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

Culture & History

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...

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New Battleship Memorial Exhibit at Pearl Harbor for 80th Anniversary of End of WWII in the Pacific

Culture & History

December 7, 1941, is remembered annually for the attack on Hawai’i’s Pearl Harbor that drew the USA into World War 2. But September 2, 1945, is just as important in...

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New, ‘Suite’ Stays at Sandals Resorts Take Your All-Inclusive Beach Vacation to Another Level

Hotels

Sandals is introducing its first-ever four-bedroom butler villas, brand new ‘Skypool Suites’ with rooftop terraces, more guest-favorite ‘Rondovals,’ as well as re-imagined beachfront and bluff view rooms across adults-only, ‘luxury-included’...

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France’s Christmas Miracle: Spectacular Reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris After Fire

Culture & History

Restored to its former glory and beyond, Notre Dame de Paris has risen from the ashes of a 2019 fire that many feared meant the end of an era for...

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

Before your trip Great Britain, United Kingdom

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...

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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...

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Belmond Launches First Luxury Sleeper Train in England and Wales

Luxury

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...

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

River or Ocean Cruises

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...

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Hotels that Put you at the Heart of Europe’s Top Christmas Markets

Local Events

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...

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Embrace the ‘Quiet Travel’ Trend in Laid-Back Costa Rica

Outdoor Activities

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...

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VIDEO: Size Matters: Tour of One of Europe’s Largest River Ships, Riverside Mozart

River or Ocean Cruises

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...

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VIDEO: Captain of Scenic Eclipse Shares What it’s Like to Navigate in Antarctica

River or Ocean Cruises

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...

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Explore Taipei: The Ultimate Travel Guide for the Curious Explorer

Discover why Taipei is the perfect alternative to other crowded Asian cities with its blend of culture, nature, and incredible food scene. Perfect for travellers seeking an authentic adventure without...

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Experience the All-New Sira Resort in Lombok, Indonesia

The Sira Resort, opening in November 2024, is a luxurious new retreat in Lombok, Indonesia. Nestled between Mount Rinjani and the Gili Islands, this resort offers a perfect blend of...

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Luxury Returns to the U.S.: The Regent Santa Monica Beach Opening

The Regent Santa Monica Beach is now open, offering a luxurious escape with breathtaking ocean views, world-class dining, and the perfect balance of relaxation and activity. Experience the return of...

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Sail into Luxury: The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Launches December 2024

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection launches December 2024, offering a boutique luxury cruise experience in the Caribbean. With intimate yacht-style ships, world-class dining, and access to exclusive destinations, this cruise sets...

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The Galapagos Islands’ ‘Big 15’ Wildlife Species

River or Ocean Cruises Provincia de Galápagos, Ecuador

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...

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Breaking Travel News: Mexico Walks Back Charging Tourists Hefty Duties for Multiple Electronic Devices

Before your trip Mexico

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...

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In a World First for Any Vessel, Ponant Cruise Ship Reaches “North Pole of Inaccessibility”

River or Ocean Cruises

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...

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Here Comes the Sun! New Sun Princess Makes North American Debut

River or Ocean Cruises

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...

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New Digital Border Forms and Airport Hall Transform Travel to St. Maarten

Before your trip

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....

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VIDEO: Emerald Captain Shares Why a Mega-Yacht is the Best Way to Cruise the Caribbean

River or Ocean Cruises 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...

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Why This Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line is Building a Hotel in the Southernmost City on Earth

Hotels Chile

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...

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Viking Expands in Asia with New China, Tibet, Japan Itineraries

River or Ocean Cruises China, China

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,...

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