Dec 05, 2025

Travel Stories

Local Events

This Year’s European Christmas Capital is…

Rekindle your love of Christmas traveling to the official – yes, official! - European Christmas capital. Each year, the Christmas Cities...

River or Ocean Cruises

VIDEO: A New Kind of Expedition Cruising by Atlas Ocean Voyages: Epicurean Expeditions

Expedition cruises are a fast-growing, life-changing way to see the world in a different way. Atlas Ocean Voyages, with its...

Wellness

Swap Stress for Serenity this Season with Locally-Inspired Wellness Escapes in Latin America

Marriott hotels and resorts are inviting you to escape and unwind in the Caribbean and Latin America through personalized treatments,...

River or Ocean Cruises

Celebrating the Night: Seabourn’s ‘Noctourism’ Experiences

During the shortest days and longest nights of the year, ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn is shining a spotlight on ways...

Outdoor Activities

The Best Way to Avoid Crowds on a Cruise to Santorini

Royal Caribbean and Celebrity cruise guests are getting a private beach escape on one of Greece’s most famous – and...

Sightseeing

Bali Beyond Beaches

Indonesia’s most storied island, Bali, has been a symbol of uniquely tropical Asian exotic culture, romance and adventure for centuries....

Transportation

Cracking Down on Bad Jet-iquette

It feels like air travel is more turbulent than ever! From “gate-lice” crowding the boarding zone, to out-of-control kids, to...

River or Ocean Cruises

VIDEO SHIP TOUR: Antarctic Expeditions and Luxury Yachting all the in the Same Scenic Ship

You might say it’s a tale of two ships – all wrapped into one! Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours made...

Transportation

All Aboard! New High-Speed Rail Routes Between London and Europe

Train travel within Europe – and to Europe from London via the Chunnel – just keeps getting easier and better....

Before your trip

Top Tips for Traveling with Your Dog

National Dog Day is August 26 – during peak summer travel. Nearly three-quarters of pet parents travel with their furry...

Culture & History

Special Airfares for Travelers to Explore More in Japan - and Why You'll Want To

There’s more than sushi and Mount Fuji in Japan! Travel to the poetically-nicknamed Land of the Rising Sun has never...

River or Ocean Cruises

Cruising Gets a New “Star:” Royal Caribbean’s Latest Icon Class Ship Debuts

Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas has launched in a glittering ceremony. The line’s latest Icon-class ship’s christening event lit...

River or Ocean Cruises

The World’s Biggest Cruise Line Marks a 100-ship Milestone

It sails 21 rivers, 5 oceans, and all 7 continents with more ships than any other single cruise line in...

Hotels

Record-Breaking Art Installation Celebrates One of Jamaica's National Symbols

A 46-foot hummingbird sculpture has taken flight in Montego Bay, Jamaica. It’s the world’s largest – and celebrates the Caribbean...

Hotels

W Hotels Debuts First Beach All-Inclusive

The hotels for the hip are joining the all-inclusive trend. W Hotels, known for avant-garde design, luxurious amenities, music, fashion,...

Local Events

10 Global Harvest Festivals Beyond Oktoberfest

While Munich’s Oktoberfest gets all the press as the world’s most famous fall festival, autumn is a season of celebration...

Before your trip

FAQ's About the EU's New Entry System, Launching October, 2025

Are you ready for your next trip to Europe? The European Union’s new, automated, digital entry and exit system for...

Shopping

Holland America Line Debuts First Lipstick Blending Bar at Sea

You’ll have a bright lip for your stylish ship! Holland America Line’s new ‘Blend Bar’ onboard experience allows guests to...

Holiday Vacay: Why to Travel for the Holidays and Top Tips to Make it a Triumph

The festive season is no longer just about gathering ‘round the hearth and home; it’s increasingly becoming the perfect time...

All Aboard a Tasting Train!

A new ‘olive oil’ train celebrating the fall harvest in Italy is the latest addition to a growing travel trend:...

Outdoor Activities

One Thing NOT to do on Your Next Trip to the Great Outdoors

Remember the saying for those of us who love to experience nature when we travel: “Take only pictures and leave...

Local Events

Mexico City’s Day of the Dead Grand Parade Returns

On November 2, Mexico City will transform into a river of color, culture, and remembrance as the Day of the...

Escorted or Guided Tour

Tauck Launching Small Groups Just for Travelers in Their 40’s and 50’s

They say ’50 is the new 30!’ And now there’s a new brand of travel experiences - designed just for...

River or Ocean Cruises

Riviera Designates World First Solo Cruise Ship

Solo travel keeps growing, and now there’s a river ship just for singletons to enjoy cruising together for the whole...

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