By Eric Goldring
It has been a very hectic time for me of late. I spent most of last week at the Global Superyacht Forum in Amsterdam, am in the middle of a trial on one of the weirdest and most troubling admiralty cases I have ever been involved in, am doing my
Today the Seabourn Odyssey arrived in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. It is great to finally see this new ship arrive in the United States. And, for some contrast, here is a recent photo of her sister, the Seabourn Sojourn. OK, she needs some work, but see above to see how great
You have read my articles complaining about cruise lines sucking up to the press with free cruises and another benefits so that unrealistically glowing reviews and awards are pushed upon the public as if they were both accurate and news. I have recently been very harsh as to Silversea’s use
Seabourn’s Bon Voyage Event, which repackages its discounted cruise fares with airfare, starts on Monday. The details as to the cruises (on the Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Legend and Seabourn Spirit) and starting fares is set forth below: Call or email Goldring Travel with any questions, to compare offers or, of
Well folks, blame your travel agent! The infamous not really free “free air” has hit a limited number (20 sailings in the Med to be specific) 7 day sailings on Seabourn for Spring 2010. The booking window is November 2 -30, so if it is attractive to you (and I
For years I have noted, complained and even ranted that the Conde Naste awards were worthless “awards” which were nothing more than the result of the explicit stuffing of the ballot boxes with the knowing consent of Conde Nast Traveler Magazine. This year it makes the elections in Iran and
When Regent Seven Seas Cruises posted a poll on Cruise Critic seeking out preferences as to dress code I smirked. I “knew” the decision has already been made to go casual. That poll was, to be sure, more like a lawyer looking for support for a position than a scientist
Unfortunately, Seabourn has cancelled the Seabourn Legend’s late 2010 and 2011 cruises in the Indian Ocean due to continued concerns over piracy. While the ports are safe, it is the travel from port to port that is the issue. Seabourn has restated its commitment to providing luxury cruising opportunities in
The Goldring Travel 2009 Food & Wine Cruise had a number of moments that made this cruise something truly special, even as compared to the normal, excellent experience, one has on Seabourn. Each suite was provided with a host of no-cost extras: 1. A travel book on the cruise area;
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