May 19, 2025

Travel Stories

River or Ocean Cruises

Check Out the Overwater Gym on the new Emerald Cruises’ Yacht!

Every generation of new ships builds on the successes of their forbearers – and adds a few new surprises! In...

River or Ocean Cruises

The Largest River and Small-Ship U.S. Cruise Line Has All-New Itineraries and Vessels

Including the largest paddlewheel river cruise ship in the USA! American Cruise Lines has a unique approach to cruising: U.S....

Before your trip

Travel Tips as World-First Tourist Toll Takes Effect: Venice Visitors Must Now Pay to Enter City

It’s historic travel news: in what the country’s tourism board is calling a “unique experiment,” the famous canal city of...

River or Ocean Cruises

Meet the Captain: Seabourn Venture’s Captain on What he Loves about Expedition Cruising and the Arctic

For many people, a visit to the bridge is a highlight of any cruise. When you get to visit the...

River or Ocean Cruises

8 New Ships for 3 Sister Cruise Lines: Norwegian, Regent and Oceania

Get ready for a decade of vacations with ‘new ship smell!’ And get set to soon book your place on...

Culture & History

St. Patrick's Way: How to Follow in the Footsteps of Ireland's Patron Saint

There’s a real man behind the legend that gets us wearing green every March 17th. And you can go beyond...

Local Events

Bye-bye Bunnies: Different Spring Traditions Around the World

Spring has sprung and cultures the world over celebrate the season of fresh color and new life. It’s not all...

River or Ocean Cruises

Viking Launching First-of-their-Kind China Coastal Cruises in late 2024

All-new cruise itineraries being pioneered by Viking in 2024 offer guests one-of-a-kind access to China in a way that’s never...

Wellness

Tips for Visiting a Japanese Hot Spring

Japan is famous for its volcanic peaks, which also hint at a national treasure underground: geothermally-heated mineral spring waters. For...

Sightseeing

The Best Reasons to Visit Both of New Zealand’s Main Islands

New Zealand consists of two main islands, the North Island and the South Island, and whether you call yourself a...

River or Ocean Cruises

Two New Ships for Uniworld Boutique River Cruises Beginning 2024

Fans of ultra-luxury, all-inclusive boutique European river cruising have two reasons to celebrate. Uniworld has announced the addition of two...

Hotels

Four Places You Can Try the Newest Tropical Resort Trend

The latest craze at tropical resorts will really ‘float your boat.’ Swim up bars have become standard at many of...

River or Ocean Cruises

VIDEO: Meet the Moselle River on an Avalon Active & Discovery Cruise

The Moselle is one of the rivers less-traveled in Europe, and that’s just the beginning of the magical appeal of...

Hotels

The Biggest W Hotel in the World has Opened on Sydney’s Harbourfront with a Spectacular Wave Design

They like to make a splash Down Under. So it’s no surprise the long-anticipated opening of the new W Sydney...

Awesome Travel Stuff

Digital Fasting: Why You Should Go Device-Free on Your Next Holiday

Word this summer of the introduction of the world’s first phone-free tourist resort island in Finland highlighted a growing holiday...

Adventure

VIDEO: Dramatic Sailing Through One of the World’s Largest Fjords in the Arctic Aboard Seabourn Venture

“The best morning of my life.” That was a cameraman’s reaction to filming in one of the hottest cruise destinations...

Local Events

6 Resorts Where You Can Celebrate Mexico's "Day of the Dead"

Til death do you party! Dia de los Muertos is a cherished Mexican holiday honoring the memories of loved ones...

Sea & Sand

The First Caribbean Resort to Get an Ocean Pool

Why choose between a dip in the sea and basking in a resort pool? The Caribbean now has its first...

Sightseeing

Ports of Call You Can't Miss in the Eastern Mediterranean’s Newest Cruise Hub

The Mediterranean is full of ancient maritime cultures, but some seaside countries are just recently becoming popular cruise destinations. One...

Hotels

A New Nature Reserve and More Hotel News From Aruba

Aruba’s hotel and resort scene is more alluring than ever. The Dutch island in the south Caribbean is known for...

Before your trip

Beach Vacation Tip: What You Need to Know About Reef-Safe Sunscreen

Most of us are pretty careful about sun exposure when we travel on beach vacations these days. It’s hats and...

River or Ocean Cruises

Now You Can Cruise on the Tennessee River

Those who love – or would like to try – river cruising close to home can rejoice: there’s a new...

Adventure

VIDEO: The Best Highlights of a Viking Great Lakes Expedition Cruise

 Zodiaks, kayaks and submarines, oh my! Expedition ships are opening up a whole new way of cruising and experiencing the world...

Hotels

Indoor Winter Chalets Let You Get Cozy at IHG Hotels & Resorts this Season

Winter chalet popups by celebrity tastemakers are making the coldest season warm and cheerful for travelers across North American hotels...

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