Seabourn’s Pamela Conover Reflects as the Move to Seattle Arrives

Goldring Travel April 1, 2011

There is an interesting article in Seatrade’s Insider today that is worth a read wherein Pamela Conover reflects upon her time at Seabourn’s helm: http://www.cruisecommunity.com/News/News-Headlines/Conover-recaps-highlights-challenges-as-Seabourn-winds-down-in-Miami.html Tomorrow Seatrade will be featuring an article about Seabourn’s future as seen through the eyes of Rick Meadows, Seabourn’s President.

April 1, 2011 – The Unofficial National Day of Cruise Price Increases. Don’t Be A Fool!

Goldring Travel March 31, 2011

While I am sure your inboxes are filled with emails letting you know that prices on cruises from Regent, Silversea, Azamara Club, etc. are going to be going up as of April 1, 2011 I thought I would just confirm that is, in fact, the case. Now, what I can’t tell

Luxury Cruises: The Culture and Nationality of the Staff Does Have a Significant Effect.

Goldring Travel March 30, 2011

I am going to discuss a subject which from a scientific and sociological perspective is not controversial, but from a luxury cruise guest’s perspective just might be. I am not going to say anything that I haven’t said before…I just haven’t discussed it in a while and some recent experiences

Goldring Travel, the Seabourn Quest Inaugural…and a New Telephone Number: 888-SEABOURN

Goldring Travel March 26, 2011

Goldring Travel, one of the world’s top sellers of Seabourn cruises, both in the United States and internationally, has previously been invited to the Inauguration of the Seabourn Odyssey and the Inauguration and Maiden Voyage of the Seabourn Sojourn. I am thrilled to now have been invited to fly to

A Luxury Cruise: What is the “Industry Accepted Definition of ‘Luxury'”? Does One Exist?

Goldring Travel March 25, 2011

iWith Seabourn Cruises having a major back-office shakeup, Crystal Cruises joining the “inclusive” cruise lines and Regent Seven Seas seemingly joining the premium/mass market lines with its segregation of luxury suites into Concierge (Regent’s term) and Second Class (my term)…and my having commented rather directly on each’s big move…someone fairly

The Oceania-fication of Regent Seven Seas Cruises: Regent Seven Seas Is Now A Premium, Not Luxury, Cruise Line…I Told You So!

Goldring Travel March 23, 2011

I have been steadfast in my assertions over the past two years that (a) Regent Seven Seas Cruises is a premium, not luxury, cruise line; and, (b) Oceania is essentially taking over Regent Seven Seas and it will not exist as a distinct product. Along those lines, Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Crystal Cruises – Going “All Inclusive”

Goldring Travel March 22, 2011

Crystal Cruises has been hinting, whispering, suggesting…and now it is doing it. With all of the luxury lines offering their versions of “all inclusive” Crystal Cruises is aligning itself with the rest of the luxury market. Crystal Cruises announced, in part: Crystal Cruises is enhancing its already expansive host of

Goldring Travel’s 2012 Food & Wine Cruise on the Seabourn Pride – September 22, 2012

Goldring Travel March 19, 2011

I am very excited to announce that I had a bit of a jump on the 2012 European itineraries and have designated Goldring Travel’s 2012 Food & Wine Cruise to be the Seabourn Pride’s September 22, 2012 sailing. It is an incredible itinerary with overnights in Le Havre (for Paris) and

Silversea Cruises – Refurbishment of the Silver Shadow: A Photographic Update

Goldring Travel March 18, 2011

Earlier I posted some of the planned refurbishments for Silversea’s Silver Shadow in my article: Silversea Cruises – Refurbishment of the Silver Shadow: A Move Toward Consistency. I just received some additional photos showing some “after” shots. Grand Suite Main Bar La Terrazza Reception Reception If you are interested

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