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FATHOM BECOMES FIRST CRUISE LINE TO SAIL FROM THE U.S. TO CUBA
In March of this year, Cuba officially signed an authorization agreement with Carnival Corporation allowing the first cruise ship to enter the island nation from the United States in more than half a century.
Carnival Corporation’s new Fathom brand is now accepting reservations for the 704-passenger luxury cruise ship Adonia, sailing to Cuba every other week on seven-night itineraries that include port calls in Havana, Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba.
The itinerary is authorized under current people- to-people travel guidelines as set forth by the U.S. government. As a Fathom traveler, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with the artists, musicians, business owners and families who make up the fabric of Cuban society.
LUXURIOUS NEW SEVEN SEAS EXPLORER® SETTING SAIL IN JULY
Luxury, all-inclusive cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises® introduces its newest ship in the fleet this summer. Beginning July 20, Seven Seas Explorer will sail along the azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Ship guests will have the opportunity to visit several UNESCO World Heritage sites in exotic destinations as part of the included amenity of FREE Unlimited Shore Excursions in every port of call.
Hailed as the most luxurious ship ever built, the Explorer boasts the largest suite balconies at sea and one of the highest space ratios in the cruise industry. A recently announced collection of Gourmet Explorer Tours will enhance and expand upon the curriculum offered at the Culinary Arts Kitchen aboard the ship by providing adventures that allow
guests to explore the destination and local culture through its epicurean offerings.
On November 16, 2016 the Explorer will traverse course and begin making Caribbean sailings from Miami.
ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTRODUCES THE NEW OVATION OF THE SEAS®
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line officially took delivery of its 24th cruise ship in April. This June begins the official homeport sailing season for the 4,180-passenger Ovation of the Seas®, with itineraries that sail through China and depart from Tianjin.
Ovation and its three sister ships in Royal Caribbean’s Quantum class feature first-at-sea amenities including the North Star, an observation capsule that gently rises more than 300 feet in the air to treat guests to breathtaking panoramic views; thrilling skydiving and surfing experiences; Two70, a daily social space which transforms into a multifunctional entertainment place in the evening; and SeaPlex, the largest indoor activity space at sea, which includes basketball, roller-skating, bumper cars, and more.
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EPCOT® AND DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM® FEATURE NEW EXPERIENCES THIS SUMMER
visitors to Epcot® at Walt Disney World® resort can now enjoy a new attraction at the Norway Pavilion – the Frozen Forever After boat ride. Guests on the ride visit Elsa’s ice palace and hear songs from the movie, including new lyrics by the Oscar-winning “Let It Go” songwriters. Guests visiting Epcot® will also be able to experience Soarin’ Around the World.
at Disney’s Animal Kingdom®, Sunset Kilimanjaro Safaris is expanding to include a nighttime schedule that leads visitors through Africa’s savanna, while introducing African wild dogs and hyenas to the park. Also new is “Rivers of Light,” an innovative entertainment experience set along Discovery River.
SWITZERLAND OPENS LONGEST TRAIN TUNNEL IN THE WORLD
Swiss construction company AlpTransit Gotthard
Ltd. has just completed construction of the world’s longest and deepest train tunnel – Gotthard Base Tunnel
– traveling 57 kilometers to a depth of up to 2,300 meters below the Gotthard Massif mountain range.
The tunnel, which took 17 years to build, allows for efficient and sustainable transportation, and permits high-speed travel through the Alps. With speeds reaching up to 250 kilometers per hour, the travel time from one end of the tunnel to the other takes just 20 minutes. This brings Switzerland’s neighboring countries closer together and makes travel within
the Alps more convenient – reducing travel times between cities by up to one hour.
BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG TURNS UP THE HEAT ON SUMMER FUN
Summer is the season for thrills and chills at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA. Dare to take on Tempesto, Busch Gardens’ newest roller coaster, or experience a new evening show, “All For One,” in the park’s outdoor Royal Palace Theatre. The show is a contemporary spin on the classic French tale of the Three Musketeers, as audiences join the trio on a quest to save king and country. This live performance embraces new technology and takes advantage of the night sky to bring guests into the story.
The park has also opened a new international market-style restaurant for a relaxing dining experience. The theme of the eatery is based on the travels of Marco Polo and features classic Italian, Mediterranean and Asian entrees, salad and dessert stations. Beer aficionados will delight in a new craft beer room inside Das Festhaus, serving 30 local and regional craft beers.
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