“We are very lucky to have Matthew Lightner back in Oregon.” That’s the refrain I said to myself course after exquisite course at ōkta, Chef Lightner’s fine dining restaurant in McMinnville, Oregon, in the heart of Willamette Valley wine country.
21.11.2023 - 01:29 / travelpulse.com / Lacey Pfalz
Luxury and expedition cruise line, Seabourn, is offering a new World Cruise for 2026, a 129-day voyage onboard the Seabourn Sojourn that visits fourteen different countries, called the “Ring of Fire: Hidden Gems,” available for booking now.
Guests who book on or before February 28, 2024 will receive 10 percent off the total price of the cruise.
The new itinerary departs from Los Angeles on January 6, 2026, crossing the International Dateline and the Equator twice.
The World Cruise will visit destinations including Hawaii and French Polynesia, eight destinations in New Zealand, a maiden call in Mystery Island, Vanuatu, a circumnavigation of Australia, Hong Kong, Busan, Tokyo, maiden calls to Japan’s Akita and Miyako ports, Hualien in Taiwan, Vancouver and Sitka.
“Our 2026 World Cruise is a masterful mosaic of moments, designed for guests to uncover the hidden gems of the Ring of Fire while enjoying the comfort of Seabourn’s signature, ultra-luxury services. Whether they choose to sail the full journey or on one of our shorter segments, our guests will discover a world of hidden gems that very few individuals have ever experienced,” said Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn.
“In addition to offering an unforgettable itinerary, we also worked very hard to provide a number of new amenities to deliver an unparalleled and best ever value for our guests,” said Leahy. “We invite our extraordinary guests to join us on this voyage that will transcend the boundaries of ultra-luxury travel and provide numerous out of the ordinary experiences.”
New offerings for the World Cruise include private dining experiences and tasting menus, premium internet packages with Starlink, a medical services package, an extended two-night pre-cruise hotel stay and a 30 percent increase in shipboard credit, up to $10,000 per suite. They’ll also receive round-trip business or first class air, unlimited laundry services onboard and private car transfers door-to-door between home and airport.
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“We are very lucky to have Matthew Lightner back in Oregon.” That’s the refrain I said to myself course after exquisite course at ōkta, Chef Lightner’s fine dining restaurant in McMinnville, Oregon, in the heart of Willamette Valley wine country.
In November, 2023, Time Out magazine named Mexico City as the #1 city in the world for culture. In the 1990s and early 2000s Mexico City, was known for smog, sprawl, and street crime, and was not usually near the top of the list of cities most international tourists wanted to visit. But, over the last ten to fifteen years, local government officials and private sector entrepreneurs have worked to spark a new wave of urban renewal and transformed the way Mexico City is seen around the world. In 2016, The New York Times listed Mexico City as its number one recommended destination to visit. While urban planners, architects, and police have all played big roles in Mexico City’s evolution, a new group of globally renowned chefs has also helped catalyze Mexico City’s transformation, and also helped boost Mexico’s soft power by elevating Mexico’s gastronomy to be more universally regarded as one of the most complex and tasty cuisines on the planet.
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