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Israel’s Tourism Turning Point

Chad Martin, Director, Israel Ministry of Tourism, Northeast RegionIsrael’s Tourism Turning PointTurning points are easy to spot in the rearview mirror, but seldom do you get the sense that the tides are changing towards progress before your very eyes. In May, I did. I witnessed flashes of Israel’s tourism recovery unfold even while a conflict is...

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Top 7 Things to do at Perfect Day at Cococay

If you’re looking for thrill or chill—or the perfect combination of the two—there’s an entire private island destination for you. Pick almost any Caribbean cruise, from weekend getaways to weeklong sailings, on ships like Wonder of the Seas and the highly anticipated Icon of the Seas, and you’ll find your way to Perfect Day at CocoCay....

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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 gastronomic event in the region.  The French half of the dual-nation island of St. Martin and Dutch Saint Maarten is home to Grand Case, a seaside town...

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Top Travel Destinations Inspired by the World’s Wellness “Blue Zones”

Interest in global "Blue Zones" is stronger than ever. The regions in the world where people live much longer and healthier lives compared to the global average are not just inspiring people to take a hard look at the overall wellness of their lifestyle – they are even inspiring people’s travel plans!  “Blue Zones” is a term...

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New Sun Princess Serves Up Celebrity Concepts with its Culinary Experiences

Princess Cruises’ newest ship isn’t just an engineering marvel. Sun Princess launched in February, 2024, another member of the “Love Boat” fleet – with a slew of celebrity partnerships enhancing guests’ onboard dining and drinking experiences, in addition to her advanced design, technology and craftsmanship. Eye-Catching AdvancesThe 4,300-guest Sun Princess debuts new experience venues including The Dome,...

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Great New Rail Journeys in New Zealand

Discover – or renew – your love of train travel, and take advantage of one of the most sustainable forms of travel to explore in depth a destination renowned for its eco-sensibilities and spectacular scenery. Great Journeys of New Zealand, part of the country’s KiwiRail, has designed new rail tours allowing visitors to step off the beaten...

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Have You Visited These Lesser-Known Christmas Markets with AmaWaterways?

It’s almost “Christmas in July” – the perfect time to consider your plans for the winter holidays. Award-winning AmaWaterways offers more than 10 Holiday Cruise itineraries beginning mid-November and extending through New Year’s Day. During your Holiday Cruise, you experience more than the captivating Christmas Markets in many of the towns and cities you visit –...

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Destination focused. Culturally enriching. Carefully curated.

As The World’s Leading River Line, Viking® believes in offering you extraordinarily well-designed voyages that bring you closer to the cultures of the world. Its intimate vessels sail into the heart of your destination—where new discoveries are just a short walk from your ship.One of the best ways to immerse yourself in new cultures is to...

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How to Make Your Own D-Day Pilgrimage during the 80th Anniversary Year and Beyond

All eyes were once again on the coast of Normandy as the 80th anniversary of D-Day was marked on June 6, 2024 by the UK, US, Canada, and France. The surprise landing of over 150,000 Allied soldiers on the shores of France in 1944 was described by Winston Churchill as “the most complicated and difficult” military operation...

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Exotic River Cruise News: New Ships on Amazon, Nile

There’s a whole world of river cruising beyond beloved European rivers. Have you dipped your toe in the waters of exotic river cruising yet? Well, new ships on two of the world’s most fabled waterways give you more options to see sail into the heart of the ancient treasures of Egypt and unparalleled natural richness of...

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