Apr 24, 2025
Travel Stories
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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’....
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...
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...
Reservations Open as Windstar’s New Ship Set to Mark Cruise Line’s Return to Alaska
Windstar Cruises’ brand-new ship debuts in early 2026, and reservations have opened for Star Seeker’s inaugural season in Alaska, Japan...
New Record Set at Sea: World's Largest Pizza Party
Plenty of cruise lines swear they serve the best pizza. But only one cruise line can now claim to hold...
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...
This Scandinavian Capital is Paying Visitors to Travel Green
Copenhagen is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to sustainable travel. The tourism board of the...
VIDEO: Stunning Scenic Sailing on Europe’s Danube River Aboard the Riverside Mozart
It’s some of the most incredible scenery along the middle Danube River! One of the absolute highlights of our river...
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....
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...
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...
Explora Journeys' New Onboard Experiences Elevate Luxury, Small-Ship Lifestyle
Explora Journeys has unveiled a program that allows guests to customize their life on board, interact with others, access moments,...
First LEGO Parade at Sea, Only Over-Water Swing and More on MSC World America
Building family fun on a cruise vacation couldn’t be easier. When the new MSC World America launches in April, 2025,...
Surf’s Up! The Summer Games Competition Happening 10,000 Miles from Paris
On the other side of the earth from the epicenter of the Paris Summer Games, one competition is returning to...
Another Mystery of Egypt's Pyramids Revealed
The only surviving ancient Wonder of the world is still sharing new secrets – thousands of years after construction. No...
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...