By Eric Goldring
As a respected travel agent/advisor/counselor/professional (Just call me a travel agent. Geez!) I receive many offers to participate in FAM (or Familiarization) trips offered at a deep discount. I never…that is never…take up any of those offers; mostly because I don’t feel these trips give me an opportunity to really
It is exciting times at Windstar Cruises as the Star Breeze (formerly Seabourn Spirit) has just been cut in half and a new 50 suite/added public space section is being inserted as part of her four-month stem to stern renovation and revitalization. It has been almost a year since this
I knew, since this particular cruise was decided upon to be the Goldring Travel 2019 Culinary & Cultural Cruise, that we would be visiting a whisky distillery; the only question being which one. Well, since my “go to” whisky is Glenfiddich that answer came quickly to me! Our day started
Edinburgh, Scotland (overnight) was the next port of call for the Goldring Travel 2019 Culinary & Cultural Cruise on the Seabourn Ovation. We were greeted with fine Scottish summer weather: Pouring rain that the wind blew sideways! In fact, the weather was so bad upon our arrival that we had
As the Goldring Travel 2019 Culinary & Cultural Cruise on the Seabourn Ovation continues sailing southward toward England, we were able to enjoy a delightful sea day…and another Goldring Travel special event: A Norwegian Cocktail Party in a Penthouse Spa Suite; which has become an annual event…OK, maybe not the
Goldring Travel’s 2019 Culinary & Cultural Cruise sailed into Oslo, Norway for our first private event: A Culinary & Historical Walking Tour. At the outset, I have to make clear that Norway is not exactly the hotbed of culinary expression nor is it a culture of great enthusiasm, and strong
Having survived my air travel and luggage issues, the Goldring Travel 2019 Culinary & Cultural Cruise is, after much planning, underway. Sunset sailing off the coast of Gothenburg, Sweden The Seabourn Ovation team was, as always, ready and waiting for me so I got right on to organizing some of
The thirteenth annual Goldring Travel Culinary & Cultural Cruise is about to commence on the Seabourn Ovation’s August 3, 2019 sailing visiting Demark, Sweden, Norway, England, Scotland, Shetland Islands and Germany. Lots of culinary and lots of culture…and lots to do! Tivoli Gardens Entrance Copenhagen, Denmark In addition to the
There are 2020 and 2021, and in some cases even 2022, World Cruises currently offered by Seabourn, Silversea, Regent Seven Seas, Crystal and Oceania as well as more contemporary lines such as Holland America. While there is still some availability on 2020 World Cruise, most of those who are going
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