http://www.ctnow.com/travel/cruise-lines/silversea-cruises/?track=rss Headlines from CTnow en ©2013, CTnow Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:08:00 -0400 By Arlene Satchell, South Florida Sun Sentinel http://www.vacationstarter.com/travel/cruise-lines/silversea-cruises/vs-silversea-cruises-galapogos-explorer-061812,0,2839134.story?track=rss The parent company of Fort Lauderdale-based Silversea Cruises has acquired Ecuadorian tourism operator Canadros S.A. and its expedition ship, Galapagos Explorer II , Silversea Group announced Monday. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:08:00 EDT Tribune Newspapers http://www.vacationstarter.com/travel/cruise-lines/silversea-cruises/ct-trav-0325-top-ten-20120324,0,6499218.story?track=rss Top small cruise ships, according to Conde Nast Traveler's 2012 Readers' Poll ( tinyurl.com/776ac5j): Sat, 24 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT By Georgina Cruz http://www.vacationstarter.com/travel/cruise-lines/silversea-cruises/vs-choozi-silversea-110711,0,1041799.story?track=rss Fort Lauderdale-based Silversea Cruises has announced it is launching a revamped entertainment program created exclusively for the company's ships by Choozi Entertainment. Mon, 7 Nov 2011 11:07:30 EST By Georgina Cruz http://www.vacationstarter.com/travel/cruise-lines/silversea-cruises/vs-cruise-port-spotlight-montevideo-uruguay-112111,0,7966842.story?track=rss Often overshadowed by its big neighbor, Buenos Aires, across the Rio de la Plata River in Argentina, Montevideo, Uruguay is a stop on many South American cruise itineraries. Squeezed between the two giants of Brazil and Argentina, Montevideo is sometimes overlooked -- as is all of Uruguay, a country of rolling hills, approximately the size of Oklahoma, on the east coast of South America. But, alas, it should not be, as it makes for a rewarding stop, with well-educated, hospitable people and varied points of interest. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:36:16 EST By Georgina Cruz http://www.vacationstarter.com/travel/cruise-lines/silversea-cruises/vs-afternoon-tea-110711,0,5521251.story?track=rss Attentive, white-gloved wait staff presenting platters of pastries and finger sandwiches and pouring steaming cups of a variety of teas Fine china and crisp linens Music and ocean views Elegant afternoon tea is a cherished tradition at sea aboard many cruise lines. And what is truly sweet: these teas often feature special and delectable--themes. Tue, 8 Nov 2011 15:14:16 EST By Georgina Cruz http://www.vacationstarter.com/travel/cruise-lines/silversea-cruises/vs-cruise-port-spotlight-rio-103111,0,1976234.story?track=rss The word "Rio" instantly evokes exotic panoramas of mountains, bays, sexy beaches, samba music, joy and laughter -- not to mention a certain "girl from Ipanema." A popular stop on voyages to South America and World Cruise itineraries originating in South Florida ports, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, often figures on travelers wish lists for the trip of a lifetime. Tue, 1 Nov 2011 16:10:15 EDT By Georgina Cruz http://www.vacationstarter.com/travel/cruise-lines/silversea-cruises/vs-cruise-port-spotlight-buenos-aires-102711,0,1267470.story?track=rss Often called "the Paris of the South," Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina is a cosmopolitan city offering wonderful architecture, rich cultural offerings and delectable cuisine. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:15:50 EDT By Georgina Cruz http://www.vacationstarter.com/travel/cruise-lines/silversea-cruises/vs-silversea-slow-food-101011,0,6621380.story?track=rss Fort Lauderdale-based Silversea Cruises has announced a new partnership with Slow Food Promozione, an arm of Slow Food Italy. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:34:21 EDT By Georgina Cruz http://www.vacationstarter.com/travel/cruise-lines/silversea-cruises/vs-silversea-passport-luxury-101011,0,7889490.story?track=rss Fort Lauderdale-based Silversea Cruises has launched a new "Passport to Luxury" promotion with the addition of 30 new voyages offering Onboard Spending Credits of up to $1,000 per suite ($500 per person), meaning that most voyages (more than 90) in 2011 feature the promotion. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:22:27 EDT By Georgina Cruz http://www.vacationstarter.com/travel/cruise-lines/silversea-cruises/vs-silversea-shadow-makeover-101011,0,5182903.story?track=rss Silversea Cruises' Silver Shadow completed a major renovation during a dry dock this spring. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:04:46 EDT