New Year’s Eve is a time of celebration and reflection around the world. For many, this is a time of new beginnings, resolutions and a fresh start to the year. All over the world, different communities celebrate in their own way, from special dishes to awe inspiring firework displays and so much more. If you’re looking for a unique way to experience the holiday, consider taking a cruise to one of these destinations:
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From Humble Beginnings to an Industry Leader, OVC Celebrates 50 Years!
“Serving you since ’72” was our motto for several years, and it’s hard to believe that it is now 50 years later. Online Vacation Center began as a traditional travel agency called McMichael’s Travel in Fort Lauderdale, where clients would stop by or call for assistance with their travel needs. This was before the computer age, fax machines, and cell phones. Airline reservations were made by phone, tickets were hand-written, and itineraries were typed up on a manual typewriter. Read more
Give the Gift of Cruising
From tablets to toys and clothing to couches, we’ve seen our fair share of items in short supply recently. It can be incredibly stressful searching for that perfect gift for your friend or family member, only to find out that it’s completely unobtainable.
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During winter, cities across Europe become holiday havens full of extravagant cultural events and good cheer. If you’re sailing throughout Europe on a river cruise or oceanic adventure, you’re in for a treat!
Read moreYear of the Pig: What You Need to Know About Chinese New Year
What is Chinese New Year?
The Chinese New Year (also known as the Lunar New Year and Spring Festival) is China’s most important holiday. Because China’s lunar calendar is based on the new moon that appears between January 21–February 20, the actual date of Chinese New Year varies from year to year. Public celebrations are observed this year between February 4–10 and mark “The Year of the Pig”.