“Set-jetting” to locations in Britain means that you don’t have to say goodbye to the beloved characters of Downton Abbey, even if the final film has been released. The clever play on words has been coined by Visit Britain to reflect how popular visiting film and TV set locations is for visitors to the U.K. They say...
Read More »There’s big news for cruisers! Shout-out to Carnival’s next ship, Carnival Festivale™, setting sail in 2027 from Galveston with immersive experiences in its pocket, family fun in its heart, and music in its soul. The name may nod to one of Carnival’s earliest ships, but this is something completely new. Think of it as a floating...
Read More »When you dream of a vacation, do you imagine towering glaciers, soaring eagles overhead and fresh-caught salmon — or kicking back on a breezy beach with a refreshing drink? Alaska and the Caribbean are two of Princess’s most-booked destinations, and they shine even brighter aboard Star Princess®.Find your Caribbean paradise with PrincessThe Caribbean is what travel...
Read More »Private, after-hours Scenic Enrich cultural events, just for guests of Scenic ocean and river cruises, take a luxury voyage to next-level privilege. Here are my experiences of three Scenic Enrich events from recent ocean and river journeys. By: Lynn Elmhirst, cruise/ travel journalist and expert. Travel in any way makes us feel special and takes us out of...
Read More »They say ’50 is the new 30!’ And now there’s a new brand of travel experiences - designed just for this new generation of travelers - with maturity, busy lives, high expectations, established tastes and as active as ever. Upscale guided travel company Tauck is tapping into the energy of travelers in their 40s and 50s...
Read More »The hotels for the hip are joining the all-inclusive trend. W Hotels, known for avant-garde design, luxurious amenities, music, fashion, and art scenes that create buzzy social hubs for creatives and stylish professionals, is bringing its "Whatever/Whenever" service, distinctive local programming and iconic bars and restaurants to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, in its first all-inclusive location. W...
Read More »Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas has launched in a glittering ceremony. The line’s latest Icon-class ship’s christening event lit up Port Canaveral, Florida. You might say it was ‘written in the stars,’ as the mega-ship’s godmother, research astronaut Kellie Gerardi, named the ship and set it on its inaugural voyage. The ages-old tradition of bestowing safekeeping...
Read More »SET SAIL ON A VACATION THAT NOTHING COMES CLOSE TO, AS CELEBRITY CRUISES REVEALS THE FIRST OF OUR 2027-2028 ITINERARIES Explore breathtaking landscapes and iconic cities with more than 175 sailings in Europe, Alaska, Hawaii, Australia, Japan, Canada and New England. From Sydney to Santorini, get ready for a vacation that Nothing Comes Close to with Celebrity Cruises’...
Read More »Winter is a great time to discover new travel destinations. Whether you’re dreaming of a snowy wilderness or the beaches of the tropics, there are uncountable travel ideas for winter. It’s a season of unique magic, from snowy cities to quiet, sunny escapes.You can explore the best places to travel in winter with Collette's expertly-guided tours....
Read More »When the holiday season approaches, it often feels like there’s only one way to celebrate: packed schedules, crowded malls, endless emails, and a long to-do list that somehow grows instead of shrinks. But it doesn’t have to be that way. More and more travelers are rediscovering the joy of escaping during the holidays, choosing to swap...
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