Europe gets the castles, but Asia’s fortresses, palaces, madrasas, and merchant mansions also offer beds for the night. We found ten options across nine countries, and the range of experiences tells the story. The list contrasts regional architectures while inviting readers to imagine a stay. The reason to let us book these rather than an online engine is this. The headline … [Read more...]
Sea Cloud Cruises Opens 5 Dates in 2026 to Interline Rates
Sea Cloud Cruises now offers interline rates on 5 sailings in 2026. Depart from Las Palmas for 16 Nights sailing to St. Maarten or 7 to 14 Nights from St. Maarten. Rates from $2,275pp. So what is a Sea Cloud cruise? A Sea Cloud cruise trades the floating-resort experience for something far rarer: a voyage on a true square-rigged sailing ship. The fleet is just three vessels. … [Read more...]
Viking Cruises 2026 October Cruise Sale!
We have an exclusive offer on Viking Ocean, Viking Expedition and Viking River Cruises!! Departure dates run from Oct. 2026 into 2029. All have just a $25pp deposit to hold your cabin and lock in the price!! Some dates include free international airfare from selelct cities in the USA. All offer reduced positive space airfare. Call for details. Below is a list of almost 3.600 … [Read more...]
AMA Waterways Opens Interline Rates on Christmas Market Cruises & 2027 Dates!
AMA Waterways has opened up interline rates on over 160 sailing dates from now to the end March 2027. This includes fall sailings, some Christmas Market cruises and Tulip sailings in 2027. The 2026 sailing dates also come with a $150 onboard credit. The 2027 prices include port taxes and gratuities. The list also includes cruises in Colombia and SE Asia. You will also find … [Read more...]
You Can Sleep in a Japanese Castle. There Are Exactly Two, and One Takes 30 Bookings a Year.
Japan has more than a hundred castles. It lets you walk through most of them between nine and five, but only two hand you a key overnight. At Ozu on Shikoku, you arrive at 5 pm after the public leaves. You are announced as lord of the domain in a reenactment of the 1617 procession with conch-shell horn and squad. You sleep on the ground floor of a four-storey keep rebuilt from … [Read more...]