Concerns: Apollo Management and Prestige Cruise Holding (NCL, Regent Seven Seas and Oceania)

Goldring Travel October 15, 2008

I have hesitated to write about the effects of this poor economy on the cruise lines themselves because, in large part, we really don’t know what the long term effects will be. While the issues of last minute discounts and more close-in bookings (ala post 9/11) on less than full ships are not beyond possibilities,

2008 Global Superyacht Forum (Amsterdam)

Goldring Travel October 14, 2008

Every year there is the preeminent gathering of the superyacht industry in Amsterdam: The Global Superyacht Forum. (http://www.superyachtevents.com/gsf )This event, with over 650 of the top members of the industry, is held in conjunction with METS, the world’s largest exhibition of equipment, materials and systems for the international marine leisure industry. (http://www.metstrade.com/home.asp). I have the honor

Report: Regent Seven Seas to Cease Operating Paul Gauguin in 2009 – UPDATED- Renovations Announced

Goldring Travel October 13, 2008

A reliable travel industry source is reporting this morning that Regent Seven Seas will be announcing that it is ceasing operating the Paul Gauguin at the end of 2009. While I have heard this sort of news previously – believing it to be more of a negotiating tactic than anything else – the fact is

2009 Goldring Travel Food & Wine Cruise on the Seabourn Spirit

Goldring Travel October 10, 2008

I am pleased to announce that the 2009 Goldring Travel Food & Wine Cruise will be on September 26, 2009 aboard the Seabourn Spirit. This is a really spectacular seven day cruise (roundtrip Venice) visiting Italy, Croatia, Montenegro and Slovenia. Embarking and disembarking in romantic Venice,Italy affords many options, both pre- and post- cruise; whether it be

Carnival Brands Drop Fuel Surcharge For New 2010 Bookings- UPDATED

Goldring Travel October 10, 2008

In a move that I felt was long in coming…as I felt was the drop in oil prices…Carnival Corp. has announced today that effective October 31, 2008 it will eliminate the fuel supplement charge on all new 2010 bookings on any of its lines (Seabourn, Cunard, Holland America, Princess, Carnival and Costa) and will, instead, institute a

Goldring Travel’s 2007 Seabourn Food & Wine Cruise – Some Observations

Goldring Travel October 10, 2008

Having provided some detailed information on the 2008 Food & Wine Cruise I thought I would go back in time and provide my observations, previously posted on Cruise Critic (and therefore in shorter form) regarding last year’s Food & Wine Cruise. It was fun looking pack and comparing the two. I thought I would give a

A Rose By Any Other Name: Cheerleading (Yuk!) – Calling It Like It Is Would Be Nice! UPDATED

Goldring Travel October 9, 2008

On the last night of my Seabourn Spirit cruise, after enjoying much interplay with the waitstaff, it was time for dessert. The menus were passed out, the orders taken and then it was my turn. I asked for strawberry shortcake. The waiter was stunned as there was none on the menu. He offered this, he

Goldring Travel – 2008 Food & Wine Cruise on the Seabourn Spirit Photos

Goldring Travel October 8, 2008

Here are a few photos from the 2008 Goldring Travel Food & Wine Cruise on the Seabourn Spirit. If you have kept up with the blog they will not need any explanation! I hope you enjoy them. Also, the Seabourn Spirit’s very own Captain Geir-Arne – my good friend – has his own website where

Goldring Travel’s 2008 Food & Wine Cruise on the Seabourn Spirit: Travelogue Part IV

Goldring Travel October 8, 2008

Up early we disembarked the Seabourn Spirit for a few days in Istanbul. We stayed at the Ceylon Intercontinental rather than our normal hotel, The Ciragan Palace. With the relative strength of the new Turkish Lira to the falling Pound and Euro, coupled with extraordinary hotel demand in Istanbul, The Ciragan Palace became just too expensive.

Goldring Travel’s 2008 Food & Wine Cruise on the Seabourn Spirit: Travelogue Part III (The Food & Wine Tasting!)

Goldring Travel October 5, 2008

Oh, the last day. How I hate…and love…the last day. After a bit of a sleep-in it was up to the Veranda for a quick breakfast, a stop by the Purser’s Desk to make sure things were organized for the Food & Wine Tasting and then off to the lounge to watch Jochem make his

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Concerns: Apollo Management and Prestige Cruise Holding (NCL, Regent Seven Seas and Oceania)

2008 Global Superyacht Forum (Amsterdam)

Report: Regent Seven Seas to Cease Operating Paul Gauguin in 2009 – UPDATED- Renovations Announced

2009 Goldring Travel Food & Wine Cruise on the Seabourn Spirit

Carnival Brands Drop Fuel Surcharge For New 2010 Bookings- UPDATED

Goldring Travel’s 2007 Seabourn Food & Wine Cruise – Some Observations

A Rose By Any Other Name: Cheerleading (Yuk!) – Calling It Like It Is Would Be Nice! UPDATED

Goldring Travel – 2008 Food & Wine Cruise on the Seabourn Spirit Photos

Goldring Travel’s 2008 Food & Wine Cruise on the Seabourn Spirit: Travelogue Part IV

Goldring Travel’s 2008 Food & Wine Cruise on the Seabourn Spirit: Travelogue Part III (The Food & Wine Tasting!)

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