Jul 01, 2025
Travel Stories
Discover Hong Kong’s Seaside UNESCO Geopark
Travel beyond Hong Kong’s dazzling skyscrapers, historic backstreets and a skyline that ranks among the most stunning in the world....
Finland Airport Opens World’s First Runway Sauna
Helsinki is emphasizing its ‘warm’ welcome to visitors with the first-ever airport runway sauna. That’s likely the only Finnish word...
The Perils of Posting: Reasons NOT to Share Your Travels on Social Media
At least not until you are home. According to one survey by a travel insurance company, nearly one-third of active...
VIDEO: Scenic or Emerald? Which of These Sister Yacht Cruises is Best for You?
Small ship cruising is bigger than ever, and one company specializes in yachts under two brands: Scenic and Emerald. But which...
The Best Destinations to See the “Clowns of the Sea”
Puffins are a lot like penguins: among the most beloved, iconic and recognizable seabirds – yet occupying the opposite ends...
Tips to Make Off-Season and Off-the-Beaten Track Travel Work for You
It’s time to go ‘off’ travel. Yes, you read that right. Two of the smartest trends in travel are about...
Longest, Tallest and One-of-a-Kind: Royal Caribbean’s Newest ‘Perfect Day’ Plus New Beach Resorts
“Bigger and bolder than anything” Royal Caribbean has done yet. That’s how the cruise line is describing Perfect Day Mexico,...
Caviar and Other Ways this U.S. Airline is Flying High
Competition between airlines is heating up, and a U.S.-based airline is the latest to up the ante to attract guests,...
Unpacked: Airline Industry Launches New Era for Luggage Handling
Compared to many aspects of air travel, modernizing baggage handling seems, well, pretty ‘delayed.’ Am I the only person who...
VIDEO: Incredible Tulip Time Scenes from an Emerald River Cruise in the Netherlands
Windmills and tulips and river cruising, oh my! Springtime serves up the most iconic sights and moments of Dutch culture...
Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th Birthday in Britain
If the famous line, "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune,...
Amsterdam at 750: Still the City of the Future
In 1275, no one could ever have imagined that a simple dam on the Amstel River would become a city...
Trafalgar Expands From Land Touring into River Cruising
Beginning in 2026, fans of Trafalgar tours have another way to enjoy the expert guidance, meaningful local experiences, cultural immersion...
Cruise to the Total Solar Eclipse in 2026!
On August 12, 2026, we are in for a rare and remarkable celestial event – a total solar eclipse -...
10 Tree-mendous Trees to Inspire Travel this Arbor Day
Arbor Days vary around the world, but for tree lovers, every day is a day to celebrate the awe-inspiring vegetation...
A Whole New River Cruise Destination as AmaWaterways Launches 1st Colombia Ship
AmaWaterways has debuted the AmaMagdalena, the first-ever major river cruise line ship to navigate Colombia’s Magdalena River. The launch opens...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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