Promotional feature TEN REASONS T O choose Scenic


Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours offer the perfect balance of relaxation and stimulation, says Geri Bain


creature comforts, and no money worries as you travel from country to country because it’s truly all-inclusive. At the same time, a Scenic Cruise is thrilling and immersive in the way only a personally tailored, upmarket FIT trip can be, thanks to a generous menu of shore and onboard options. While Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is a


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relative newcomer to the North American market, its parent company, Scenic, has been selling travel since 1986, when founder and chairman Glen Moroney began organizing coach tours in his native South Australia. Known for innovation, attention to detail and an entrepreneurial spirit that’s continually reinventing and reinvesting in its products, Scenic is a well known brand in its home country and, increasingly, around


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Scenic Cruise is relaxing in all the ways you want a cruise to be, with pillow menus, plush robes and other


the world, especially since 2008, with the launch of Scenic Cruises in Europe. Te line has made its mark in the ultra-luxury river cruising market, thanks to its creatively designed, custom-built river boats and all-in pricing with upmarket inclusions that go far beyond the upgrades most lines charge for. In 2014, the company added a premium river cruise brand extension, Emerald Waterways. Tat same year, it opened an office in the U.S. focused on the trade and joined ASTA, and more recently, CLIA. Starting in 2018, Scenic will be giving


North American travel agents two additional product lines to sell: Scenic land journeys, and its latest innovation, a beyond-luxurious 228-passenger super yacht, equipped with its own helicopters, submarines and ice cutters that allow it to explore the globe, including the Arctic and Antarctica. Here are 10 great reasons to sell Scenic now:


1. Truly all-inclusive pricing with no upcharges or surprise fees When Scenic promises ‘all-inclusive’ the


emphasis is on the ‘all’. Even gratuities are included, onboard and ashore, so, no need to wait on a bursar’s line or find an ATM to change money to tip. Te experience starts with transfers to and from the ship. Once onboard, guests enjoy top shelf liquor and fine wines at meals and throughout the day, and a perpetually stocked mini bar. Most ships offer a choice of up to six distinct dining venues, from fine dining and more casual fare to an exclusive tasting menu, all with local specialties. Wi-fi is also complimentary. Scenic’s all-inclusive doesn’t skimp: think Vitality pools, fitness centers, spas and elegant public spaces. Each port of call brings options from guided e-bike tours to shop-with-the-chef cooking classes, plus events such as a private dinner and concert inside the Pope’s Palace in Avignon.


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