(PRESS RELEASE)_Miami, Florida – January 31, 2024 – Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami International Airport invites guests to join in the celebration of its recently completed multi-million-dollar renovation by rolling out a special promotion for cruisers. Just in time for South Florida’s peak cruise season and Spring Break, guests can easily arrive near the airport and take off the next morning for their cruise getaway, enjoying the reliability of a shuttle service to PortMiami. This convenient transportation offering from the hotel to the cruise terminal is included per registered adult. The Cruise Package* is available for travel now through December 2024, with rates starting at $174 per night. Portsmouth - Fire & Ice Igloos at Rooftop at The Envio 299 Vaughan St, Portsmouth, NH Seating times are 4:00-6:00 p.m., 6:00-8:00 p.m, and Fridays & Saturdays 8:00-10:00 p.m. Non-refundable reservation fees as follows: $100 Wednesday & Thursday; $150 Friday & Saturday; rental fee waived on Mondays and Tuesdays; closed Sundays. Guests must order food and beverage during reserved time. Reservations call 603-334-4207 or email [email protected]. (PRESS RELEASE)_Looking for an unforgettable romantic getaway this February? Cheeca Lodge & Spa offers a relaxing, island setting for a couple’s retreat. Sprawling over 27 peaceful acres, the iconic Florida Keys resort offers charming oceanfront suites with an expansive lanai that leads way to private open-air spa tubs and spectacular views. The resort recently debuted 43 new luxury oceanfront suites with these signature romantic amenities. (PRESS RELEASE)_Seattle, Wash., Jan. 31, 2024 — For guests dreaming of a cruise vacation to the Land Down Under, Holland America Line’s Australia and New Zealand season sailing from November 2025 to March 2026 is now open for booking. From vibrant capital cities to captivating scenery, Holland America Line’s cruises to Australia and New Zealand are a tapestry of diverse landscapes and unique cultures. The 14-day itineraries aboard Noordam allow travelers to easily journey between the two countries and visit the best locales in the region — all while experiencing Holland America Line’s award-winning service and authentic, localized programming. New Collectors’ Voyages combine a two-week cruise with an epic Legendary Voyage to the South Pacific, creating a longer vacation up to 50 days across several cruising regions. (PRESS RELEASE)_Miami, FL. (29 January 2024) – Taking place on the 11 April during F&B@Sea, a one-of-a-kind cruise F&B experience, the inaugural F&B@Sea Awards aim to recognize leadership and innovation within the global food and beverage cruise community. Open to both cruise lines and suppliers and sponsored by Campari Group, the awards are comprised of eight different categories, ranging from Most Sustainable Product & Wellness Pioneer to F&B Maverick of the Year. (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI (Jan. 25, 2024) – Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 57-year history of breaking boundaries, revealed new Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries for Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Epic from New Orleans and Port Canaveral, Fla. As a result of guest demand for warm-weather destinations this fall, the Company is opening for sale new seven-day round-trip cruises to the Western Caribbean from the Big Easy starting on Oct. 20, 2024 aboard Norwegian Getaway, as well as voyages to the Eastern Caribbean from Port Canaveral, Fla. beginning on Oct. 30, 2024 on Norwegian Epic. Returning from Europe following a summer season of Mediterranean and Greek Isles voyages, the ships’ new fall itineraries will offer guests more opportunities to island hop and visit multiple crystal-clear waters and sunny skies throughout the Caribbean, including NCL's private destinations, Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas and Harvest Caye in Belize. The new cruises will open for sale in February. (PRESS RELEASE)_MONFALCONE, Italy, (January 24, 2024) – Princess Cruises and Fincantieri have mutually agreed to delay delivery of Sun Princess, the largest vessel ever constructed in Italy and the first ship of a revolutionary new platform designed exclusively for the Princess brand. The postponement has regrettably led to the cancellation of the ship's inaugural 10-day voyage, originally set to depart from Barcelona on February 8th. “We understand that this news is disappointing, and we share in that disappointment. We recognize the anticipation that surrounded this sailing, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this cancellation causes,” said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. Guests who were booked on of the inaugural voyage will receive a full refund of the cruise fare along with any additional onboard services that were pre-purchased, as well as a 50% future cruise credit (FCC) that can be used on a future Princess voyage*. Guests also will receive up to $200 per person for change fees related to air travel plans. Princess is also protecting travel agent commissions. (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI, January 24, 2024 : As the country eagerly anticipates National Plan for Vacation Day (January 30), Azamara Cruises – the small-ship cruise line renowned for Destination Immersion® and Extended Destination Days – invites travelers to embark on a journey of a lifetime by booking an unforgettable cruise to Europe this summer. Travelers can sail through azure waters, explore charming cobblestone streets and immerse themselves in the cultural tapestries of France, Greece, Italy, Croatia, Spain and more. And with Azamara’s wave season offer still available, guests can receive up to $2,000 of savings per stateroom on select sailings between April 1 and December 31, 2024. (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI, FL, January 24, 2024: – Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is joining forces with Food & Wine to host an Editor’s Cruise featuring Food & Wine’s editor in chief, Hunter Lewis, on board its newly reimagined, 1,250-guest ship Riviera. The exclusive cruise is a can’t-miss opportunity for food and drink lovers and will feature a culinary demonstration hosted by Lewis, Oceania Cruises’ signature gala brunch, an exclusive Dom Pérignon Experience at La Reserve and more. Additional special guests on board include J’nai Gaither, a Champagne, wine and food writer extraordinaire, and Alex Prud’homme, a celebrated culinary author and the great-nephew of Julia Child. |
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