(PRESS RELEASE)_​NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 29, 2023. Long since recognized as a hub for gastronomy in Europe, Croatia has many regional dishes and historic recipes that attract devout foodies from the United States and Canada. Recently, the country welcomed another restaurant under the Michelin Guide to its roster—the farm-to-table restaurant Korak located in a gorgeous and large winery in the Jastrebarsko region, leading the country to boast a total of 11 holders of this prestigious mark.

For those who journey to the country simply for the rich, unique flavors and the taste of singular ingredients, here is a list of the top dishes to enjoy across Croatia’s leading regions:

(PRESS RELEASE)_Geneva, Switzerland, June 29, 2023 - Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle brand of the MSC Group, is proud to announce its partnership with EHL Hospitality Business School, the world’s leading hospitality management school with campuses in Switzerland and Singapore. The partnership aims to provide an innovative and world-class Guest Experience Foundations training program for all Explora Journeys’ onboard employees.
 
For over 125 years, EHL has pioneered the methods of Swiss hospitality education, set the standards of excellence in this field and is the global reference in education, innovation and consulting for the hospitality and service sector.

(PRESS RELEASE)_Azamara – the upmarket cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences – is taking the loyalty programs’ Quarterly Savings perk to the next level. For a limited time, Azamara Circle members can double their savings with 20% off* on select sailings. This limited time offer can also be combined with select sailings on Azamara’s current brand offer, giving three free nights and $600 onboard credit.

(PRESS RELEASE)_In these summer months, when sea escapades and cruises of all kinds are the order of the day, ferry travel is a popular means of transport for many travelers. Far from the stress of crowded airports or train stations, ferries allow you to travel in comfort and take your time.

At Vivanoda, a web platform that enables all travelers to find ferry, bus, train and plane tickets, we wanted to launch a major study of ferry prices in Europe to better understand the variations in ferry fares according to several criteria (destination country, distance, seasonality, etc.).
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We therefore analyzed tens of thousands of ferry fares on hundreds of routes in Europe, as well as crossings to Turkey and the Maghreb countries (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia), in order to get as exhaustive a picture as possible.

Here are the key points highlighted by this study at European level:

• Ferry crossings to Tunisia, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland and Sweden have the lowest price index.
• Conversely, ferry crossings to Turkey, the UK and Morocco have the highest price indexes.
• Connections between Greece and Turkey and between Morocco and Spain are proportionally the most expensive in Europe.
• Connections between Germany and Lithuania or Latvia are the least expensive in relation to the distance covered.
• The shorter the crossing, the higher the price.
• Across Europe, prices are higher on average from July to September. They are also slightly higher at weekends.

If you'd like to find out more and access all the results and graphs of the study, please visit this page:
https://www.vivanoda.com/study-ferry/ferry-prices-europe-en-us.html

(PRESS RELEASE)_​Seattle, Wash., June 28, 2023 — Holland America Line is making it more affordable for travelers to see the world with a new “Unforgettable Journeys Event” that includes some of the best values on cruises to five continents. Running from June 28 through July 31, 2023, the offer is available on departures from October 2023 through April 2024 and adds several popular perks and amenities to the journey.
 
In addition to prepaid crew appreciation (gratuities) and 50% reduced deposits, the “Unforgettable Journeys Event” features shore excursions, beverages, specialty dining and Wi-Fi with the “Have it All” premium package. With a savings of approximately $115 per person, per day, this represents a value of $1,610 for a seven-day cruise or $3,450 for a 15-day Panama Canal transit with a double occupancy booking.

(PRESS RELEASE)_(Monaco – June 28, 2023) Silversea Cruises® recently hosted its global fleetwide premiere of McCurry: The Pursuit of Color, an intimate portrayal of the brand’s long-term collaborator, Steve McCurry—one of the world’s most celebrated photographers. The cruise line screened the film to guests sailing aboard its 11 ships throughout June, inspiring travelers to cherish the world’s authentic beauty, and safeguard the planet and its inhabitants. Steve McCurry has travelled to over 35 countries as part of his exclusive collaboration with Silversea Cruises. Many of these journeys feature in the film, including trips to India; Mongolia; Madagascar; Bhutan; the Arctic; the Virunga Mountains, Uganda; and more.
 
From challenges in childhood to the pinnacle of world photography, McCurry: The Pursuit of Color charts Steve McCurry’s rise to the top of his craft, revealing the untold stories behind his iconography and reflecting on the pivotal moments of his adventurous life. Appealing to Silversea’s curious and well-travelled guests, his body of work spans conflicts, vanishing cultures, ancient traditions, and contemporary culture alike—yet always retains the human element that made his celebrated image of the Afghan Girl so powerful. Directed by documentary filmmaker Denis Delestrac, the film explores the fascinating life of one of our generation’s greatest visual storytellers, as he travels across war-torn countries and other challenging environments, including monsoon-season India, to capture authenticity in its rawest form. Viewers see new, previously undocumented facets of Steve McCurry: his childhood, his travels, his life in New York, his family life, and more.

(PRESS RELEASE)_ATHENS, GREECE (June 27, 2023) -- Celestyal has unveiled the long-awaited details of its new ship, Celestyal Journey, following its extensive multimillion refurbishment and technical overhaul, setting sail September 2, 2023.
 
The ship’s name embodies the sense of wanderlust adventure and exploration of its customers, which the designers have mirrored throughout the onboard experience of the Celestyal Journey - with over 280 percent more balcony suites*, seven decadent dining venues, eight magnificent bars and lounges, expansive sun decks, two shimmering pools and an entire deck dedicated to wellness.