By Editor , 22 October 2026
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MSC's Two-Story Family Villa at Sea Has a Secret Door

GENEVA – October 21, 2026 -- Families of up to eight can now book a two-story, 2,475-square-foot villa at sea with its own private movie theater, kids' suite and climbing tower. MSC Cruises calls it the Grand Hamptons Villa, and it will debut on the new MSC World Atlantic in November 2027 with sailings from Port Canaveral.

The villa sleeps eight across several bedrooms

The villa offers more than 2,475 square feet of combined indoor and outdoor space. MSC says it suits larger and multigenerational families, or two families traveling together.

By Editor , 19 October 2026
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Shanxi's Knotted Brooches and Glazeware Win Over Geneva Diplomats

Beijing – October 19, 2026 -- China's Shanxi province brought hand-knotted brooches, colored glazeware and lacquerware to more than 100 foreign diplomats at a Geneva reception in late September. Some guests left talking about visiting.