Julie L. Kessler
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Coasting Along California's Central Coast

Jun. 13, 2023

If you love dogs, good food and great wines, read this story on California's Central Coast in yesterday's edition of Money Inc.

https://moneyinc.com/coasting-along-californias-central-coast/
tagged: Vespera, DAOU

An Extraordinary Eating Extravaganza

Jun. 5, 2023

Delectable food and wines are often part of any upper premium or luxury cruise.  Atlas Ocean Voyages has taken this idea and gone one step further. You can read the story in Avid Cruiser. 

https://www.avidcruiser.com/2023/06/an-extraordinary-eating-extravaganza-aboard-atlas-ocean-voyages/
tagged: Atlas Ocean Voyages

Epicurean Expeditions in the Mediterranean

Jun. 1, 2023

My story on Atlas Ocean Adventures new Epicurean Expedition in the Mediterranean appeared in today's edition of Money Inc. 

https://moneyinc.com/cruising-with-atlas-ocean-voyages-on-an-epicurean-expedition/
tagged: Atlas Ocean Adventures

Oceania Cruises New Vista Makes a Shining Debut

May 27, 2023

My Oceania Cruises Vista feature story was an Editor's Pick and appeared in Luxe Beat Magazine. Vista is an elegant new ship, Oceania's first new build in a decade and well worth the wait.  

https://luxebeatmag.com/oceania-cruises-newest-ship-the-allura-class-vista-makes-a-shining-debut/
tagged: Oceania Cruises, Vista,

Oceania Unveils its Newest Ship, the Allure Class Vista

May 13, 2023

I spent a week aboard Oceania Cruises new Vista on its inaugural voyage. You can read my story in Money Inc  in the attached link. 

https://moneyinc.com/oceania-cruises-unveils-its-newest-ship-the-allura-class-vista/
tagged: Oceania Cruises, Vista,

Discover Vista, Oceania Cruises' First Ship in a Decade

May 11, 2023

This article written for the trade in Insider Travel Report is on Oceania Cruises lovely new Vista. 

https://www.insidertravelreport.com/?s=insider-cruise-review-discover-vistathe-first-new-oceania-ship-in-a-decade
tagged: Oceania Cruises, Vista

Cool and Classy Casa Velas

Apr. 13, 2023

Looking for an adults-only boutique all inclusive fronting van 18-hole golf course? Read on. 

https://moneyinc.com/cool-and-classy-casa-velas-boutique-hotel-in-puerto-vallarta/
tagged: Casa Velas

Giddy Up Cowboy

Apr. 3, 2023

Channel your inner cowboy at Rancho de los Los Caballeros in Wickenburg, AZ. You can read the story in today's edition of  Money Inc. 

https://moneyinc.com/channeling-your-inner-cowboy-at-rancho-de-los-caballeros/

Wine much?

Mar. 24, 2023

If great wines, inspired food, and delightful accomodations float your boat, head to Willamette Valley, Oregon. You'll be glad you did. But fair warning: once will not be enough. Cheers.

https://moneyinc.com/oregons-willamette-valley-where-award-winning-wines-food-and-wonderful-accommodations-wed/
tagged: Atticus Hotel, Resonance Wines

Eight Reasons to go to the Marquesas Islands

Mar. 3, 2023

Another story of mine about visiting the Marquesas Islands aboard the freighter/passenger ship, The Aranui 5, in today's edition of Money Inc.

https://moneyinc.com/eight-reasons-to-go-to-french-polynesias-marquesas-islands/
tagged: Aranui 5, French Polynesia

South Carolina Voyager Magazine

Mar. 2, 2023

I was recently interviewed by South Carolina Voyager Magazine. This is the link to that article.

https://southcarolinavoyager.com/interview/conversations-with-julie-kessler/

The Marvels of the Marquesas

Feb. 27, 2023

My story on Aranui 5, a combination freighter/passenger ship appeared today on Avid Cruiser. This was truly a marvelous, unique and interesting cruise story.

https://www.avidcruiser.com/2023/02/exploring-the-marvels-of-the-marquesas-on-the-aranui-5/
tagged: Aranui 5, French Polynesia,

Variety Cruise’s new French Polynesia itinerary

Feb. 26, 2023

Variety Cruise's now has both seven and 10-day itineraries in French Polynesia. You can read about my recent voyage in its Panorama II in Avid Cruiser. Happy travels!

https://www.avidcruiser.com/2023/02/variety-cruises-new-french-polynesia-itinerary/
tagged: Variety Cruises

Looking for a Cancun All-Inclusive?

Jan. 23, 2023

If you are looking for an all-inclusive property in Cancun, here are two Hyatt properties, one adults-only and one geared towards the whole family. Happy Travels!

https://moneyinc.com/two-all-inclusive-hyatt-resorts-reflect-colorful-cancun/

Viking Names it’s Newest Ocean Vessel

Jan. 11, 2023

You can read a snippet in the link about Viking Cruise's newest ocean vessel in my short in Avid Cruiser. 

https://www.avidcruiser.com/2023/01/viking-cruises-names-neptune-the-newest-member-of-vikings-ocean-fleet/
tagged: Viking Cruises

One more on Antarctica

Dec. 15, 2022

There was so much to say about Silversea Cruise's new Silver Endeavour, so here is one more story on it. Happy Travels!

https://moneyinc.com/eight-reasons-to-cruise-antarctica-on-silverseas-new-ultra-luxury-silver-endeavour/
tagged: SilverseaCruises, This is Silversea

First Look at Silversea Cruise's New Silver Endeavour

Dec. 2, 2022

In mid-November Silversea Cruises inaugurated its newest ship in Antarctica, the Silver Endeavour, marking Silversea’s 11th ship in its ultra-luxury fleet. Silversea acquired the 2021-built ship in July following Crystal Cruises’ demise. Here is a bit more detail from its inaugural voyage.

https://www.avidcruiser.com/2022/12/first-look-silverseas-new-silver-endeavour-the-antarctica-land-bridge/

Still thinking about Antactica?

Dec. 1, 2022

Here is my story on Silversea Cruise's new Silver Endeavour, a PC6 Polar Class ship. Its inaugural voyage mid-November proved that luxury cruising with Antartctic adventure is a match made in heaven.

https://moneyinc.com/ultra-luxury-cruising-to-antarctica-on-silverseas-new-silver-endeavour/

More on Antarctica

Nov. 10, 2022