Today’s travel trends are showing where people are going, who they are going with and what they want to do while on a trip. “People are taking more trips and they are talking about them with their friends,” said Randy Yaroch, CEO and owner of The Travel Society in Greenwood Village. “Then you add social … Read more
If you’re searching for something to put in your diary this winter, to ensure that December offers more than just a countdown to Christmas, there’s nothing quite like a mini cruise to perk things up. There are plenty of places you can get to really quickly for a lovely weekend away, after all. The perfect … Read more
A floating apartment. A residential yacht. A holiday home that travels the globe. The World, a luxury liner, has many descriptions, but “cruise ship” is not one of them, said resident Jim Minarik. “The only thing that’s similar between the world and a cruise ship is they float on the water,” he said. “If our … Read more
Jenny Hunnicutt poses in front of the Royal Caribbean Ultimate World Cruise, which she’s been on for nearly nine months traveling the world. While on board, she’s working remotely for her writing and consulting business based in Florida. Courtesy: Jenny Hunnicutt Income made ‘worldwide’ is taxable Despite a Bahamas flag flying atop the Serenade of … Read more
Protests in Spain will spread if European officials fail to address mass tourism’s negative effect on the lives of residents, UNESCO’s Peter Debrine told “Squawk Box Asia” on Monday. “It’s turning into a very volatile situation,” said UNESCO’s senior project officer for sustainable tourism. “Civil society coming and trying to make change is very important, … Read more
Enchanted valleys, vibrant street markets and fantastical forests. Those are just some of what fans of Disney cruises can expect on board the upcoming Disney Adventure, according to details announced Tuesday by Disney Cruise Line. The ship — the sixth cruise liner from Disney — is the company’s first to homeport in Asia. Its maiden … Read more
For more than a century, the Broadmoor has welcomed travelers to Colorado Springs with its elegant decor, high-end amenities and mountain views. Now, fans of the historic resort can spend the night inside one of its guest rooms — while sailing around the world on a cruise ship. Windstar Cruises, a sister company to the … Read more
It’s another massive milestone for SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. On Tuesday, Carnival Cruises announced that 100% of its ships have officially installed high-speed internet from Musk’s Starlink. The installation took place on 90-plus ships in Carnival’s global fleet and allows for more reliable Wi-Fi when onboard (especially during remote parts of the route) for passengers … Read more
Royal Caribbean is looking to recruit as many as 10,000 workers worldwide this year to staff its ships and private destinations as demand for ocean cruises hits fresh records. The number of people taking cruises hit an all-time high in 2023, and with the surge in demand and larger vessels, labor needs are growing. Tourism … Read more
Americans are cruising again — and at record-breaking levels. Carnival, Norwegian and Royal Caribbean all reported entering the year with record highs for individual bookings and cruise pricing. It’s an impressive turnaround after the industry was largely halted for 15 months after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a no-sail order in March … Read more
