Apr 26, 2025

Travel Stories

River or Ocean Cruises - 14 min read

Cruise to the Total Solar Eclipse in 2026!

On August 12, 2026, we are in for a rare and remarkable celestial event – a total solar eclipse -...

River or Ocean Cruises - 3 min read

A Whole New River Cruise Destination as AmaWaterways Launches 1st Colombia Ship

AmaWaterways has debuted the AmaMagdalena, the first-ever major river cruise line ship to navigate Colombia’s Magdalena River. The launch opens...

River or Ocean Cruises - 2 min read

VIDEO: See it here first: MSC World America Inaugural Cruise Ship Tour

MSC World America has launched! The secret to the success of this new mega-ship is right there in the name...

Outdoor Activities - 7 min read

10 Tree-mendous Trees to Inspire Travel this Arbor Day

Arbor Days vary around the world, but for tree lovers, every day is a day to celebrate the awe-inspiring vegetation...

River or Ocean Cruises - 3 min read

Norwegian Aqua has Arrived!

Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship has arrived in North America ahead of its christening – and its Aqua Slidecoaster, the...

Culture & History - 3 min read

Big Changes at the World's Most Popular Museum!

More people visit the Louvre in Paris than any other museum in the world. The French President has announced a...

Culture & History - 5 min read

What's the Castle Capital of the World... Outside Europe?

Castles top the list of sights we want to discover when we travel. They let us walk in the very...

River or Ocean Cruises - 3 min read

World First! Viking Announces First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship with Zero Emissions

Cruising just took a giant step towards becoming a lot cleaner and better for the environment and seas we love...

Culture & History - 3 min read

Slainte! This City in Scotland Celebrates 850th Anniversary

Scotland’s so-called ‘Second City’ takes center stage in 2025 as it celebrates its 850th birthday. If you’ve only been to...

Transportation - 4 min read

Why Your Next Flight Could Come With A Train Ticket

Planes, trains… and sustainability. Adoption of ‘integrated intermodal travel’ is speeding faster than a locomotive around the world, especially in Europe...

River or Ocean Cruises - 3 min read

Four Seasons Yachts Picks "Celebrity" Captain for Inaugural Ship

Four Seasons Yachts is set to debut in January 2026, and when its first small-ship, ultra-luxury vessel takes to the...

Outdoor Activities - 4 min read

New Hiking Trail in Sydney, Australia Offers Fresh Perspective on Iconic Harbor

Sydney’s one of the most famous harbor cities in the world. From the beautiful natural harbor that is central to...

Culture & History - 5 min read

Hotel in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Villa on the French Riviera Celebrates Anniversary of The Great Gatsby

It’s been a hundred years since the masterworks of American literary luminaries living in France in the roaring 20s epitomized...

Shopping - 6 min read

Top Souvenirs to Bring Home from a Trip to Ireland

St. Patrick’s Day may be the day when we are all just a little bit Irish, but anytime we visit...

Before your trip - 2 min read

1 in 3 People Make Critical Errors Booking Their Own Travel Online

We’ve written before about a few of the many reasons it’s valuable to work with an expert travel advisor, and...

Culture & History - 3 min read

Blockbuster Britain is the ‘Reel’ Star of Film-Inspired Travel to the UK

If you’re like 9 out of every 10 people planning to travel to the UK, you’re keen to visit a...

River or Ocean Cruises - 2 min read

2 Cruise Lines Implement New Age Restrictions on Young Travelers

Two of the world’s biggest cruise lines are cracking down on young travelers cruising on their own. Royal Caribbean Cruise...

Culture & History - 3 min read

Beyond the Nightclubs: World Heritage Reasons to Visit Spain’s Balearic Islands

Before Ibiza earned its reputation as the world’s hot spot for beach club nightlife and its electronic dance music scene,...

Sea & Sand - 4 min read

Stay in 5 Real-Life Hotels in Thailand Where They Filmed ‘White Lotus’ Season 3

From Hawaii to Sicily, and now to Thailand, the hit HBO dramatic series The White Lotus has captivated viewers and...

Culture & History - 4 min read

Scotland’s Cool-Weather ‘Coorie’ Culture

Denmark has ‘hygge,’ and Scotland has ‘coorie.’ Eons of winds off the North Sea and a bracing climate have given...

Hotels - 5 min read

Aruba, Antigua, and the Dominican Republic: New Resorts to Try on Your Next Caribbean Vacation

What’s better than a mid-winter getaway? The chance to test-drive a new resort before any of your friends, or try...

Outdoor Activities - 3 min read

Dive Into Local Tradition at the Caribbean’s Only Channel Swim

For nearly a quarter century, it’s been the premiere open water swimming event of the Caribbean. And again this March, swimmers...

River or Ocean Cruises - 2 min read

The Coldest Cruise in the World? Ponant Inaugurates Icebreaking Winter Voyage

It's the first time ever that a cruise ship has navigated the frozen St. Lawrence River in Quebec, Canada -...

River or Ocean Cruises - 2 min read

This Popular Ocean Cruise Line is Launching River Cruises!

If you love Celebrity Cruises on the seas and have always thought of taking a river cruise, mark 2027 on...

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