helmets... [Read more]
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