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What's New on Celebrity Reflection in 2027
Celebrity Cruises is updating Celebrity Reflection, and the new version starts sailing in March 2027. Here is what is changing, where it sails from Fo...
October 27, 2026•3 min read
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Cruising From Chattanooga: The Ports You Can Drive To, and When to Fly Instead
There is no cruise port in Tennessee, but there are five within a day's drive of Chattanooga. Here is how long each drive takes, who sails from each p...
October 20, 2026•5 min read
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Cunard in Alaska: Queen Elizabeth's Farewell Season and Planning Alaska for 2027
Queen Elizabeth's 2026 season was Cunard's farewell to Alaska, and there are no Cunard Alaska voyages on the 2027 schedule. Here is what that season l...
April 9, 2026•3 min read
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Why We Love AmaWaterways: River Cruising That Redefines Luxury and Connection
Elegant ships, meaningful experiences, and unmatched care - discover why Awaken Travels chooses AmaWaterways for our clients and how we turn every riv...
October 29, 2025•4 min read
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Star Clippers Adriatic Grand Voyage: From Athens to Dubrovnik
Journey from Athens to Dubrovnik aboard a Star Clippers tall ship. Discover Santorini, Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor, Corfu, and Croatia’s walled citi...
September 16, 2025•5 min read
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Sailing the Northern Cyclades: A Star Clippers Greek Isles Voyage
Sail through the Northern Cyclades with Star Clippers and discover sacred islands, sun-drenched villages, and ancient wonders from the deck of an auth...
September 13, 2025•5 min read
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A Tall Ship Journey Through Italy’s Amalfi Coast & Sicily
Discover Italy’s Amalfi Coast and Sicily aboard Star Clippers’ Royal Clipper - where cliffside villages, volcanic eruptions, and hidden isles come...
September 7, 2025•4 min read
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The Ultimate Guide to River Cruising: 2025 Edition for the Discerning Traveler
Discover the world of river cruising in 2025: luxury lines, destinations, pricing, and insider advice from Awaken Travels. A complete resource for dis...
September 5, 2025•9 min read
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Star Clippers Italy & Greece Cruises: Tall Ship Sailing in the Mediterranean
Step back into the golden age of sail with Star Clippers. Discover Italy and Greece aboard authentic tall ships, visiting Amalfi, Sicily, Santorini, a...
September 4, 2025•7 min read
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