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Celebrate Music and Modern Architecture in Hamburg
The landmark, modernist Elbphilharmonie, designed by 'starchitects' Herzog & deMeuron, has opened its doors January 11, 2017. The complex adds three world-class concert halls, a hotel, and a public area with a panoramic view to the city famously associated with the music of Mahler, Brahms and the Beatles. Hamburg is Europe's second largest port. It handles large, ocean-going...
Read More »How to Eat Like the Irish on St.Patrick's Day
A foodie exploration of Ireland is an island-wide adventure involving the favorite Irish pastimes of eating, drinking and socializing – from cafés and pubs, to stylish Michelin-starred restaurants. In the 'Emerald Isle', food is intimately connected to the rich green landscape, regional farming and cooking traditions, the freshest seasonal ingredients and supremely talented food-meisters who magically inject...
Read More »The Lawn Club by Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises' lawn club is one of a kind. We're the first and only cruise line to offer a lawn of real grass on the top deck of our Solstice Class ships, designed exclusively with your relaxation and enjoyment in mind. On a sunny day, it's perfect for taking a picnic and wiling away the afternoon...
Read More »Save Time and Money with Pleasant Holidays!
Pleasant Holidays, a leader in the leisure travel industry since 1959, specializes in package vacations that can save travelers hundreds of dollars. The company works with major airline, hotel, cruise and car rental suppliers, bundling up a bevy of exclusive offers that cannot be booked anywhere else into vacation packages that can be customized to suit...
Read More »Montreal Celebrates 375th Anniversary with a Year of Music
5 Can't Miss Music Events in Montreal in 2017 from Leonard Cohen to Pink Floyd Opera to an Electronic Music Parade. On May 17, 1642, a small colony called Ville-Marie was founded by a small group of 50 explorers from France. The little colony would soon be known as Montreal and 375 years later, a city of...
Read More »May the Luck o’ the Irish Be Always With You
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Worldwide St. Patrick. Everyone knows him as the patron saint of Ireland—one with a personal history as interesting as the craic you’d find in any fine Irish pub. His story begins with a kidnapping. He was taken by pirates from his native Great Britain as a child, and after several years of slavery, managed...
Read More »Now Boarding! Family Fun
A hot new batch of cruise ships are proving to be destinations in their own right Just like your family, cruising is always changing and evolving, introducing new out-of-this world ships, along with new innovative amenities catering to families of all sizes and ages. If you’re planning a family cruise for the very first time, or if...
Read More »The Ultimate Antarctic Experience
THE ULTIMATE ANTARCTIC EXPERIENCE: ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGES TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH Awaken your soul to the wonder of Antarctica with one of Silversea's Antarctic cruises. Revel in the beauty and overwhelming power of nature. Admire the staggering abundance of wildlife. Meet the personal challenge of reaching the earth’s last great wilderness frontier. You’ll cruise across seas of...
Read More »Trade Skyscrapers for Sandcastles
FEEL FREE TO TRADE SKYSCRAPERS FOR SANDCASTLES Onboard two ships sailing year-round from New York When you cruise with Norwegian, you’re free. Free to hail a cab to your ship in New York City and sail away to amazing destinations. No matter which ship you choose, you’ll discover delicious culinary experiences with the freedom to dine when and...
Read More »Write the Next Great Chapter in Your Life Story
Write the Next Great Chapter in Your Life Story Days and nights with Holland America Line are among the most memorable of a lifetime. Sail in classic style on beautifully appointed mid-sized ships where gracious service anticipates every desire. Lean back and enjoy the journey. Relax in a chaise lounge, melt into a massage table, or learn to arrange...
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