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Crystal Cruises’ Vintage Room

Friday, August 15, 2008

Crystal Cruises Vintage Room pairs some of the worlds best wines with specially prepared dishes. With a capacity for 12, the special dinners are served in a private dining room. Patrons, who pay on average $210 per person depending on the wines they have selected, are attended to by the ships head sommelier. Want to [...]

One & Only Palmilla

Monday, May 12, 2008

Interview with Jorge Villareal, director of sales for One & Only Palmilla Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Pueblo Bonito Mazatlan

Saturday, March 29, 2008

Interview with Eugenio Picazo, director of sales Pueblo Bonito Mazatlan.

Salsa & Salsa

Saturday, March 29, 2008

Highlights from one of Mazatlan's most popular shore excursions.

The Value Of Using A Travel Agent

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Mark Conroy, president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, discusses why it's better to use a travel agent than to book directly with cruise lines like his.

Mark Conroy on Signature Travel Network

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Mark Conroy, president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, comments on Signature Travel Network.

Touring The Milestone's Apartments

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Touring The Milestone's Apartments with Deputy General Manager Frits Potgieter

The Milestone's Stables Bar & Conservatory

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Touring the Milestone's Stables Bar & Conservatory with Deputy General Manager Frits Potgieter.

Touring The Milestone's Health Club & Spa

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Touring The Milestone's Health Club & Spa with Deputy General Manager Frits Potgieter.

The Milestone's Prince Albert Suite

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

The Milestone's Prince Albert Suite. Touring with Deputy General Manager Frits Potgieter.

Touring London's Milestone Hotel and Apartments

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Touring London's Milestone Hotel and Apartments with Deputy General Manager Frits Potgieter.

Touring Hotel 41

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Touring London's Hotel 41 with Assistant Resident Manager John King.

Video Tour: The Milestone's Room 301

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Video Tour: The Milestone's Room 301

Nicolas Clerc: The Milestone's Award-Winning Sommelier

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Nicolas Clerc: The Milestone's Award-Winning Sommelier.

VIP Treatment: Extras Just For Booking With Signature Travel Network

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

An interview with Dirk Crokaert, general manager of The Montague on the Gardens, about extra services and amenities guests receive just for booking through Signature Travel Network.

Queen Victoria Naming Highlights

Friday, December 14, 2007

Highlights from the naming ceremony in Southampton of Cunard Line's newest ocean liner, Queen Victoria.

Cunard Line Launches Queen Victoria

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Cunard Line launched a new queen this week in Southampton, England. The Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, and The Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla Parker Bowles, attended a regal ceremony to launch Cunard Line's new $500 million Queen Victoria, a 90,000 ton, 2,014 passenger ocean liner. The Duchess of Cornwall performed the official naming of the ship as part of a colorful and regal ceremony. More than 2,000 VIP guests, celebrities and dignitaries observed the ceremony (including The Avid Cruiser) in a marquee auditorium shoreside at the ship's bow, while several hundred people followed the ceremony on a large screen in a nearby park.

Holland America Line’s New Eurodam

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Click To Play Holland America Line’s newest ship makes its debut next summer. The 2,104-passenger Eurodam represents a new class of ship for the Seattle-based company. Another Signature-class vessel is on order following the Eurodam. In my interview, I talk with Rick Meadows, executive vice president marketing, sales and guest programs. Meadows says that with the new [...]

Cruising With Crystal Cruises' President

Thursday, June 28, 2007

When you spend $23.5 million on something, you want to show it off. That's just human nature. And that's just what Crystal Cruises did a few weeks ago for the travel trade and press. The cruise company had doled out that princely sum to upgrade its 12-year-old Crystal Symphony, and they invited us to come take a look.

But has the upgrade improved the passenger experience? Crystal Cruises President Gregg Michel thinks so.

I sat down with him during our sailing to talk about how the investment made Crystal Symphony a better ship.

The Milestone's Star Food & Beverage Manager

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Interview with The Milestone's Star Food & Beverage Manager Stefan Otto.

Superior Staff at The Rubens

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Meet some of the superior staff at The Rubens in London.

Family Owned Hotel Group

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Interview with Terry Holmes, executive director of Red Carnation Hotel Group, on the company's family owned philosophy.

The Milestone's Great Location

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Interview with Terry Holmes, executive director of Red Carnation Hotel Group, about The Milestone's great location.

Terry The Butler

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Interview with Terry van Santen, The Milestone's butler.

Home From Home: The Chesterfield

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Touring The Chesterfield Mayfair with General Manager Oliver Raggett.

The Guv'nor's Suite

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Touring The Guv'nor's Suite at The Montague Hotel and Gardens with General Manager Dirk Crokaert.

The Rubens and The Royal Mews

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

The Rubens at the Palace, situated at 39 Buckingham Palace Road, features prime viewing for The Royal Mews, housing the Queen's horses and carriages.

Tour With Terry

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Touring the area around The Milestone with Terry Holmes, executive director of Red Carnation Hotel Group.

Terry Holmes On Awards & Accolades

Monday, March 17, 2008

Checking in at The Montague

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Checking in at The Egerton House Hotel

Thursday, March 13, 2008

General Manager Sandra Anido and her staff take us on a tour of The Egerton House Hotel and a walk outside to show us one of the nearest shopping stores, Harrods.

Mixing It Up With Mr. Martini

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Antonio Pizzuto, known as Mr. Martini, mixes up the his trademark cocktail at Red Carnation Hotel Group's Egerton House Hotel in London. "One martini a day keeps the doctor away," Antonio says.

Eze

Sunday, June 03, 2007

Click To Play During our port call on Crystal Symphony in Monte Carlo, we visited Eze, a medieval village perched on a high cliff on the Cote d’Azur. Formats available: Flash Video (.flv), Portable (iPod)

Standard Staterooms

Thursday, January 11, 2007

Measuring 188 square feet and with all new Degrees of Difference enhancements in place, Wind Surf's staterooms are lush and comfortable.

The Sails Aren't Just For Show

Tuesday, January 09, 2007

A motor sailing yacht, Wind Surf's sails aren't just for show. "There's more power in the sails than there is in the engines," says Captain Tim Roberts. Occasionally, Captain Roberts will cut the engines and proceed under sail. But there has to be a good wind. Wind Surf can make 9 knots in good wind, and in the Caribbean the Leeward islands are famous for tradewinds, so there's a good chance to go under sail power only.

Let's Go Surfing!

Tuesday, January 09, 2007

Barbados - It's Sunday, January 7, and I'm checking out of my hotel in just a few minutes to transfer to the Wind Surf. I'm on board for a seven-day cruise to check out the new refurbishments that has transformed this ship. I think we're all in for a treat, and I'll be filing live reports from the ship this week. Tune in.