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VIDEO: Baking Festive Sweets Aboard a Viking Christmas Market River Cruise – with Recipe!
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VIDEO: Baking Festive Sweets Aboard a Viking Christmas Market River Cruise – with Recipe!

Nothing gets you in the holiday spirit like a Christmas market cruise on the Rhine from Switzerland, through France, and Germany, to the Netherlands, in the cradle of so many...

How to Get the UK's Mandatory, New Electronic Entry Permit for Your Next Trip to Britain
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How to Get the UK's Mandatory, New Electronic Entry Permit for Your Next Trip to Britain

Beginning January 8, 2025, American and Canadian travelers to the United Kingdom will be required to apply - in advance of your trip - for the UK’s new Electronic Travel...

VIDEO SHIP TOUR: The Best Places on an Emerald Yacht Cruise to Relax Over a Drink
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VIDEO SHIP TOUR: The Best Places on an Emerald Yacht Cruise to Relax Over a Drink

Three cheers to the yachting lifestyle!  Emerald Cruises’ yachts are warm-weather cruising on a whole different scale: small! With only 100 guests, you feel like you’re aboard your own private...

Rosewood Debuting Private Island Resort Fusing Ultra-Luxury and Adventure in the Bahamas
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Rosewood Debuting Private Island Resort Fusing Ultra-Luxury and Adventure in the Bahamas

Rosewood Exuma opens in 2028, bringing Rosewood’s elevated experiential travel and authenticity to the Exumas. The pristine archipelago of 365 islands in the Bahamas is the destination of the latest...

Belmond Launches First Luxury Sleeper Train in England and Wales
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Belmond Launches First Luxury Sleeper Train in England and Wales

The Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train, is a new way to indulge in slow travel in the lap of luxury. Debuting in the summer of 2025, it’s the first modern...

VIDEO: Captain of Scenic Eclipse Shares What it’s Like to Navigate in Antarctica
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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 of the earth, and able to be reached only by...

VIDEO: Size Matters: Tour of One of Europe’s Largest River Ships, Riverside Mozart
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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 video, it’s about double the size of almost all other...

Embrace the ‘Quiet Travel’ Trend in Laid-Back Costa Rica
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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 stressful, online searches for ‘quiet travel’ have shot up like...

Hotels that Put you at the Heart of Europe’s Top Christmas Markets
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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 trip to Europe, where so many of our favorite festive...

Breaking Travel News: Mexico Walks Back Charging Tourists Hefty Duties for Multiple Electronic Devices
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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 dollars in duties for their devices, Mexican authorities say they...

Here Comes the Sun! New Sun Princess Makes North American Debut
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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 latest “Love Boat” to join the Princess Cruises fleet has...

In a World First for Any Vessel, Ponant Cruise Ship Reaches “North Pole of Inaccessibility”
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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 of any kind has ever done before. In the 21st...

The Galapagos Islands’ ‘Big 15’ Wildlife Species
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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 extraordinary landscape, the can’t miss, iconic wildlife is summed up...

Viking Expands in Asia with New China, Tibet, Japan Itineraries
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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 expand exclusive access for its guests to Japan and China,...

Why This Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line is Building a Hotel in the Southernmost City on Earth
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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 a hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile, to create a seamlessly...

VIDEO: Emerald Captain Shares Why a Mega-Yacht is the Best Way to Cruise the Caribbean
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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 private yachts, think again. Even you can feel like a...

New Digital Border Forms and Airport Hall Transform Travel to St. Maarten
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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 island will be faster, easier, and better than ever before....

Expedition Cruise Line Introduces
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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 concepts like its ‘Epicurean Expeditions,’ has debuted “The Explorer’s Table.”...

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Launches 2nd Ultra-Luxury Superyacht
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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’. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s latest small ship is host to...

New Small-Ship Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line Launches 2nd Ship; Explora III and IV On the Way
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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 September, 2024 event marked the debut of the second of...

VIDEO TOUR: Panorama Suite on Scenic Eclipse During an Antarctic Expedition Cruise
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VIDEO TOUR: Panorama Suite on Scenic Eclipse During an Antarctic Expedition Cruise

One of the most remarkable things about sailing aboard the Scenic Eclipse in the Antarctic is the contrast between the wild remoteness just outside… and feeling like you’re a guest...

Another Mystery of Egypt's Pyramids Revealed
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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 wonder experiencing Egypt’s pyramids is one of the bucket list...

Reservations Open as Windstar’s New Ship Set to Mark Cruise Line’s Return to Alaska
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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 and the Caribbean. The small ship cruise line last sailed...

Hotels Showing Puppy Love on International Dog Day
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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 – including hotel companies – an excuse to recognize the canine...

This Overwater Pickleball Court is Causing a ‘Racket’
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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 taking root in holiday destinations – not just on land...

New Experiences in Australia that Connect You to Indigenous Culture
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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 added richness of Aboriginal culture.  Australia’s Aboriginal people are the island...

Famous Hotel Chain Opens its First All-Inclusive Resort
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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 of two growing travel trends: multi-generational family vacations and redefining...

Get In On This Summer's Hottest Cocktail Trend With These Next-Gen Sips from MSC
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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. MSC Cruises has ‘tapped’ into the of-the-moment trend that’s seen...

3 Idyllic Places to Practice Japanese 'Forest Bathing'
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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 are embracing the Japanese practice of immersing yourself deeply into...

The Caribbean's Newest Overwater Suites
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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 of overwater suites. Antigua is the latest Caribbean island to...

Panda-monium! New Pandas Debut This Year in Two American Cities
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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 panda, with its unmistakeable black and white markings and adorable...

Surf’s Up! The Summer Games Competition Happening 10,000 Miles from Paris
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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 its roots – while still flying the French flag. For...

VIDEO: Stunning Scenic Sailing on Europe’s Danube River Aboard the Riverside Mozart
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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 cruise on the Danube through Austria aboard the Riverside Mozart...

New Record Set at Sea: World's Largest Pizza Party
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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 the Guinness World Record for World’s Largest Pizza Party. Over...

Fun Facts About Norway’s Fjords
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Fun Facts About Norway’s Fjords

Norway is so famous for its fjords, the Norwegian word has become part of the international travel dialect. In languages around the world, ‘fjord’ means a deep, natural sea channel...

Explora Journeys' New Onboard Experiences Elevate Luxury, Small-Ship Lifestyle
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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, and delight in pop up entertainment that will transform their...

The Best Beaches to Discover in Mexico's Nayarit
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The Best Beaches to Discover in Mexico's Nayarit

Nayarit’s stunning Pacific coastline, rich culture and lifestyle, seafood and traditional Mexican cuisine and charming towns have made it a magnet for beach vacation lovers. But which is the best...

This Scandinavian Capital is Paying Visitors to Travel Green
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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 capital of Denmark is rewarding you to make green choices...

First LEGO Parade at Sea, Only Over-Water Swing and More on MSC World America
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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, it will have an over 10,0000 square foot kids’ area,...

Floating Restaurant and Food Festival Make a Splash in this Caribbean Destination
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Floating Restaurant and Food Festival Make a Splash in this Caribbean Destination

St. Martin is re-staking its claim as the culinary capital of the Caribbean with a splashy new eatery and the return for the 4th year of what’s become a signature...