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Holland America Line Hosts 1st Pro Pickleball Invitational on a Private Island
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Holland America Line Hosts 1st Pro Pickleball Invitational on a Private Island

The pickleball takeover of cruising seems complete with news that Holland America Line is set to host the first-ever Professional...

Sea Turtles, Cenote Symphonies, and Carnival of the Senses: Caribbean Resorts Go Hyper Local
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Sea Turtles, Cenote Symphonies, and Carnival of the Senses: Caribbean Resorts Go Hyper Local

A new generation of Caribbean resorts is delving deep — sometimes literally — into the nature, culture and traditions of...

VIDEO: You Can’t Book a Room on this River Cruise Ship
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VIDEO: You Can’t Book a Room on this River Cruise Ship

Take a video tour of the new cruise ship – the first of a whole new cruise line - that’s...

3 Ways to Chase the Northern Lights
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3 Ways to Chase the Northern Lights

The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, are Mother Nature’s own light show, one of travel's most mesmerizing natural phenomena that...

Baroque to Biohacking: the New Wellness Scene in Vienna's Luxury Hotels
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Baroque to Biohacking: the New Wellness Scene in Vienna's Luxury Hotels

Vienna has spent centuries perfecting the art of living well. Coffee and cake in chandeliered cafés. Music, art and architecture...

2 New Openings Continue to Redefine All-Inclusive Resort Vacations
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2 New Openings Continue to Redefine All-Inclusive Resort Vacations

Two new Caribbean resort openings show travelers just how far the concept of the all-inclusive holiday is stretching, with lifestyle...

Four Seasons Opens 2nd Resort in Greece; 3rd on the Way
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Four Seasons Opens 2nd Resort in Greece; 3rd on the Way

Greece’s ancient coastlines, history and modern lifestyle retain evergreen travel charm; no wonder Four Seasons has opened its second Greek...

From Epic to Film to Real Life: How to Take your Own Greek Odyssey
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From Epic to Film to Real Life: How to Take your Own Greek Odyssey

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey put one of the world’s oldest travel stories back on the big screen in 2026—and launched...

‘Ditch’ the Boots: Switzerland’s Barefoot Hiking Revival
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‘Ditch’ the Boots: Switzerland’s Barefoot Hiking Revival

Switzerland’s famous for its snowy peaks and picturesque slopes. It’s home to some of the world’s chicest ski resorts and...

The Only Country Celebrating the Autumn Equinox as a National Holiday
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The Only Country Celebrating the Autumn Equinox as a National Holiday

Many cultures have fall festivals, but only one makes the arrival of astronomical autumn a national holiday: Shubun no Hi....

Royal Caribbean Group Buys 50% of Sandals Resorts- A Game Changer for the Caribbean and Global Cruising?
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Royal Caribbean Group Buys 50% of Sandals Resorts- A Game Changer for the Caribbean and Global Cruising?

Caribbean cruising - and beyond! - may have changed forever. Royal Caribbean Group -which also owns Celebrity Cruises and Silversea...

Italian Wine Beyond Tuscany: 3 Other Regions Worth Drinking In
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Italian Wine Beyond Tuscany: 3 Other Regions Worth Drinking In

We love Tuscany, too. But Italy has 20 wine-producing regions. Why should Chianti have all the fun? Head north, east,...

VIDEO From the Bridge: Meet the Captain of the Paul Gauguin in Tahiti
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VIDEO From the Bridge: Meet the Captain of the Paul Gauguin in Tahiti

What’s it like to captain a ship that sails year-round in exotic French Polynesia? I got to ask the captain...

New Zealand Attracts a New Generation of Lord of the Rings Fans on 25th Anniversary of Film
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New Zealand Attracts a New Generation of Lord of the Rings Fans on 25th Anniversary of Film

Twenty-five years ago, moviegoers got their first glimpse of Middle-earth — and savvy travelers discovered that it looked remarkably like...

Lights Out on One of the Hottest New Travel Trends
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Lights Out on One of the Hottest New Travel Trends

For generations, travelers have organized their days around daylight. Get up. See the sights. Take the photos. Then, as the...

European Cruising After the Christmas Markets: River and Ocean
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European Cruising After the Christmas Markets: River and Ocean

What cruises give you the warmest welcome in Europe’s coolest months? River and coastal ocean cruising doesn’t completely stop when...

How Low Can They Go? Historic Water Levels and the Future of River Cruising in Europe
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How Low Can They Go? Historic Water Levels and the Future of River Cruising in Europe

I adore river cruising. I constantly recommend river cruises to viewers and followers. But river cruising is facing an industry-changing crisis....

Attention Cycling Fans: Tour de France Rolls Across the English Channel in 2027
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Attention Cycling Fans: Tour de France Rolls Across the English Channel in 2027

In July 2027, the Tour de France will make cycling history in the UK. Three men’s stages and three women’s...

Walk on the Wild Side: Animal Encounters on the Beaches of the Caribbean
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Walk on the Wild Side: Animal Encounters on the Beaches of the Caribbean

You came to the Caribbean for the beach. So did the wildlife. Throughout the islands, some stretches of sand come...

D-Day Landing Beaches Achieve Overdue Milestone; How to Make Your Own Pilgrimage
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D-Day Landing Beaches Achieve Overdue Milestone; How to Make Your Own Pilgrimage

82 years after what Winston Churchill called “the most complicated and difficult” military operation in world history, Normandy’s D-Day Landing...

Christmas in July Question: Which Christmas Market River Cruise to Choose?
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Christmas in July Question: Which Christmas Market River Cruise to Choose?

It’s never too early to start counting down the days until Christmas – or plan a holiday getaway. Christmas in...

Aman At Sea’s Inaugural Season: Mediterranean and Caribbean
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Aman At Sea’s Inaugural Season: Mediterranean and Caribbean

Aman’s first ultra-luxury lifestyle yacht will chase the sun in her inaugural 2027 season, beginning in the Mediterranean after her...

When Volcanoes Wake Up: Travel to the World’s Great ‘Fire Mountains’
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When Volcanoes Wake Up: Travel to the World’s Great ‘Fire Mountains’

Mount Etna's July 2026 eruption sent lava and ash plumes into the Sicilian sky, creating spectacular images—and temporary travel disruptions....

VIDEO: Wine and So Much More on a Scenic Bordeaux River Cruise
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VIDEO: Wine and So Much More on a Scenic Bordeaux River Cruise

I say ‘Bordeaux,’ and you think: wine. It’s true Bordeaux is one of the most fabled and beloved wine regions...