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Sep 29, 2026

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Rediscovering Oceania Riviera

Rediscovering Oceania RivieraOne of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Travel Advisor with North South Travel is the opportunity to participate in regular ship inspections. These visits allow...

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Exploring the Seas with Explora Journeys

I had the privilege of sailing on the relatively new (launched 2021) Explora Journey I from the International Cruise port in San Pedro in April 2024. Our 6 night sailing...

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The Benefits of Solo Cruising

One of the greatest benefits of solo cruising is the opportunity for unique experiences tailored entirely to your preferences. Whether it’s indulging in a cooking class in Italy or soaking...

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What is Wave Season?

Wave Season is a term that every avid traveler and cruising enthusiast should know. It is the term used to describe the peak booking period for cruising, occurring primarily in...

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Small Ship Cruising

Choosing between small ship sailing and larger vessels is difficult, but the advantages of small ships are hard to ignore. Small ships offer an intimate and personalized experience that larger...

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Ocean Cruising vs. River Cruising

When it comes to planning your next cruise holiday, the choice between river and ocean cruising can significantly impact your experience. Understanding the key differences between these two options is...

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Why Cruising?

Choosing a cruise holiday offers an unparalleled experience that simply cannot be matched by traditional land-based vacations. When you think about the convenience of unpacking just once while visiting multiple...

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North South Travel Cruise Groups

No matter which direction your post pandemic travels take you, we've got you covered with our hosted cruise departures, exclusive to North South Travel. Five cruises visiting five very different...

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6 Cruise Companies For Solo Travellers

Dreaming of traveling the world in your own private sanctuary? Ever thought when life gets beyond busy that you need some downtime to yourself? Pick up those books collecting dust...

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Portugal's Stunning Porto & Douro River Valley with AmaWaterways

​Porto & Beyond

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Star Clippers

One of our preferred cruise line partners is Star Clippers, known for its stunning tall ships, and informal elegance. As Star Clippers is one of the preferred suppliers of Virtuoso,...

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Dana's Experience on Uniworld's S/S Catherine to Burgundy and Provence

After sailing on countless ocean cruises and working at sea myself, I was excited to finally experience my first river cruise! I knew I would be setting my bar high...

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Regent Seven Seas Explorer- 2 Night Teaser Experience!

I couldn’t believe my eyes when I received an invitation to go on the new Regent Seven Seas Explorer for a special 2 night travel trade sailing roundtrip from LA!...

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Top Reasons Multigenerational Families Should Book a Cruise

Planning a trip for you and your extended family? If you’re fortunate enough to have 2, 3, or more generations that all want to vacation together, cruising needs to be...

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Top 6 Alaska Cruise Questions

1) Where will I go? Alaska cruise itineraries typically sail through the Inside Passage – one of the most beautiful parts of its landscape that reaches along the southeast coast....

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Regent Seven Seas Explorer - Pre-Inaugural Cruise

I won the lotto – well kind of – I opened my email on the morning of February 26th and found an invitation from Regent Seven Seas cruises – to...

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The Best Family Friendly Cruises

Family vacations can be hectic, as finding a destination that is both child friendly and accommodating to your family’s unique needs is sometimes challenging. Continuously flying to visit new locations...

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Are You New to Cruising? See 10 Reasons Why Cruise Vacations are Fantastic!

The travel options are truly endless... there has never been a better time to try a cruise vacation! We often speak to clients who don't think a cruise is for...

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Tips on cruising the Yangtze River

  Yangtze River is considered to be the greatest river in China, and it is regarded as the fifth biggest river by water volume in the entire world.   Read on to learn...

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