Introducing Emerald Yacht Cruises ANN RUPPENSTEIN The newly announced 100-guest, 50-cabin super yacht Emerald Azzurra is already making a big splash. Since the announcement came early this month that Scenic Group, which owns both Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Water-ways, is branching...
CORONAVIRUS CURTAILS CHINA TRAVEL Tour operators selling China understand the reluctance of many to travel to the country at this time, suggesting that those dreaming of visiting it can simply postpone trips, in part thanks to sympathetic airlines. Bookings for the huge nation are on a downward slide...
STORY AND PHOTOS BY RODNEY TUGWELL This winter, Azores Airlines will connect Toronto to the Portuguese Island of Terceira (non-stop weekly service) in addition to 4x weekly service to Ponta Delgada. Passengers visiting the Azorean Archipelago are able to get to this magnificent destination in just...
TRAFALFAR GUESTS ‘CONNECT WITH LOCALS’ Trafalgar’s new series of Africa trips for 2020 holds particular significance as the home of the Tollman family, owners of Trafalgar as part of The Travel Corporation, the largest privately, owned travel company in the world. With generations of the Tollman’s...
MSC REDEPLOYS GRAND VOYAGE FROM SHANGHAI MSC Splendida, deployed in Asia for winter 2019-20, has repositioned its next three four- and five-night scheduled sailings from Shanghai, China, to Singapore to start its 27-night “Grand Voyage” to the Middle East and Europe for a Feb. 14 departure. The...
CUNARD, AUTHOR ANNIE BARROWS TEAM UP Cunard has announced that The New York Times best-selling author Annie Barrows will sail on flagship Queen Mary 2 as part of the luxury line’s renowned Insights program on a Bruges and Guernsey voyage, May 20-24. While sailing on the four-night voyage roundtrip...
DISNEYLAND’S STAR WARS EXPANSION OPEN IN CALIFORNIA The groundbreaking new Disney attraction, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, is now open at Disneyland Park in California. The highly anticipated experience adds to the immersive adventures available to guests inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge,...
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has released its annual Luxury Travel Trends Report, looking ahead at what will be shaping the luxury boutique experience in the coming year. From bio-architecture and conscience-free cuisine to dispersed hotels and ultimate relaxation methods, the report has been...
ANN RUPPENSTEIN Photos courtesy Weddings by Palladium When designing the ever-evolving Karen Bussen Wedding Collection, New York-based event planner and party guru Karen Bussen creates concepts that can be customized for couples to build one of a kind weddings. “I know each couple has their...
By all accounts, 2020 is going to be a big year for Columbus, providing travellers with plenty of reasons to visit one of America’s fastest-growing cities. Unprecedented hotel openings, new attractions and outstanding installations and exhibitions at the Columbus’ many art and culture institutions...
