By Eric Goldring
In a way, this is an “I told you so” kind of article, but in a positive and productive way. This article has a happy ending. I swear! Because when positive changes are made, I think it is important to call them out equally to those that I
Sometimes it is hard to keep United States politics out of discussions of travel and my commentaries. This is one of those times when it is not only appropriate to discuss, but must be. Trump’s war in Iran (whether you agree with it or not) has impacts that reach far
My Bordeaux river cruise on Scenic Diamond continued with a morning sail from Fort Medoc to Pauillac, France. As it is a famous name in the Médoc region of the Left Bank, I was very optimistic that I could have a great local wine tasting. I preface what follows: If
My journey through the Bordeaux region of France on Scenic Diamond continued at its very relaxed pace with a 9:45 AM start to a tour of a chateau in Saint-Émilion. There were three tour options: A visit to a sturgeon farm, a visit to an artisan flour mill, and the
I previously experienced Scenic Eclipse in Antarctica, and it remains one of my favorite expeditions. So, when I was invited to sail on its river cruise product, specifically Scenic Diamond, in Bordeaux, the combination of Scenic experience and Bordeaux wines was extremely enticing. When it married up with my disembarking
I was invited on Explora Journeys’ new Explora III for a “preview” (shakedown) cruise and her Naming Ceremony boarding in Civitavecchia, Italy, spending a day in Portofino, a day at sea (filled with meetings and presentations, so yes, “It is my job!”), and a day in Barcelona at the new
The startup of a new ship is always exciting. The startup of a new expedition line is even more so. Being on one of the first sailings is a truly unique experience. Being able to do so at incredibly low prices is the cherry on top! January 16, 2027: Classic
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is here and in a big way. And there is no doubt that it can be extremely valuable. But it has significant limitations, especially when trying to understand and then plan an expedition, safari, or luxury travel experience. In fact, over just the past few weeks, there
In April, during the Seatrade Cruise Global Conference, I had the opportunity to sit down for a private conversation with Ken Muskat, Managing Director of Scenic Group USA, to discuss the rapid expansion of Scenic Discovery Yachts, its little sister, Emerald Yachts, and Emerald River Cruises. The concept being presented
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