Nov 21, 2024

Travel Stories

River or Ocean Cruises - 2 min read

VIDEO: Captain of Scenic Eclipse Shares What it’s Like to Navigate in Antarctica

Is Antarctica on your travel bucket list? The White Continent is the ultimate expedition cruising destination: literally at the end...

River or Ocean Cruises - 4 min read

VIDEO: Size Matters: Tour of One of Europe’s Largest River Ships, Riverside Mozart

The Riverside Mozart is the ultimate floating luxury boutique hotel on the river – as you can see in the...

Outdoor Activities - 3 min read

Embrace the ‘Quiet Travel’ Trend in Laid-Back Costa Rica

If the world seems noisier and more chaotic than ever to you – you’re not alone. As life gets more...

Local Events - 4 min read

Hotels that Put you at the Heart of Europe’s Top Christmas Markets

The holidays are just around the corner, and nothing gets you into the spirit of the season like a pre-Christmas...

Before your trip - 3 min read

Breaking Travel News: Mexico Walks Back Charging Tourists Hefty Duties for Multiple Electronic Devices

That was fast. Just a month after a wave of media stories about arriving travelers being dinged with hundreds of...

River or Ocean Cruises - 2 min read

Here Comes the Sun! New Sun Princess Makes North American Debut

Sun Princess has arrived in Ft. Lauderdale for her first winter season after the 4300-guest ship’s inaugural Mediterranean season. The...

River or Ocean Cruises - 4 min read

In a World First for Any Vessel, Ponant Cruise Ship Reaches “North Pole of Inaccessibility”

There’s the North Pole… and there’s the “North Pole of Inaccessibility.” Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot has done something no ship...

River or Ocean Cruises - 2 min read

The Galapagos Islands’ ‘Big 15’ Wildlife Species

On safari in Africa, it’s the ‘Big 5’ signature species. But on the other side of the world, in another...

Before your trip - 4 min read

New Digital Border Forms and Airport Hall Transform Travel to St. Maarten

New digital border processing and hall at SXM airport mean arriving for your next trip to the Caribbean’s famous twin-nation...

River or Ocean Cruises - 5 min read

Viking Expands in Asia with New China, Tibet, Japan Itineraries

Following the recent inauguration of its pioneering coastal China cruises, Viking has announced six new itineraries in Asia that will...

Hotels - 3 min read

Why This Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line is Building a Hotel in the Southernmost City on Earth

Silversea is taking a groundbreaking approach to ultra-luxury Antarctic expedition cruising – literally! The cruise line has broken ground on...

River or Ocean Cruises - 3 min read

VIDEO: Emerald Captain Shares Why a Mega-Yacht is the Best Way to Cruise the Caribbean

If you thought sailing to small islands and boutique harbors in idyllic tropical places was just for billionaires in their...

Before your trip - 3 min read

Planning a Trip to Mexico? Don’t Get Burned by Hefty Taxes on Digital Devices

Stop and think before you nonchalantly pack all your digital devices on your next trip to Mexico. A growing number...

Dining - 4 min read

Expedition Cruise Line Introduces "Only at the Poles" Dining Experience

Atlas Ocean Voyages, the small-ship cruise line that expanded the concept of expedition cruising from remote, polar exploration to include...

River or Ocean Cruises - 3 min read

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Launches 2nd Ultra-Luxury Superyacht

The first and only luxury hotel company to take to the sea has welcomed Ilma, its second newbuild, ultra-luxury ‘superyacht’....

River or Ocean Cruises - 4 min read

New Small-Ship Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line Launches 2nd Ship; Explora III and IV On the Way

During a spectacular naming ceremony in Civitavecchia – the port for Rome, Italy – Explora Journeys launched Explora II. The...

Hotels - 4 min read

Hotels Showing Puppy Love on International Dog Day

Being a dog lover is a 24/7/365 thing, but the annual International Dog Day on August 26 gives everyone –...

Outdoor Activities - 4 min read

This Overwater Pickleball Court is Causing a ‘Racket’

The pickleball craze continues! Not content to dominate community parks around North America, the sociable, ‘tennis light’ paddle sport is...

Outdoor Activities - 5 min read

New Experiences in Australia that Connect You to Indigenous Culture

A new selection of activities for visitors to Australia allow you to experience the country’s history and nature, with the...

Sea & Sand - 4 min read

Famous Hotel Chain Opens its First All-Inclusive Resort

Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort, has opened its doors to guests. The newest resort for Marriott Hotels is more proof...

Sightseeing - 4 min read

Panda-monium! New Pandas Debut This Year in Two American Cities

There will soon be two new places in the U.S. to visit China’s iconic and endearing national animal. The giant...

Sea & Sand - 4 min read

The Caribbean's Newest Overwater Suites

You don’t have to travel half way around the world to the South Pacific to experience the romance and luxury...

Outdoor Activities - 5 min read

3 Idyllic Places to Practice Japanese 'Forest Bathing'

Your next vacation may be the perfect time to take up shinrin-yoku, or ‘forest bathing.’ Wellness fans around the world...

Dining - 3 min read

Get In On This Summer's Hottest Cocktail Trend With These Next-Gen Sips from MSC

Gin is in! Cocktail culture is back, and one of the original ingredients of cocktails is having a renaissance, too....