WD World Travel Demo 3 Blogs

Viking's Newest Ocean Ship Named by NASA Astronaut and Aquanaut Godmother

Posted on 01/12/2023 in Los Angeles
Viking Neptune, the river and ocean cruise line’s newest ocean ship, has been ceremonially named by her godmother, retired NASA astronaut, aquanaut and artist, Nicole Stott. The ship’s naming ceremony was a highlight for its World Cruise guests.
 
Viking Neptune arrived in Los Angeles on the morning of January 8 and departed for Honolulu following its naming ceremony, continuing its...

This New Cruise Ship will House its Own Exclusively-Designed Fabergé Egg

Posted on 11/10/2022 in
When Regent Seven Seas Grandeur embarks on her inaugural voyage in late 2023, its breathtaking, multi-million dollar art collection will be anchored by a bespoke, sea-inspired Fabergé egg designed just for the ship.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises and the legendary house of Fabergé are collaborating on the hand-crafted, precious art object, which will be the first Fabergé Egg to reside...

3 Unique Ways to Get Active Outdoors in French St. Martin

Posted on 11/10/2022 in St Martin
The twin-nation island of St. Martin is one of the Caribbean's most popular destinations. It's the smallest place in the world divided between two countries: the south end is Dutch and the north end is French. Famous for its beaches, shopping and gastronomy, there's much more to St. Martin.

Whether you're in St. Martin on a cruise ship port of...


Cruise Travelers to the Great Lakes Could Soon have a New U.S. National Marine Sanctuary to Visit

Posted on 10/27/2022 in
Cruises in the Great Lakes are spiking in popularity, and a proposed new National Marine Sanctuary adds to the many attractions of a Great Lakes cruise.

The Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary isn’t a done deal just yet.

In April of 2019, following a New York state community nomination, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) subsequently announced its intention...

Trick or... Travel: Top Hallowe'en-Inspired Trips

Posted on 10/27/2022 in
Supernatural and macabre films, TV series, and novels feed our gathered-round-the-fire love of a scary story. But there’s nothing like the real-life thrill of visiting in person places around the world whose histories of hauntings, bone-chilling tales and ghostly sightings get our primal senses tingling while we’re standing right there!

We’ve rounded up some of our favorite spook-tacular trips:

London, England


London’s long...

Another River Cruise Line to Begin Sailing on the Douro in Portugal

Posted on 09/22/2022 in Portugal
 
 
Beginning in 2024, Avalon Waterways will be the latest river cruise line to embark on this increasingly popular route, joining Uniworld, Tauck, AmaWaterways, Scenic, Emerald Cruises and others on this western-most European river cruise route.
 
Calling its new itinerary “a new view on the Old World,” Avalon Waterways says the new route will provide guests with “the...

The Safest Countries for Solo Women Travelers - Plus Other Top Tips

Posted on 09/22/2022 in
Never before have more women been traveling solo! Singletons of all ages and stages in life: never-been-married, divorced, widowed… all kinds of women are deciding not to wait to be paired up or until a friend can be a travel companion to embark on dream journeys.

They’re making plans to travel now. Does that sound like you? If so, you’re part...


What Size Cruise Ship is Right for You?

Posted on 09/22/2022 in
If you're ‘sizing up’ your next cruise trip - whether you’ve never cruised before or you’re curious about what life’s like on different sized ships – this is essential travel information for you.

It’s all about match-making, and one type of ship is going to be “just right” for your cruise travel lifestyle and preferences. An expert travel advisor can help...