Surf’s Up! The Summer Games Competition Happening 10,000 Miles from Paris

07/25/2024 in French Polynesia

On the other side of the earth from the epicenter of the Paris Summer Games, one competition is returning to its roots – while still flying the French flag. For the second Summer Games in a row, surfing is part of the Olympic Games. And while many of the Summer Games competitions are spread around the French capital and even...

First LEGO Parade at Sea, Only Over-Water Swing and More on MSC World America

07/10/2024 in Caribbean

Building family fun on a cruise vacation couldn’t be easier. When the new MSC World America launches in April, 2025, it will have an over 10,0000 square foot kids’ area, complete with an enhanced partnership with LEGO that will offer first-at-sea experiences. Plus the only over-water swing ride – the ‘Cliffhanger’ - towering over 160 feet above the ocean -...

Get In On This Summer's Hottest Cocktail Trend With These Next-Gen Sips from MSC

08/08/2024

Gin is in! Cocktail culture is back, and one of the original ingredients of cocktails is having a renaissance, too. MSC Cruises has ‘tapped’ into the of-the-moment trend that’s seen a boom in types of gin and new gin cocktails.

The cruise line is introducing new drinks fleet-wide to join in its lineup of cool summer sips.

For many, fun and sophisticated...

The Caribbean's Newest Overwater Suites

08/08/2024 in Antigua and Barbuda

You don’t have to travel half way around the world to the South Pacific to experience the romance and luxury of overwater suites. Antigua is the latest Caribbean island to bring overwater luxe close to home.

The newly opened Royalton CHIC Antigua, is an all-inclusive, adults-only resort and part of An Autograph Collection, with its signature sophistication and a ‘Party Your...

The Best Beaches to Discover in Mexico's Nayarit

07/10/2024 in Nayarit

Nayarit’s stunning Pacific coastline, rich culture and lifestyle, seafood and traditional Mexican cuisine and charming towns have made it a magnet for beach vacation lovers. But which is the best beach for a holiday of lounging, swimming, snorkeling, diving and wildlife watching?

One of the most popular areas is the Riviera Nayarit, a 200-mile stretch of coastline that includes the luxurious...

This Overwater Pickleball Court is Causing a ‘Racket’

08/22/2024

The pickleball craze continues! Not content to dominate community parks around North America, the sociable, ‘tennis light’ paddle sport is taking root in holiday destinations – not just on land resorts and hotels, but also at sea, and, in the latest twist, overwater!

Pickleball on the Rivers of Europe

AmaWaterways made waves when it became the first river cruise line to introduce...

Planning a Trip to Mexico? Don’t Get Burned by Hefty Taxes on Digital Devices

09/26/2024 in Mexico

Stop and think before you nonchalantly pack all your digital devices on your next trip to Mexico. A growing number of reports warn tourists that Mexican border officials are increasingly enforcing old laws about entering the country with electronic items – and it’s costing unsuspecting travelers hundreds of dollars in import duties.

In our increasingly digital world, the number of devices...

3 Idyllic Places to Practice Japanese 'Forest Bathing'

08/08/2024 in Japan

Your next vacation may be the perfect time to take up shinrin-yoku, or ‘forest bathing.’ Wellness fans around the world are embracing the Japanese practice of immersing yourself deeply into the atmosphere of the woods, and the broader concept of spending more time in nature to improve your health and well-being.

Renowned for their centuries-old practices of ritualized baths in...

The Best New Bridgerton Filming Locations for Your Next Trip to Britain

05/23/2024 in United Kingdom

Regency romance has returned to our screens and reminded us to plan trips to Britain to fulfill our own Bridgerton-inspired fantasies. Season 3 of the wildly-popular and genre-bending Netflix series has introduced yet another romantic relationship among a member of the tight-knit family of Georgian-era aristocrats – and more real-life historic locations around England.

The country’s quintessential Regency period location is...

Reservations Open as Windstar’s New Ship Set to Mark Cruise Line’s Return to Alaska

09/12/2024

Windstar Cruises’ brand-new ship debuts in early 2026, and reservations have opened for Star Seeker’s inaugural season in Alaska, Japan and the Caribbean. The small ship cruise line last sailed in Japan and Alaska in 2023.

Star Seeker is currently under construction in Europe and is scheduled to debut at the end of 2025 and join Windstar’s 6-ship fleet in January...

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