Virgin Voyages launches month-long trip

Virgin Voyages is targeting a new type of traveler: remote workers. In March, the Miami-based cruise line owned by Sir Richard Branson introduced a month-long cruise called the “Scarlet Summer Season Pass.” It’s essentially four week-long cruises packaged together to appeal to remote workers who want to spend a month at sea in southern Europe. … Read more

US couple stranded in Istanbul after selling everything to join three-year cruise that never happened

An American couple has been stranded in Turkey and could soon be “homeless” if they do not receive an $80,000 refund for the three-year cruise they booked that has since fallen through. “They kept leading us on, making us hold out hope until the very last minute, just days before we were supposed to depart,” … Read more

A new holiday cruise brings you to 20 Christmas markets in one trip

Rows of twinkling lights and the sweet aroma of mulled wine — ’tis the season that Christmas markets come alive. But if visiting one Christmas market isn’t enough, a new cruise explores 20 markets in a single trip. Luxury river cruising company European Waterways‘ new “Christmas Markets Cruise” departs from Strasbourg, France and sails through … Read more