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Looking For a Great Vacation This Year? Then Sail Away Aboard the New Carnival Horizon!
No one doubts that going on a cruise is always a great idea. But the excitement of stepping on board and checking out the ship’s comfy staterooms and amenities hits epic proportions when that ship is brand new! So, if you’re already planning your next vacation, it’s time to check out Carnival’s newest ship, Carnival Horizon,...
Read More »Introducing ms Nieuw Statendam
Launching in December 2018, ms Nieuw Statendam carries forward the nautical heritage, signature service and classic style for which Holland America Line is known—while raising the bar for 21st-century elegance. Sister ship to ms Koningsdam, she’s the second of our Pinnacle-class ships. Guests onboard ms Nieuw Statendam will love her interiors, created by brilliant hospitality designer...
Read More »Journey to the Land of Fire and Ice
A hidden treasure since the days of its discovery by Norwegian explorers, Iceland is a hotbed of surprises—even beyond volcano Eyjafjallajokull and the famous steaming Blue Lagoon. According to legend, the misnomer for this green land was intentional, a deterrent to settlers who might want to intrude on the Vikings’ newfound haven. Since 2010, travel to...
Read More »Explore the World Without Leaving Your Table
Our newest ship, Celebrity EdgeSM, is truly designed to change the way you experience the world. With its visionary use of 3D to fine tune all the details before she was built, Celebrity Edge will raise the bar on cruise vacations to even greater heights. One of the biggest influences on the design of Celebrity Edge...
Read More »Video: Meet the Cobbler Hand-Crafting Italian Sandals on the Silver Muse
There's a tinkling, tap-tap-tap coming from the pool deck of the Silver Muse. It's being made by a hammer against a tiny shoe nail in the hands of an Italian cobbler. Before your eyes, he custom-makes Italian leather sandals for another fortunate guest.One of the hallmarks of a Silversea cruise is the exceptional level of service....
Read More »Video: The Best of Buenos Aires: A Monograms Tour with a Local Host
Buenos Aires ranks high on travel bucket lists: an exciting, European-influenced city in a remote country, renowned for a passionate history and punching above its weight in contributions to global culture. Argentina has given the world the breathtaking music and dance of tango, the legendary Eva Peron (immortalized in the timeless musical Evita!), some of the...
Read More »Tips for Biking Bermuda's Railway Trail National Park
t may be one of the best ways to see the beauty of Bermuda. The train system in Bermuda was short-lived, but its legacy is a National Park trail that is a gift to islanders – and visitors to the island – for generations. In the '30's and '40's, the train, fondly known as 'Old Rattle and Shake',...
Read More »Video: Get a Bird's-Eye View of One of the Natural Wonders of the World
Something amazing happens when the highest tides in the world arrive in Saint John, New Brunswick. Twice a day, tides in Canada's Bay of Fundy rise as high as 56 feet in places – the height of a 5-storey building! In Saint John, New Brunswick, the St. John River drains into the Bay of Fundy. When the Bay...
Read More »Now You Can Take the Chunnel Train to a New Destination in Europe
London to Paris for a romantic weekend? Belgium to London for tea? Travelers have gotten used to having the option of a high-speed train connecting city centre London to mainland Europe via the tunnel under the Channel. Brexit politics aren't slowing down travel between the British Isles and Europe, either. So now the Eurostar is revolutionizing...
Read More »10 Tips When You Travel To Amsterdam From A Monograms Local Host
There's nothing better when you travel than having a friend in town to give you the insider tips only a local would know. Most of us don't have friends everywhere on our travel bucket lists. But we do have Monograms.Monograms tours take the best elements of traveling on your own – and the best parts of...
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