Monday July 13, 2009
In 1972, UNESCO adopted an international treaty to encourage the identification, protection, and preservation of cultural and natural heritage sites around the world.
Since then, 890 sites have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including 689 cultural sites, 176 natural sites, and 25 mixed site properties in 148 countries.
Cruise travelers are lucky, because many of these locations can be easily visited on shore excursions or as part of an extended cruise tour. The About.com Guides in our travel channel have some excellent information and photos of many of the UNESCO sites. How many have you visited?
UNESCO World Heritage Sites - About.com Travel Channel Blog Carnival
Iguazu Falls (c) Linda Garrison
Sunday July 12, 2009
Royal Caribbean continues to roll out some exciting new features for the Oasis of the Seas, which will be launched in December 2009.
This time the cruise line has announced the numerous dining venues planned for this huge new ship. The Oasis of the Seas will have 24 diverse dining venues, ranging from the elegant, $35 per person, 150 Central Park (only the Oasis of the Seas is large enough to have addresses of its dining spots!) to its numerous traditional Royal Caribbean dining options such as Vintages, Chops, and the Windjammer Buffet.
The good news for those planning to sail on the Oasis of the Seas is that you can schedule your dining choices at royalcaribbean.com once you have booked your cruise.
Dining on the Oasis of the Seas - Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas
More Oasis of the Seas Preview
Oasis of the Seas Courtesy of Royal Caribbean International
Fashion and Style Experts Featured on October Crystal Cruise in Mediterranean
Saturday July 11, 2009
Those who want to spruce up their wardrobe, makeup, or personal style will enjoy the October 20 Crystal Cruises' Mediterranean cruise.
Fashion wardrobe stylists and designers will host a complimentary "Style Desk" aboard Crystal Serenity's 12-day Venice to Barcelona itinerary. Fashion experts will offer one-on-one consultations, answer fashion dilemmas, and help travelers enhance their own personal sense of style.
Read more...
Princess Announces 2010-11 Worldwide Itineraries
Friday July 10, 2009
Princess Cruises spans the globe in 2010-11 with a new season of worldwide cruising to all seven continents.
With the new program, passengers will be able to explore the South Pacific with an extended program on sailings to Tahiti and French Polynesia, or enjoy a number of new routes in Australia, China, the Indian Ocean, Middle East, and a new world cruise itinerary. In addition, world explorers can take in the spectacular scenery of South America and Antarctica, or the jungles of the Amazon River.
In total, eight ships will sail to Africa, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific, India and South America. New ports include Maputo, the capital of Mozambique; Toulon in the south of France providing access to Provence; Jeddah in Saudi Arabia; Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE); Manila, the heart of the Philippines; and Xiamen, a Chinese seaport.
Princess Announces 2010-11 Worldwide Itineraries
Maputo (c) Linda Garrison
