Noting passenger interest in the region, Crystal Cruises has added tours of the Black Sea to its luxury voyage lineup.
The 12-day voyages on the Crystal Serenity will begin in Venice and include stops in Sevastopol, Ukraine -- a first for the cruise line -- Greece, Italy, Bulgaria and Turkey. Two Black Sea voyages are scheduled for this summer, with sailing dates of July 19 and August 24.
“These destinations have a mysterious charm and tremendous historic value that places them high on travelers’ lists of must-see places,” says Bill Smith, senior vice president, sales and marketing for the cruise line.
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The 2010 Winter Olympic Games are showing the world exactly what Vancouver has to offer. In the spirit of the games the Luxe List has returned to tell you exaclty where to stay as you plan your next trip to Canada's new favorite city.
Hotels:
Who: The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
What: This chateau inspired hotel is unmistakable on the city skyline. Our pick: the Charming Courtyard Suites which are richly decorated with classic details and feature french doors separating the sitting room from the bedroom. Parched from your travels? Head downstairs for the Fairmont Vancouver's famous afternoon tea.
Where: A city...
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There's a new toy in town on Necker Island.
The latest edition to join Virgin Limited Edition's fleet, the Necker Nymph is a three-person aero submarine crafted by DeepFlight, a division of Hawkes Ocean Technologies.
The model is the first of its kind to hit the market and it fell straight into the hands of Sir Richard Branson, who will use the underwater plane both at his private Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands, and also as an adjunct attraction to his luxury catamaran, the Necker Belle.
The three-person Nymph boasts open cockpits that afford pilots 360 degree underwater views, while being kept comfortable by...
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Two cruise ships belonging to the Los Angeles-based Crystal Cruises fleet have been named the best cruise ships in the world by Conde Nast Traveler readers.
The Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony were voted number 1 and number 2 with overall scores of 93.0 and 92.4.
Crystal Cruises came in first in the industry for service, food, activities and design. The luxury cruise line also came in second for rooms.
Earlier this year the line was also honored by Conde Nast Traveler as "Best Large-Ship Cruise Line," and by Travel + Leisure as "World's Best...
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Ready your sea legs and pack your bags.
Voted the "World's Best" by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises has christened the newest ship in its fleet, the Silver Spirit.
Now the line's largest ship, the Silver Sea weighs 36,000 tons and accommodates an intimate 540 guests among its 6 restaurants, 6 lounges and bars, casino, spa, fitness center, 3 boutiques, outdoor swimming pool and four whirlpools.
The Silver Spirit, like all of the line's ships, is all-suite with amenities including butler service, convertible twin-to-queen beds, walk-in wardrobes, sitting areas and Italian marble bathrooms...
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Armani has announced its first hotel which will open its doors on March 18th in Dubai.
The Armani Hotel Dubai will be located in the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, and feature the designer's trademark classic style and design.
Per an Armani press release, the Armani Hotel Dubai is the first in a series of hotels, resorts and residences designed by Giorgio Armani, which will later include the Armani Hotel Milano, the first Armani Resort in Marrakech, and the first Armani Residences villas in Marassi Egypt. Armani Hotels & Resorts has...
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Imagine waking up every day with a different view of the waterfront, or being effortlessly whisked to events like the Cannes Film Festival or the Olympic Games.
That's the concept behind The Utopia, a $1.1-billion cruise ship created by Utopia Residences of Beverly Hills and being built by Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries. The 971-foot long passenger ship will be one of the largest in the world, and feature as many as 200 residences, from around $3.9 milion for a 1,400 square foot residence to $25 million for a 6,600 square feet.
"Utopia residents can enjoy the adventure and variety as if they had multiple waterfront homes around the...
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