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VIDEO: Scenic or Emerald? Which of These Sister Yacht Cruises is Best for You?
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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...

Tips to Make Off-Season and Off-the-Beaten Track Travel Work for You
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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
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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
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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,...

The Best Destinations to See the “Clowns of the Sea”
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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...

🌏 Discover the Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia, Costa Rica & Peru – But Hurry!
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🌏 Discover the Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia, Costa Rica & Peru – But Hurry!

Looking for a transformative travel experience in 2025 or 2026? Our upcoming tours are filling fast – and with good...

VIDEO: Incredible Tulip Time Scenes from an Emerald River Cruise in the Netherlands
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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...

Unpacked: Airline Industry Launches New Era for Luggage Handling
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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...

Amsterdam at 750: Still the City of the Future
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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...

Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th Birthday in Britain
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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,...

RIU Resort-Supported Eco Project Reports Triumph for Turtles
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RIU Resort-Supported Eco Project Reports Triumph for Turtles

Over 150,000 hatchlings of endangered loggerhead sea turtles were released during the latest nesting season from hatcheries in the Atlantic...

Disney Announces New Theme Park
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Disney Announces New Theme Park

Disney fans collecting theme park visits will soon have a new and spectacular destination to compare cherished characters, memorable experiences...

Trafalgar Expands From Land Touring into River Cruising
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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...

When is the Jamaican Rum You're Drinking Not Jamaican?
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When is the Jamaican Rum You're Drinking Not Jamaican?

It’s only champagne if it’s from Champagne. Ham from Parma is equally exclusive. And now, some rum producers in Jamaica...

VIDEO: See it here first: MSC World America Inaugural Cruise Ship Tour
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VIDEO: See it here first: MSC World America Inaugural Cruise Ship Tour

MSC World America has launched! The secret to the success of this new mega-ship is right there in the name...

10 Tree-mendous Trees to Inspire Travel this Arbor Day
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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
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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...

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

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

Big Changes at the World's Most Popular Museum!
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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...

Norwegian Aqua has Arrived!
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Norwegian Aqua has Arrived!

Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship has arrived in North America ahead of its christening – and its Aqua Slidecoaster, the...

Four Seasons Yachts Picks
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Four Seasons Yachts Picks "Celebrity" Captain for Inaugural Ship

Four Seasons Yachts is set to debut in January 2026, and when its first small-ship, ultra-luxury vessel takes to the...

Slainte! This City in Scotland Celebrates 850th Anniversary
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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
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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...

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