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Oceania Cruises has unveiled its 2014 curriculum for the Bon Appétit Culinary Centers onboard the Marina and Riviera. A variety of classes will be offered, with wide-ranging subjects such as regional cuisines and secrets of homemade pasta and secrets to... Read More →

Our Key Traveler clients just returned from a Barge Cruise in France, traveling along the Canal de Bourgogne in the Southern Burgundy region. For those of you that have never experienced a barge cruise, it ranks right at the top... Read More →

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has introduced its 2014-2015 Winter Collection, spotlighting voyages to Asia, Africa, South America, South Pacific, Caribbean, Europe and Alaska. The line’s award-winning all-suite vessels will set sail for 48 itineraries and 19 Extended Voyages, visiting more... Read More →

In this world of Internet bargains and direct mailers, it is not always easy to determine what makes a particular tour company or river boat company a good deal. Brochures and websites don’t always tell the whole story. How does... Read More →

Cruise ship new-builds are on the move again as Regent Seven Seas, Royal Caribbean, Viking River Cruises, and now, Viking Ocean Cruises, Silversea and Celebrity Cruises are taking orders for ships about to hit the water. Regent Seven Seas has... Read More →

One of the most frequent questions Key Traveler guests ask is “When is the best time to book my cruise or land vacation?” The question could pertain to the destination or the deal. 1. Booking far in advance This is... Read More →

If you haven’t already been aware, Viking River Cruises has expanded their fleet over the last two years at the fastest rate of any river cruise company in the world. Or, for that matter, any cruise company, river or ocean.... Read More →

Cruise lines generally ask customers if they want travel insurance or, another phrase, travel protection, when they book direct. Is cruise line insurance a good deal? Read through the whole article. That depends on the terms and conditions of the... Read More →

We took a sampling of three cruises in the Mediterranean for 2013 — Regent Seven Seas, Holland America and Princess. Since Regent is all suites, we leveled the playing field by comparing staterooms as close to each other in accommodations... Read More →