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Before your trip - 1 min read

Thinking Destination Wedding?

Thinking of saying " I do " in a paradise-like setting far away from home?Well before you start packing your wedding gown and tuxedo to travel, ask yourself these five...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 2 min read

Who takes care of what bills for a Destination Wedding?

Make no mistake. Destination weddings can be pricey, but not if you know how to make them work. Besides, the fact that you will host your wedding at your dream...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 3 min read

How On Trend are your Travel Plans?

The results of a recent study have revealed the luxury fantasy destinations and travel bucket list experiences of 2016. Are your travel dreams on the list?If you're hoping or planning...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 3 min read

A New Year of Travel Trends

Happy New Year! 2017 is ramping up to be an exciting year of travel. So we thought we'd share stories about the hottest travel trends that are going to impact...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 1 min read

Welcome Winter!

  The Winter Solstice this year takes place on Wednesday, December 21st.  The first official day of the winter season, it marks the shortest period of daylight – and longest period...

River or Ocean Cruises - 4 min read

New Cruise Ships Arriving this Fall in the Caribbean

If you like 'new ship smell', you won't want to miss the opportunity to experience some of your favorite Caribbean ports of call this winter – in a shiny new...

Before your trip - 4 min read

Announcing New Early Booking Savings

LIMITED-TIME SAVINGS WHEN BOOKED BY MARCH 31, 2017.BOOK EARLY AND SAVE UP TO $2000 Per Suite* ON ALL 2018 CRYSTAL YACHT EXPEDITION VOYAGES AND CRYSTAL RIVER VOYAGES ANNOUNCING NEW EARLY BOOKING SAVINGS For...

Before your trip - 9 min read

POLAR BEARS, GLACIERS & AN ASTRONAUT ARCTIC EXPEDITION

As seen in Drift Travel Magazine Words and photography: Laura FriisMy polar obsession began in 2005, with my first trip to Antarctica. Perhaps because of my biologist background, my travels...

Outdoor Activities - 2 min read

The Great Blue Hole of Belize

Belize has the world's second longest coral reef - with an extraordinary natural feature. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth and sometimes is referred to as...

River or Ocean Cruises - 2 min read

Top New Cruise Ships of 2016

New ships boast the latest innovations at sea in accommodations, restaurants, entertainment, design, facilities, services, and technology. You won't want to miss these newest ships!     A trailblazer in river cruising, Viking...

Before your trip - 1 min read

Thinking Destination Wedding?

Make no mistake. Destination weddings can be pricey, but not if you know how to make them work. Besides, the fact that you will host your wedding at your dream...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 2 min read

Who takes care of what bills for a Destination Wedding?

Make no mistake. Destination weddings can be pricey, but not if you know how to make them work. Besides, the fact that you will host your wedding at your dream...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 3 min read

How On Trend are your Travel Plans?

Make no mistake. Destination weddings can be pricey, but not if you know how to make them work. Besides, the fact that you will host your wedding at your dream...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 3 min read

A New Year of Travel Trends

Make no mistake. Destination weddings can be pricey, but not if you know how to make them work. Besides, the fact that you will host your wedding at your dream...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 1 min read

Welcome Winter!

Make no mistake. Destination weddings can be pricey, but not if you know how to make them work. Besides, the fact that you will host your wedding at your dream...

River or Ocean Cruises - 4 min read

New Cruise Ships Arriving this Fall in the Caribbean

Make no mistake. Destination weddings can be pricey, but not if you know how to make them work. Besides, the fact that you will host your wedding at your dream...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 4 min read

Announcing New Early Booking Savings

Make no mistake. Destination weddings can be pricey, but not if you know how to make them work. Besides, the fact that you will host your wedding at your dream...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 9 min read

POLAR BEARS, GLACIERS & AN ASTRONAUT ARCTIC EXPEDITION

Make no mistake. Destination weddings can be pricey, but not if you know how to make them work. Besides, the fact that you will host your wedding at your dream...

Outdoor Activities - 2 min read

The Great Blue Hole of Belize

Belize has the world's second longest coral reef - with an extraordinary natural feature. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth and sometimes is referred to as...

River or Ocean Cruises - 2 min read

Top New Cruise Ships of 2016

Make no mistake. Destination weddings can be pricey, but not if you know how to make them work. Besides, the fact that you will host your wedding at your dream...

Before your trip - 1 min read

Thinking Destination Wedding?

Thinking of saying " I do " in a paradise-like setting far away from home?Well before you start packing your wedding gown and tuxedo to travel, ask yourself these five...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 2 min read

Who takes care of what bills for a Destination Wedding?

Make no mistake. Destination weddings can be pricey, but not if you know how to make them work. Besides, the fact that you will host your wedding at your dream...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 3 min read

How On Trend are your Travel Plans?

The results of a recent study have revealed the luxury fantasy destinations and travel bucket list experiences of 2016. Are your travel dreams on the list?If you're hoping or planning...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 3 min read

A New Year of Travel Trends

Happy New Year! 2017 is ramping up to be an exciting year of travel. So we thought we'd share stories about the hottest travel trends that are going to impact...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 1 min read

Welcome Winter!

  The Winter Solstice this year takes place on Wednesday, December 21st.  The first official day of the winter season, it marks the shortest period of daylight – and longest period...

River or Ocean Cruises - 4 min read

New Cruise Ships Arriving this Fall in the Caribbean

If you like 'new ship smell', you won't want to miss the opportunity to experience some of your favorite Caribbean ports of call this winter – in a shiny new...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 4 min read

Announcing New Early Booking Savings

LIMITED-TIME SAVINGS WHEN BOOKED BY MARCH 31, 2017.BOOK EARLY AND SAVE UP TO $2000 Per Suite* ON ALL 2018 CRYSTAL YACHT EXPEDITION VOYAGES AND CRYSTAL RIVER VOYAGES ANNOUNCING NEW EARLY BOOKING SAVINGS For...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 9 min read

POLAR BEARS, GLACIERS & AN ASTRONAUT ARCTIC EXPEDITION

As seen in Drift Travel Magazine Words and photography: Laura FriisMy polar obsession began in 2005, with my first trip to Antarctica. Perhaps because of my biologist background, my travels...

Outdoor Activities - 2 min read

The Great Blue Hole of Belize

Belize has the world's second longest coral reef - with an extraordinary natural feature. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth and sometimes is referred to as...

River or Ocean Cruises - 2 min read

Top New Cruise Ships of 2016

New ships boast the latest innovations at sea in accommodations, restaurants, entertainment, design, facilities, services, and technology. You won't want to miss these newest ships!     A trailblazer in river cruising, Viking...

Before your trip - 1 min read

Thinking Destination Wedding?

Thinking of saying " I do " in a paradise-like setting far away from home?Well before you start packing your wedding gown and tuxedo to travel, ask yourself these five...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 2 min read

Who takes care of what bills for a Destination Wedding?

Make no mistake. Destination weddings can be pricey, but not if you know how to make them work. Besides, the fact that you will host your wedding at your dream...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 3 min read

How On Trend are your Travel Plans?

The results of a recent study have revealed the luxury fantasy destinations and travel bucket list experiences of 2016. Are your travel dreams on the list?If you're hoping or planning...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 3 min read

A New Year of Travel Trends

Happy New Year! 2017 is ramping up to be an exciting year of travel. So we thought we'd share stories about the hottest travel trends that are going to impact...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 1 min read

Welcome Winter!

  The Winter Solstice this year takes place on Wednesday, December 21st.  The first official day of the winter season, it marks the shortest period of daylight – and longest period...

River or Ocean Cruises - 4 min read

New Cruise Ships Arriving this Fall in the Caribbean

If you like 'new ship smell', you won't want to miss the opportunity to experience some of your favorite Caribbean ports of call this winter – in a shiny new...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 4 min read

Announcing New Early Booking Savings

LIMITED-TIME SAVINGS WHEN BOOKED BY MARCH 31, 2017.BOOK EARLY AND SAVE UP TO $2000 Per Suite* ON ALL 2018 CRYSTAL YACHT EXPEDITION VOYAGES AND CRYSTAL RIVER VOYAGES ANNOUNCING NEW EARLY BOOKING SAVINGS For...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 9 min read

POLAR BEARS, GLACIERS & AN ASTRONAUT ARCTIC EXPEDITION

As seen in Drift Travel Magazine Words and photography: Laura FriisMy polar obsession began in 2005, with my first trip to Antarctica. Perhaps because of my biologist background, my travels...

Outdoor Activities - 2 min read

The Great Blue Hole of Belize

Belize has the world's second longest coral reef - with an extraordinary natural feature. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth and sometimes is referred to as...

River or Ocean Cruises - 2 min read

Top New Cruise Ships of 2016

New ships boast the latest innovations at sea in accommodations, restaurants, entertainment, design, facilities, services, and technology. You won't want to miss these newest ships!     A trailblazer in river cruising, Viking...

Before your trip - 1 min read

Thinking Destination Wedding?

Thinking of saying " I do " in a paradise-like setting far away from home?Well before you start packing your wedding gown and tuxedo to travel, ask yourself these five...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 2 min read

Who takes care of what bills for a Destination Wedding?

Make no mistake. Destination weddings can be pricey, but not if you know how to make them work. Besides, the fact that you will host your wedding at your dream...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 3 min read

How On Trend are your Travel Plans?

The results of a recent study have revealed the luxury fantasy destinations and travel bucket list experiences of 2016. Are your travel dreams on the list?If you're hoping or planning...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 3 min read

A New Year of Travel Trends

Happy New Year! 2017 is ramping up to be an exciting year of travel. So we thought we'd share stories about the hottest travel trends that are going to impact...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 1 min read

Welcome Winter!

  The Winter Solstice this year takes place on Wednesday, December 21st.  The first official day of the winter season, it marks the shortest period of daylight – and longest period...

River or Ocean Cruises - 4 min read

New Cruise Ships Arriving this Fall in the Caribbean

If you like 'new ship smell', you won't want to miss the opportunity to experience some of your favorite Caribbean ports of call this winter – in a shiny new...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 4 min read

Announcing New Early Booking Savings

LIMITED-TIME SAVINGS WHEN BOOKED BY MARCH 31, 2017.BOOK EARLY AND SAVE UP TO $2000 Per Suite* ON ALL 2018 CRYSTAL YACHT EXPEDITION VOYAGES AND CRYSTAL RIVER VOYAGES ANNOUNCING NEW EARLY BOOKING SAVINGS For...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 9 min read

POLAR BEARS, GLACIERS & AN ASTRONAUT ARCTIC EXPEDITION

As seen in Drift Travel Magazine Words and photography: Laura FriisMy polar obsession began in 2005, with my first trip to Antarctica. Perhaps because of my biologist background, my travels...

Outdoor Activities - 2 min read

The Great Blue Hole of Belize

Belize has the world's second longest coral reef - with an extraordinary natural feature. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth and sometimes is referred to as...

River or Ocean Cruises - 2 min read

Top New Cruise Ships of 2016

New ships boast the latest innovations at sea in accommodations, restaurants, entertainment, design, facilities, services, and technology. You won't want to miss these newest ships!     A trailblazer in river cruising, Viking...

Before your trip - 1 min read

Thinking Destination Wedding?

Thinking of saying " I do " in a paradise-like setting far away from home?Well before you start packing your wedding gown and tuxedo to travel, ask yourself these five...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 2 min read

Who takes care of what bills for a Destination Wedding?

Make no mistake. Destination weddings can be pricey, but not if you know how to make them work. Besides, the fact that you will host your wedding at your dream...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 3 min read

How On Trend are your Travel Plans?

The results of a recent study have revealed the luxury fantasy destinations and travel bucket list experiences of 2016. Are your travel dreams on the list?If you're hoping or planning...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 3 min read

A New Year of Travel Trends

Happy New Year! 2017 is ramping up to be an exciting year of travel. So we thought we'd share stories about the hottest travel trends that are going to impact...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 1 min read

Welcome Winter!

  The Winter Solstice this year takes place on Wednesday, December 21st.  The first official day of the winter season, it marks the shortest period of daylight – and longest period...

River or Ocean Cruises - 4 min read

New Cruise Ships Arriving this Fall in the Caribbean

If you like 'new ship smell', you won't want to miss the opportunity to experience some of your favorite Caribbean ports of call this winter – in a shiny new...

River or Ocean Cruises - 4 min read

Announcing New Early Booking Savings

LIMITED-TIME SAVINGS WHEN BOOKED BY MARCH 31, 2017.BOOK EARLY AND SAVE UP TO $2000 Per Suite* ON ALL 2018 CRYSTAL YACHT EXPEDITION VOYAGES AND CRYSTAL RIVER VOYAGES ANNOUNCING NEW EARLY BOOKING SAVINGS For...

River or Ocean Cruises - 9 min read

POLAR BEARS, GLACIERS & AN ASTRONAUT ARCTIC EXPEDITION

As seen in Drift Travel Magazine Words and photography: Laura FriisMy polar obsession began in 2005, with my first trip to Antarctica. Perhaps because of my biologist background, my travels...

Outdoor Activities - 2 min read

The Great Blue Hole of Belize

Belize has the world's second longest coral reef - with an extraordinary natural feature. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth and sometimes is referred to as...

River or Ocean Cruises - 2 min read

Top New Cruise Ships of 2016

New ships boast the latest innovations at sea in accommodations, restaurants, entertainment, design, facilities, services, and technology. You won't want to miss these newest ships!     A trailblazer in river cruising, Viking...

Before your trip - 1 min read

Thinking Destination Wedding?

Thinking of saying " I do " in a paradise-like setting far away from home?Well before you start packing your wedding gown and tuxedo to travel, ask yourself these five...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 2 min read

Who takes care of what bills for a Destination Wedding?

Make no mistake. Destination weddings can be pricey, but not if you know how to make them work. Besides, the fact that you will host your wedding at your dream...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 3 min read

How On Trend are your Travel Plans?

The results of a recent study have revealed the luxury fantasy destinations and travel bucket list experiences of 2016. Are your travel dreams on the list?If you're hoping or planning...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 3 min read

A New Year of Travel Trends

Happy New Year! 2017 is ramping up to be an exciting year of travel. So we thought we'd share stories about the hottest travel trends that are going to impact...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 1 min read

Welcome Winter!

  The Winter Solstice this year takes place on Wednesday, December 21st.  The first official day of the winter season, it marks the shortest period of daylight – and longest period...

River or Ocean Cruises - 4 min read

New Cruise Ships Arriving this Fall in the Caribbean

If you like 'new ship smell', you won't want to miss the opportunity to experience some of your favorite Caribbean ports of call this winter – in a shiny new...

- 4 min read

Announcing New Early Booking Savings

LIMITED-TIME SAVINGS WHEN BOOKED BY MARCH 31, 2017.BOOK EARLY AND SAVE UP TO $2000 Per Suite* ON ALL 2018 CRYSTAL YACHT EXPEDITION VOYAGES AND CRYSTAL RIVER VOYAGES ANNOUNCING NEW EARLY BOOKING SAVINGS For...

- 9 min read

POLAR BEARS, GLACIERS & AN ASTRONAUT ARCTIC EXPEDITION

As seen in Drift Travel Magazine Words and photography: Laura FriisMy polar obsession began in 2005, with my first trip to Antarctica. Perhaps because of my biologist background, my travels...

Outdoor Activities - 2 min read

The Great Blue Hole of Belize

Belize has the world's second longest coral reef - with an extraordinary natural feature. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth and sometimes is referred to as...

River or Ocean Cruises - 2 min read

Top New Cruise Ships of 2016

New ships boast the latest innovations at sea in accommodations, restaurants, entertainment, design, facilities, services, and technology. You won't want to miss these newest ships!     A trailblazer in river cruising, Viking...

Before your trip - 1 min read

Thinking Destination Wedding?

Thinking of saying " I do " in a paradise-like setting far away from home?Well before you start packing your wedding gown and tuxedo to travel, ask yourself these five...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 2 min read

Who takes care of what bills for a Destination Wedding?

Make no mistake. Destination weddings can be pricey, but not if you know how to make them work. Besides, the fact that you will host your wedding at your dream...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 3 min read

How On Trend are your Travel Plans?

The results of a recent study have revealed the luxury fantasy destinations and travel bucket list experiences of 2016. Are your travel dreams on the list?If you're hoping or planning...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 3 min read

A New Year of Travel Trends

Happy New Year! 2017 is ramping up to be an exciting year of travel. So we thought we'd share stories about the hottest travel trends that are going to impact...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 1 min read

Welcome Winter!

  The Winter Solstice this year takes place on Wednesday, December 21st.  The first official day of the winter season, it marks the shortest period of daylight – and longest period...

River or Ocean Cruises - 4 min read

New Cruise Ships Arriving this Fall in the Caribbean

If you like 'new ship smell', you won't want to miss the opportunity to experience some of your favorite Caribbean ports of call this winter – in a shiny new...

- 4 min read

Announcing New Early Booking Savings

LIMITED-TIME SAVINGS WHEN BOOKED BY MARCH 31, 2017.BOOK EARLY AND SAVE UP TO $2000 Per Suite* ON ALL 2018 CRYSTAL YACHT EXPEDITION VOYAGES AND CRYSTAL RIVER VOYAGES ANNOUNCING NEW EARLY BOOKING SAVINGS For...

- 9 min read

POLAR BEARS, GLACIERS & AN ASTRONAUT ARCTIC EXPEDITION

As seen in Drift Travel Magazine Words and photography: Laura FriisMy polar obsession began in 2005, with my first trip to Antarctica. Perhaps because of my biologist background, my travels...

Outdoor Activities - 2 min read

The Great Blue Hole of Belize

Belize has the world's second longest coral reef - with an extraordinary natural feature. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth and sometimes is referred to as...

River or Ocean Cruises - 2 min read

Top New Cruise Ships of 2016

New ships boast the latest innovations at sea in accommodations, restaurants, entertainment, design, facilities, services, and technology. You won't want to miss these newest ships!     A trailblazer in river cruising, Viking...

Before your trip - 1 min read

Thinking Destination Wedding?

Belize has the world's second longest coral reef - with an extraordinary natural feature. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth and sometimes is referred to as...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 2 min read

Who takes care of what bills for a Destination Wedding?

Make no mistake. Destination weddings can be pricey, but not if you know how to make them work. Besides, the fact that you will host your wedding at your dream...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 3 min read

How On Trend are your Travel Plans?

Belize has the world's second longest coral reef - with an extraordinary natural feature. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth and sometimes is referred to as...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 3 min read

A New Year of Travel Trends

Belize has the world's second longest coral reef - with an extraordinary natural feature. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth and sometimes is referred to as...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 1 min read

Welcome Winter!

Belize has the world's second longest coral reef - with an extraordinary natural feature. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth and sometimes is referred to as...

River or Ocean Cruises - 4 min read

New Cruise Ships Arriving this Fall in the Caribbean

Belize has the world's second longest coral reef - with an extraordinary natural feature. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth and sometimes is referred to as...

Outdoor Activities - 4 min read

Announcing New Early Booking Savings

Belize has the world's second longest coral reef - with an extraordinary natural feature. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth and sometimes is referred to as...

Outdoor Activities - 9 min read

POLAR BEARS, GLACIERS & AN ASTRONAUT ARCTIC EXPEDITION

Belize has the world's second longest coral reef - with an extraordinary natural feature. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth and sometimes is referred to as...

Outdoor Activities - 2 min read

The Great Blue Hole of Belize

Belize has the world's second longest coral reef - with an extraordinary natural feature. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth and sometimes is referred to as...

River or Ocean Cruises - 2 min read

Top New Cruise Ships of 2016

Belize has the world's second longest coral reef - with an extraordinary natural feature. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth and sometimes is referred to as...

Before your trip - 1 min read

Thinking Destination Wedding?

Thinking of saying " I do " in a paradise-like setting far away from home?Well before you start packing your wedding gown and tuxedo to travel, ask yourself these five...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 2 min read

Who takes care of what bills for a Destination Wedding?

Make no mistake. Destination weddings can be pricey, but not if you know how to make them work. Besides, the fact that you will host your wedding at your dream...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 3 min read

How On Trend are your Travel Plans?

The results of a recent study have revealed the luxury fantasy destinations and travel bucket list experiences of 2016. Are your travel dreams on the list?If you're hoping or planning...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 3 min read

A New Year of Travel Trends

Happy New Year! 2017 is ramping up to be an exciting year of travel. So we thought we'd share stories about the hottest travel trends that are going to impact...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 1 min read

Welcome Winter!

  The Winter Solstice this year takes place on Wednesday, December 21st.  The first official day of the winter season, it marks the shortest period of daylight – and longest period...

River or Ocean Cruises - 4 min read

New Cruise Ships Arriving this Fall in the Caribbean

If you like 'new ship smell', you won't want to miss the opportunity to experience some of your favorite Caribbean ports of call this winter – in a shiny new...

River or Ocean Cruises - 4 min read

Announcing New Early Booking Savings

LIMITED-TIME SAVINGS WHEN BOOKED BY MARCH 31, 2017.BOOK EARLY AND SAVE UP TO $2000 Per Suite* ON ALL 2018 CRYSTAL YACHT EXPEDITION VOYAGES AND CRYSTAL RIVER VOYAGES ANNOUNCING NEW EARLY BOOKING SAVINGS For...

River or Ocean Cruises - 9 min read

POLAR BEARS, GLACIERS & AN ASTRONAUT ARCTIC EXPEDITION

As seen in Drift Travel Magazine Words and photography: Laura FriisMy polar obsession began in 2005, with my first trip to Antarctica. Perhaps because of my biologist background, my travels...

Outdoor Activities - 2 min read

The Great Blue Hole of Belize

Belize has the world's second longest coral reef - with an extraordinary natural feature. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth and sometimes is referred to as...

River or Ocean Cruises - 2 min read

Top New Cruise Ships of 2016

New ships boast the latest innovations at sea in accommodations, restaurants, entertainment, design, facilities, services, and technology. You won't want to miss these newest ships!     A trailblazer in river cruising, Viking...

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