Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations Traveling the world opens your mind to new cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable experiences. But let’s face it, travel can be expensive. This is where travel hacking comes in! Travel hacking involves leveraging credit card rewards programs, airline loyalty programs, and other strategies to score […]
READ MORECruisers thinking about last-minute summer sailings might have to think again. With record inventory snapped up, cruise line executives and travel advisors say space is dwindling and booking curves are stretching into 2025. Major cruise lines began the year at their highest booked positions ever, leading to less 2024 inventory, which along with strong revenue […]
READ MORERichard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations The world is brimming with incredible destinations and experiences waiting to be explored. But for some adventures, the thrill and wonder they evoke elevate them to bucket list status. These once-in-a-lifetime experiences offer the chance to create memories that will stay with you forever. This […]
READ MOREThe keys of the piano were moving, producing music as if by magic. As I watched the keys, a waitress holding a tray of sparkly drinks suggested I ask “Isabella” to play me a song. I raised an eyebrow, then asked Isabella to play “Greensleeves.” There was a brief pause, and then “she” began to […]
READ MORERichard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations The world is brimming with iconic landmarks and bustling tourist destinations. But for the truly adventurous traveler, there’s a certain allure to discovering hidden gems – those off-the-beaten-path locations that offer a unique glimpse into nature’s beauty and cultural charm. This blog post will unveil […]
READ MOREShortly after Matador Network launched its GuideGeek generative AI travel assistant early last year, an employee testing the tool queried it about her hometown of Pittsburgh. After a while, she shifted gears to ask about Crete. But instead of typing “Crete, Greece,” she accidentally wrote “Crete Freeze.” Flummoxed by the typo, GuideGeek thought the query […]
READ MORERichard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations Have you ever dreamt of a vacation where food is the star of the show? Well, look no further! This blog post will unveil 10 incredible destinations around the globe that are perfect for indulging your inner foodie. From Michelin-starred restaurants to hidden street stalls […]
READ MOREA flat tire. A medical situation. A tour that runs overtime. Any of these delays could prevent a shore excursion operator from returning guests on time to a port of call and risk the ship departing without them. That’s what happened last month when a group of eight missed the last tender to the Norwegian […]
READ MORERichard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations Everyone makes mistakes, and travel is no exception. Even the most seasoned globetrotters can fall victim to common travel faux pas. These mistakes can range from minor inconveniences to major headaches, throwing a wrench into your dream vacation. This blog will explore 10 of the […]
READ MORECarnival Corp.’s efforts to cast a “wide net” attracting vacationers who have never cruised before is paying off, said Josh Weinstein, the company’s CEO. Carnival Corp., which last month reported all-time-high booking volumes along with record first-quarter revenues, saw a surge of 30% more new-to-cruise customers compared with Q1 2023, Weinstein said. The leader of […]
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