Sep 25, 2025

Travel Stories

Luxury

Belmond Launches First Luxury Sleeper Train in England and Wales

The Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train, is a new way to indulge in slow travel in the lap of luxury....

Before your trip

How to Get the UK's Mandatory, New Electronic Entry Permit for Your Next Trip to Britain

Beginning January 8, 2025, American and Canadian travelers to the United Kingdom will be required to apply - in advance...

River or Ocean Cruises

VIDEO SHIP TOUR: The Best Places on an Emerald Yacht Cruise to Relax Over a Drink

Three cheers to the yachting lifestyle!  Emerald Cruises’ yachts are warm-weather cruising on a whole different scale: small! With only...

Outdoor Activities

Embrace the ‘Quiet Travel’ Trend in Laid-Back Costa Rica

If the world seems noisier and more chaotic than ever to you – you’re not alone. As life gets more...

Local Events

Hotels that Put you at the Heart of Europe’s Top Christmas Markets

The holidays are just around the corner, and nothing gets you into the spirit of the season like a pre-Christmas...

River or Ocean Cruises

VIDEO: Size Matters: Tour of One of Europe’s Largest River Ships, Riverside Mozart

The Riverside Mozart is the ultimate floating luxury boutique hotel on the river – as you can see in the...

River or Ocean Cruises

VIDEO: Captain of Scenic Eclipse Shares What it’s Like to Navigate in Antarctica

Is Antarctica on your travel bucket list? The White Continent is the ultimate expedition cruising destination: literally at the end...

River or Ocean Cruises

The Galapagos Islands’ ‘Big 15’ Wildlife Species

On safari in Africa, it’s the ‘Big 5’ signature species. But on the other side of the world, in another...

River or Ocean Cruises

In a World First for Any Vessel, Ponant Cruise Ship Reaches “North Pole of Inaccessibility”

There’s the North Pole… and there’s the “North Pole of Inaccessibility.” Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot has done something no ship...

River or Ocean Cruises

Here Comes the Sun! New Sun Princess Makes North American Debut

Sun Princess has arrived in Ft. Lauderdale for her first winter season after the 4300-guest ship’s inaugural Mediterranean season. The...

Before your trip

Breaking Travel News: Mexico Walks Back Charging Tourists Hefty Duties for Multiple Electronic Devices

That was fast. Just a month after a wave of media stories about arriving travelers being dinged with hundreds of...