Posts Tagged ‘Europe’
What’s the difference between building Disney Cruise Line‘s Disney Fantasy and the Disney Dream? Frank de Heer, VP of New Ship Development for Disney Cruise Line and Philip Gennotte at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany share their thoughts during construction of the new ship. More
Intriguing Eiffel Tower Photo
Posted on: September 2, 2011
I came across this photo in today’s headlines….The image was reportedly captured by someone in an apartment. Read More
Viking River Cruises in Europe
Posted on: August 30, 2011
Viking River Cruises announced that it has ordered two more ships in the Viking Longships class for delivery in 2012, bringing the total of new vessels to six. This will mark an unprecedented number of ships launching in a single season, an accomplishment that eclipses Viking’s own record of four ships christened into the fleet in 2001. Read More
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With the deadline for cities to submit their official bids to host the 2020 Summer Olympics coming up on September 1, 2011, I thought I’d share some of the historical and cultural highlights of one of the official bidders, the city of Rome, Italy. Read More
In this video, Cunard Line invites guests to explore Tallinn in-depth, on an escorted walking tour.
Unlike many other European cities, we know bafflingly little of Tallinn’s early history. In 1154 what is now Tallinn was first marked on a map by an Arab cartographer, however the first reliable account of Tallinn’s history comes from The Chronicle of Latvian Henrik, wherein Henrik describes the landing of the Danish fleet, led by King Valdemar II, in June of 1219. The Danes quickly snapped up Tallinn as their own and built a large fortress on Toompea Hill. The name ‘Tallinn’ is actually derived from the Estonian words ‘taani linnus,’ meaning ‘Danish castle.’ Read More
This episode of “You’ll Love Where We Take You” showcases the views of beautiful Sorrento, Italy.
In Istanbul Ignites a Spirit of Adventure, I really like how Captain Kent of Princess Cruises‘ Star Princess relates his desire to be at sea and to travel to pop culture and his family’s history. When he describes finally having the chance to visit Istanbul, the realization of his dream is palpable. I’m happy to know that Captain Kent will have the opportunity to visit Istanbul once again when the Star Princess returns to the Mediterranean this summer!
The Famous Grand Bazaar in Istanbul
