St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated across the world with festivities such as parades, wearing green clothing, and indulging in corned beef and cabbage and beer. But do you know the history behind this International holiday? Read more
A Food Lover’s Guide to the Caribbean
Caribbean food is a mouth-watering combination of fresh ingredients, exotic spices and historical influences. The fertile earth and the lapping turquoise waters create a sublime environment to celebrate fresh fruits, herbs, fish, and meats. National specialties vary across the board, but there are specific foods and flavors that create the unique essence of Caribbean cuisine. Here’s a few of our favorites and where to try them. Read more
First Look: Virgin Voyages’ Exciting New Take on Cruising
Looking for a new and exciting way to cruise? Well, Virgin Voyages has you covered! Take a first look at Virgin Voyages’ ships and you will discover their yacht-like, glamorous exterior was designed to break the mold. Under construction in Italy, Fincantieri will deliver the first of four ships, Scarlet Lady, to start sailing from PortMiami in early 2020. Reservations opened February 14th!
We will update this blog continuously as new information is released, so keep checking back. (Updated 2/15/19) Read more
Year 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”.
Marketing and Brand Transparency
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