United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Luxury touches at sea include white-gloved butlers
Some of the “poshest digs at sea” including marble tubs with solid gold faucets and the services of white-gloved butlers were unveiled by the Chicago Tribune. They included:
v 1,300-square-foot suites at Crystal that include a personal treadmill and private workout area. Cost: up to $49,320, depending on itinerary and length.
v 5,750-square-foot suites aboard Norwegian Cruise Line that offer private sun beds and steam rooms, as well as butler and concierge service. Starting price: $26,000 for up to six people.
v 9,000-square-foot suites on the Cunard Line’s Queen Mary 2 have a guest bathroom with a shower. Prices start at $23,000.
v 1,264-square-foot suites on Silversea Cruises include two walk-in closets, two marble baths with separate showers, a powder room and a full-size Jacuzzi.
Report by David Wilkening
David
Kittipong Prapattong’s Plan for Thailand’s Tourism Growth: Taxes, Visas, and Campaigns
James Jin: Didatravel’s Journey from China to Global Reach and the Impact of AI on Travel
Darien Schaefer on Pensacola’s Evolution: From Small Town to Global Destination
Florida Tourism’s Next Frontier: Dana Young on Expanding Beyond the Classics
Patrick Harrison on Tampa Bay Tourism’s Resilience and Marketing Strategy
Bubba O’Keefe on Clarksdale’s Vibrant Music Scene
Commemorating Elvis and Embracing Tupelo’s Culture with Jennie Bradford Curlee
Craig Ray and the Expansion of the Blues Trail
Presenting Mississippi’s Cultural Trails with Katie Coats
Robert Terrell: A Journey Through BB King’s Influence
Rochelle Hicks: Celebrating Mississippi’s Musical Legacy
Exploring Jacksonville with Katie Mitura: The Flip Side of Florida
Dozens fall ill in P&O Cruises ship outbreak
Turkish Airlines flight in emergency landing after pilot dies
Boy falls to death on cruise ship
Unexpected wave rocks cruise ship
Storm Lilian travel chaos as bank holiday flights cancelled