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Lights Out on One of the Hottest New Travel Trends

Lights Out on One of the Hottest New Travel Trends

For generations, travelers have organized their days around daylight. Get up. See the sights. Take the photos. Then, as the...

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New Zealand Attracts a New Generation of Lord of the Rings Fans on 25th Anniversary of Film

New Zealand Attracts a New Generation of Lord of the Rings Fans on 25th Anniversary of Film

Twenty-five years ago, moviegoers got their first glimpse of Middle-earth — and savvy travelers discovered that it looked remarkably like...

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European Cruising After the Christmas Markets: River and Ocean

European Cruising After the Christmas Markets: River and Ocean

What cruises give you the warmest welcome in Europe’s coolest months? River and coastal ocean cruising doesn’t completely stop when...

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VIDEO From the Bridge: Meet the Captain of the Paul Gauguin in Tahiti

VIDEO From the Bridge: Meet the Captain of the Paul Gauguin in Tahiti

What’s it like to captain a ship that sails year-round in exotic French Polynesia? I got to ask the captain...

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Steps from Port Everglades

Steps from Port Everglades

Begin or extend your cruise escape at Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel, ideally situated along the Intracoastal Waterway just moments from...

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D-Day Landing Beaches Achieve Overdue Milestone; How to Make Your Own Pilgrimage

D-Day Landing Beaches Achieve Overdue Milestone; How to Make Your Own Pilgrimage

82 years after what Winston Churchill called “the most complicated and difficult” military operation in world history, Normandy’s D-Day Landing...

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Walk on the Wild Side: Animal Encounters on the Beaches of the Caribbean

Walk on the Wild Side: Animal Encounters on the Beaches of the Caribbean

You came to the Caribbean for the beach. So did the wildlife. Throughout the islands, some stretches of sand come...

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Attention Cycling Fans: Tour de France Rolls Across the English Channel in 2027

Attention Cycling Fans: Tour de France Rolls Across the English Channel in 2027

In July 2027, the Tour de France will make cycling history in the UK. Three men’s stages and three women’s...

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How Low Can They Go? Historic Water Levels and the Future of River Cruising in Europe

How Low Can They Go? Historic Water Levels and the Future of River Cruising in Europe

I adore river cruising. I constantly recommend river cruises to viewers and followers. But river cruising is facing an industry-changing crisis....

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Crystal’s New Ship Doubles Down on Family-Focused Spaces

Crystal’s New Ship Doubles Down on Family-Focused Spaces

When Crystal Grace launches in 2028, she’ll have more dedicated family spaces and programming than ever. That sets Crystal apart...

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Top “Coolcation” Travel Destinations

Top “Coolcation” Travel Destinations

Record-breaking summer heatwaves throughout Europe have more travelers looking for cooler destinations to spend the holidays. I have some favorites. By:...

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VIDEO: Wine and So Much More on a Scenic Bordeaux River Cruise

VIDEO: Wine and So Much More on a Scenic Bordeaux River Cruise

I say ‘Bordeaux,’ and you think: wine. It’s true Bordeaux is one of the most fabled and beloved wine regions...

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Spain’s Summer Spectacles

Spain’s Summer Spectacles

For most travelers, summer in Spain means lazy days on Mediterranean beaches, late-night tapas and sangria in sunny plazas. Summer...

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Aman At Sea’s Inaugural Season: Mediterranean and Caribbean

Aman At Sea’s Inaugural Season: Mediterranean and Caribbean

Aman’s first ultra-luxury lifestyle yacht will chase the sun in her inaugural 2027 season, beginning in the Mediterranean after her...

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When Volcanoes Wake Up: Travel to the World’s Great ‘Fire Mountains’

When Volcanoes Wake Up: Travel to the World’s Great ‘Fire Mountains’

Mount Etna's July 2026 eruption sent lava and ash plumes into the Sicilian sky, creating spectacular images—and temporary travel disruptions....

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Christmas in July Question: Which Christmas Market River Cruise to Choose?

Christmas in July Question: Which Christmas Market River Cruise to Choose?

It’s never too early to start counting down the days until Christmas – or plan a holiday getaway. Christmas in...

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Paws Up Montana

Paws Up Montana

Paws Up is now offering packages inclusive of activities that make it even easier for guests to experience the best...

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Good News if You’re Flying to Europe: New Passenger Protections

Good News if You’re Flying to Europe: New Passenger Protections

It only took 13 years! And resistance from the air industry. But finally, European lawmakers have passed updated regulations adding...

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New European Hotels in Landmark Historic Sites to Inspire your Next Trip

New European Hotels in Landmark Historic Sites to Inspire your Next Trip

London. Venice. Lisbon. Each powerhouse travel destination already has its share of iconic hotels. But new properties opening in 2026...

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Scenic Expanding River Cruising to India, Sri Lanka

Scenic Expanding River Cruising to India, Sri Lanka

In October 2027, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is launching the Scenic Aura on the Hooghly River, debuting a collection...

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Discovering the Japan You Didn’t Expect Beyond the Main Island

Discovering the Japan You Didn’t Expect Beyond the Main Island

For many travelers, the increasingly popular destination of Japan begins and ends on the island of Honshu – literally, it’s...

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Scotland's Greatest Summer Spectacle: the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Scotland's Greatest Summer Spectacle: the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Every August, something remarkable happens on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. The ancient fortress, perched atop the craggy remnants of...

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Gaudí at 100: Barcelona's Most Famous Architect

Gaudí at 100: Barcelona's Most Famous Architect "Raising the Roof" of the City

One hundred years after his death, Antoni Gaudí remains impossible to separate from Barcelona. The Catalan architect died on June 10,...

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The Cruise Line Breeding “Super Coral” and Other Good News for World Oceans Day

The Cruise Line Breeding “Super Coral” and Other Good News for World Oceans Day

The private island for Explora Journeys and MSC Cruises, MSC Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, is at the forefront of a...

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