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In Conversation with John Waggoner

In Conversation with John Waggoner

Liz Fleming asked John Waggoner, Founder and CEO of Victory Cruise Lines about their intimate two-ship fleet sailing on the Great Lakes and why this kind of cruise is so appealing to many guests for close-to-home cruising.Victory Cruise Lines returned...

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Staying Places: The Langham Melbourne

Staying Places: The Langham Melbourne

Indulge in the epitome of luxurySince opening its doors in 1865 in London, The Langham Hotels have been crafting sophisticated yet unpretentious stays around the world, and The Langham Melbourne is the jewel in Australia’s Victoria State capital. The grand...

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Wild at Heart

Wild at Heart

With windswept shorelines, ancient geology and rare creatures, life on Kangaroo Island unfolds on nature’s terms.I am completely OK with being upstaged by the kangaroos.” Tamsin Wendt follows my gaze out toward the grass and surrounding Oceanview Eco Villas on...

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Barossa Wine Wander

Barossa Wine Wander

Reading between the rows of South Australia’s iconic vineyards reveals community vitality, pride of passion and intuitive hospitality.RELUCTANTLY, I’m pushing back from the most exquisite fruit tart I’ve ever had and savouring every last molecule of my glass of rosé....

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G'Day Australia

G'Day Australia

From the wonders of the vast red desert and Uluru (formerly known as Ayers Rock) to lush rainforests and golden coastlines, Australia is a land of dazzling contrasts and untamed beauty. Its diverse wildlife – kangaroos, koalas, wombats and the...

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Sailing the Fabled Nile

Sailing the Fabled Nile

Egypt’s remarkable treasures and the allure of the Nile await you onboard AMALilia.AS WE EMERGED from the Tomb of Ramses III into the bright sunlight on a very hot, 30-degree day in Luxor, I paused to consider what our group...

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Great Cruise, Great Ship, Great Lakes

Great Cruise, Great Ship, Great Lakes

We’ve cruised the Mediterranean, the Arctic, the Caribbean, the Sea of Cortez, the Galápagos Islands and more, but it wasn’t until last summer that we discovered the fun of cruising our own Great Lakes.When we looked closely at the hull...

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Classic Tall Ship Romance At Sea

Classic Tall Ship Romance At Sea

Romance and adventure aboard the intimate Royal Clipper“Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour....

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Ovolo Sydney Woolloomooloo

Ovolo Sydney Woolloomooloo

A historic wharf hotel with designer roomsWith a name that is a mouthful but fun to say, Woolloomooloo is a Sydney suburb home to the historic Finger Wharf. Built in the early 1900s to handle passengers, cargo, and wool (although...

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Setting Sail: Oceania Allura

Setting Sail: Oceania Allura

Celebrating rich culture and exceptional cuisine Last November, I enjoyed my first-ever voyage with Oceania Cruises aboard the dazzling new Oceania Allura as she sailed on her North American inaugural journey from Miami. Stepping onto the ship felt like entering a...

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Newsworthy

Newsworthy

An ocean of new itinerariesExplora Journeys has unveiled a trifecta of exciting firsts for its 2027 summer season, which includes visits to charismatic maiden ports in the Mediterranean, the launch of a new LNG-powered ship, EXPLORA IV, and the long-awaited...

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Mighty Malta

Mighty Malta

A SPECK OF AN ISLAND – actually a group of five – located in the Mediterranean Sea, 80 kilometres south of Sicily, Malta appears to be in the middle of nowhere but is easily accessible by a multitude of flights...

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