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Expedition Cruise Line Introduces "Only at the Poles" Dining Experience

09/26/2024

Atlas Ocean Voyages, the small-ship cruise line that expanded the concept of expedition cruising from remote, polar exploration to include concepts like its ‘Epicurean Expeditions,’ has debuted “The Explorer’s Table.” It’s a new, specialty dining option only available to guests on its ships in Antarctica and the High Arctic. 

An exclusive Omakase-style dining experience, The Explorer’s Table will present global culinary...


Why This Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line is Building a Hotel in the Southernmost City on Earth

10/10/2024 in Chile

Silversea is taking a groundbreaking approach to ultra-luxury Antarctic expedition cruising – literally! The cruise line has broken ground on a hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile, to create a seamlessly deluxe experience for its guests on their voyages to the White Continent.

Silversea is the only cruise line that homeports from Puerto Williams during the Antarctic season. And the new, 150-room...


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...

Fun Facts About Norway’s Fjords

07/25/2024 in Norway
Norway is so famous for its fjords, the Norwegian word has become part of the international travel dialect. In languages around the world, ‘fjord’ means a deep, natural sea channel reaching far inland, surrounded by dramatic cliffs carved millennia ago by glaciers on their way to the sea.
 
According to Visit Norway, the word ‘fjord’ has Viking roots, relating...

New Experiences in Australia that Connect You to Indigenous Culture

08/22/2024 in Australia

A new selection of activities for visitors to Australia allow you to experience the country’s history and nature, with the added richness of Aboriginal culture.  

Australia’s Aboriginal people are the island continent's original inhabitants, with a history that dates back over 65,000 years. That makes them one of the world’s oldest continuous cultures. A revival of Australian indigenous cultural practices, oral...


Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Launches 2nd Ultra-Luxury Superyacht

09/26/2024

The first and only luxury hotel company to take to the sea has welcomed Ilma, its second newbuild, ultra-luxury ‘superyacht’. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s latest small ship is host to fewer than 500 guests in its 224 ‘airy and intuitive’ suites, all with private terraces providing direct access to the sea. 

The Ilma also offers guests world-class dining curated by MICHELIN-starred...


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...

This Hotel Gives You Access to Rome's Gardens and Private Villas with Top Horticulturalists

05/09/2024 in Rome
Rome’s iconic history, culture, and ‘dolce vita’ come to life in its green spaces, and one of the city’s luxury hotels is letting guests immerse themselves in some of its legendary gardens and access private villas guided by local horticultural experts.
 
Imagine visiting the renowned Borghese, Vatican and Tivoli gardens as well as some of the Eternal City’s private homes with...

New Travel Rules for Dogs Entering (or Returning to) the U.S. Take Effect This Summer

05/23/2024
It’s a dog’s life when it comes to traveling with man’s best friend. More and more people consider their canine companions something they can’t leave home without – even when traveling internationally. But new rules for both American pooches returning home, AND pets of visitors coming into the U.S. will mean dog owners have more hoops to jump through.
 
The new...