Goldring Travel’s Antarctica Expedition on the Scenic Eclipse (February 2022) – Part IV (The Expedition Experience = Epic!)

AI - A Tool, but Also a BIG Problem When Planning an Expedition, a Safari, or a Luxury Travel Experience

AI (Artificial Intelligence) is here and in a big way. And there is no doubt that it can be extremely valuable. But it has significant limitations, especially when trying to understand and then plan an expedition, safari, or luxury travel experience. In fact, over just the past few weeks, there have been some great examples...

Exploring Scenic & Emerald Ocean, Expedition, and River Cruises - All Seasons & All-Inclusive + Goldring Travel Sails Scenic in Bourdeaux

In April, during the Seatrade Cruise Global Conference, I had the opportunity to sit down for a private conversation with Ken Muskat, Managing Director of Scenic Group USA, to discuss the rapid expansion of Scenic Discovery Yachts, its little sister, Emerald Yachts, and Emerald River Cruises. The concept being presented was that Scenic is “All...

Goldring Travel Experiences Via Natura’s Galapagos Ultra-Luxury Mega Catamaran: Hermes – Part III: A Luxury Yacht? A Small Cruise Ship? An Expedition Ship? Maybe All Three!: More Details. Let's Review!

Want to listen to this article? Head over to MakingWavesArticles.com, click on the article, and the “Play”.  Having settled in the Via Natura’s motoryacht MY Hermes expedition yacht, it is easy to say that a “five-day”, but really three substantive day experience, on this ship and the Galapagos just isn’t enough! I have skipped a...

Goldring Travel Experiences Via Natura’s Galapagos Ultra-Luxury Mega Catamaran: Hermes - Part II: A Luxury Yacht? A Small Cruise Ship? An Expedition Ship? Maybe All Three!

My first impressions of Via Natura’s MY Hermes are conflicted, but in a good way. Is it a superyacht? Is it a small cruise ship? Is it an expedition ship? Well, my first impression is that it is a bit of all three! MY Hermes is drop-dead gorgeous, but she does have her quirks. She...

What is Happening at NCLH and How Will it Affect Oceania Cruises?

In no uncertain terms, Norwegian Cruise Lines Holdings (NCLH), the owner of Norwegian Cruise Lines, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, has been experiencing significant turmoil stemming from what clearly appears to be the very mismanagement and problematic treatment of its guests that I have been complaining about for years. However, what I see...