If cruising been sitting on your travel wish list, 2027 is the year to finally book it. Holland America is rolling out its biggest lineup of Alaska cruisetours yet, alongside the largest fleet transformation in its 153-year history. Here’s what’s changing, and why it matters for your next trip north. Need help planning your trip? […]
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There is a new ship coming that is about to change what “luxury cruise suite” even means. When Seven Seas Prestige™ debuts in late 2026, it will introduce Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ most extravagant accommodations yet, including a two-story, 8,000 square foot suite with its own private elevator. Yes, an elevator inside your suite! Need […]
Life on the Mekong River: History, Culture & Slow Travel | Collette
Discover life on the Mekong River, where history, floating markets, and local traditions come together on Collette’s small group Treasures of the Mekong tour. Need help planning your trip? Click here to find a MAST Travel Advisor near you. MAST Travel advisors are here to help with all your travel plans and needs. Experience Life […]
What It’s Actually Like to Cruise Alaska with Princess
There’s a moment on every Alaska cruise that no photo quite prepares you for. Read this and then close your eyes to imagine it: The ship goes quiet. Someone on deck points. And then you hear it: a low, rolling boom, like distant thunder rolling across water that’s somehow turned turquoise. A piece of glacier […]
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Beyond the Port: Elevating Europe with Luxe Pre- & Post-River Cruise Travel
Key Takeaways: For today’s luxury traveler and river cruisers, how a journey begins and ends matters just as much as what happens in between, making a pre- or post-cruise stay an especially good add-on. Long-haul flights, time-zone changes, and full itineraries make additional nights on land not only appealing, but essential. Pre- and post-cruise stays […]
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This itinerary offers a unique alternative to traditional touring by making the journey itselfthe focal point, rather than simply transportation between destinations. The route begins in Denver and travels through Glenwood Springs and Moab beforeconcluding in Salt Lake City. Each day delivers a distinct shift in scenery—from alpinemountain ranges and river canyons to dramatic red […]
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MASTers Of Travel Series #38 – Holland America Line
Summary This vlog features John Werner, President of MAST Travel Network, and Vanessa Janvier, Senior Manager of National Accounts at Holland America Line, discussing Holland America’s longstanding and specialized cruise offerings in Alaska. Holland America Line has been sailing to Alaska for nearly 80 years, establishing itself as a leader in immersive and authentic Alaskan […]