May 01, 2025

Travel Stories

Culture & History - 5 min read

What's the Castle Capital of the World... Outside Europe?

Castles top the list of sights we want to discover when we travel. They let us walk in the very...

River or Ocean Cruises - 3 min read

World First! Viking Announces First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship with Zero Emissions

Cruising just took a giant step towards becoming a lot cleaner and better for the environment and seas we love...

Culture & History - 3 min read

Big Changes at the World's Most Popular Museum!

More people visit the Louvre in Paris than any other museum in the world. The French President has announced a...

Transportation - 4 min read

Why Your Next Flight Could Come With A Train Ticket

Planes, trains… and sustainability. Adoption of ‘integrated intermodal travel’ is speeding faster than a locomotive around the world, especially in Europe...

Culture & History - 3 min read

Slainte! This City in Scotland Celebrates 850th Anniversary

Scotland’s so-called ‘Second City’ takes center stage in 2025 as it celebrates its 850th birthday. If you’ve only been to...

Outdoor Activities - 4 min read

New Hiking Trail in Sydney, Australia Offers Fresh Perspective on Iconic Harbor

Sydney’s one of the most famous harbor cities in the world. From the beautiful natural harbor that is central to...

Culture & History - 3 min read

Blockbuster Britain is the ‘Reel’ Star of Film-Inspired Travel to the UK

If you’re like 9 out of every 10 people planning to travel to the UK, you’re keen to visit a...

Before your trip - 2 min read

1 in 3 People Make Critical Errors Booking Their Own Travel Online

We’ve written before about a few of the many reasons it’s valuable to work with an expert travel advisor, and...

Culture & History - 5 min read

Hotel in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Villa on the French Riviera Celebrates Anniversary of The Great Gatsby

It’s been a hundred years since the masterworks of American literary luminaries living in France in the roaring 20s epitomized...

Shopping - 6 min read

Top Souvenirs to Bring Home from a Trip to Ireland

St. Patrick’s Day may be the day when we are all just a little bit Irish, but anytime we visit...

Sea & Sand - 4 min read

Stay in 5 Real-Life Hotels in Thailand Where They Filmed ‘White Lotus’ Season 3

From Hawaii to Sicily, and now to Thailand, the hit HBO dramatic series The White Lotus has captivated viewers and...

Culture & History - 3 min read

Beyond the Nightclubs: World Heritage Reasons to Visit Spain’s Balearic Islands

Before Ibiza earned its reputation as the world’s hot spot for beach club nightlife and its electronic dance music scene,...

Culture & History - 4 min read

Scotland’s Cool-Weather ‘Coorie’ Culture

Denmark has ‘hygge,’ and Scotland has ‘coorie.’ Eons of winds off the North Sea and a bracing climate have given...

River or Ocean Cruises - 2 min read

2 Cruise Lines Implement New Age Restrictions on Young Travelers

Two of the world’s biggest cruise lines are cracking down on young travelers cruising on their own. Royal Caribbean Cruise...

Outdoor Activities - 3 min read

Dive Into Local Tradition at the Caribbean’s Only Channel Swim

For nearly a quarter century, it’s been the premiere open water swimming event of the Caribbean. And again this March, swimmers...

River or Ocean Cruises - 2 min read

The Coldest Cruise in the World? Ponant Inaugurates Icebreaking Winter Voyage

It's the first time ever that a cruise ship has navigated the frozen St. Lawrence River in Quebec, Canada -...

Hotels - 5 min read

Aruba, Antigua, and the Dominican Republic: New Resorts to Try on Your Next Caribbean Vacation

What’s better than a mid-winter getaway? The chance to test-drive a new resort before any of your friends, or try...

Local Events - 5 min read

How Hong Kong Celebrates 2025’s Year of the Snake

Chinese New Year is celebrated in over a dozen countries, but Hong Kong’s festivities make it one of the most...

Local Events - 4 min read

Don’t Miss This: The Once-in-a-Generation Tradition Transforming Rome This Year

Once every 25 years, the epicenter of the Catholic faith becomes an even greater pilgrimage destination for the world’s faithful,...

Local Events - 5 min read

Disneyland Resort Celebrates its 70th Anniversary in 2025 with Limited-Time Events

Beginning in May, 2025, Disneyland is inviting the world to ‘Celebrate Happy’ as it marks 7 decades of making joy....

Outdoor Activities - 9 min read

‘Cultivate’ Your Green Thumb in the Gardens of Britain This Year

The coldest weeks of the year inspire dreams of lush blooms and garden idylls, which just happen to be the...

Before your trip - 4 min read

Important Passport Advice For Travel this Year

Don’t let this happen to you!  I know a family who recently missed their holiday – and lost nearly everything...

River or Ocean Cruises - 5 min read

Attention Cruise Travelers: Save During Wave!

Welcome to Wave Season!  Wave after wave of promotions, offers and perks that make booking your next – or your...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 4 min read

Travel Good News Stories to End – and Start – the Year Right

It feels like we could all use some good news right now – and luckily, this year, travel has provided...

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