Ask almost anyone what’s on their travel bucket list and you’re likely to get the same answer: an African safari. This exotic land has captivated explorers for ages, yet today’s travelers can traverse the sweeping terrain while suffused in modern luxury.

On an African Safari, stealthy hunters with cameras can bag an elephant or a lion from the safety and comfort of an up-to-date vehicle. Or they can view The Great Migration in all its untamed glory -- thousands of gazelles, zebras and wildebeests dust up the savanna as they move in search of lush grazing lands. But for discerning guests of escorted tour companies such as Tauck and African Travel, Inc., this is just the tip of the iceberg. From the desert to the shore, from grasslands to mountains, from stark wildlife to sophisticated metropolises, these African Safari luxury tour companies can bring to their guests everything that Africa has to offer. Read more »

March 27, 2012 -- Oceania Cruises’ eagerly anticipated new ship, Riviera, successfully completed sea trials on March 26. The twin sister of Oceania Marina endured three days of functional evaluation on the Mediterranean Sea under countless variations of ocean conditions and internal technical settings. She passed the test with flying colors.

Riviera’s Captain, Luca Manzi, was thrilled with the ship’s performance. The ship “handled perfectly,” he said.

Technicians and engineers from the Fincantieri Sestre shipyard, near Genoa, Italy, along with Oceania Cruises’ technical teams, put the 66,084 ton ship through grueling tests of speed, maneuverability, equipment function – including hydrodynamics and propulsion systems - and safety features. It was the final assessment to deem Riviera seaworthy. Now she gets outfitted with finishing touches and decorative details. Read more »