Top Travel Destinations Inspired by the World’s Wellness “Blue Zones”

06/27/2024

Interest in global "Blue Zones" is stronger than ever. The regions in the world where people live much longer and healthier lives compared to the global average are not just inspiring people to take a hard look at the overall wellness of their lifestyle – they are even inspiring people’s travel plans!

“Blue Zones” is a term first coined by researchers...

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...

New Small-Ship Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line Launches 2nd Ship; Explora III and IV On the Way

09/26/2024

During a spectacular naming ceremony in Civitavecchia – the port for Rome, Italy – Explora Journeys launched Explora II. The September, 2024 event marked the debut of the second of six ships by the lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group. Explora Journeys promises guests the opportunity to experience an “Ocean State of Mind,” connecting you with both the...

Another Mystery of Egypt's Pyramids Revealed

09/12/2024 in Egypt

The only surviving ancient Wonder of the world is still sharing new secrets – thousands of years after construction. No wonder experiencing Egypt’s pyramids is one of the bucket list trips of all time for so many travelers.

The ancient Egyptian pyramids we can all picture are located on the Giza plateau in Cairo, which is home to three main pyramids that...

Windstar Adding 2 New Ships; Introducing First Newbuild 'Star' Class Ship

04/11/2024

Small-ship luxury cruise line Windstar is growing! Two new ships will be added in the next two years to its motorized and sail-powered fleet of 6 unique vessels, growing its fleet by a third!

The 2 new ships are both motorized, and the first to launch will be a newbuild, Star Seeker, which will mark the first newbuild in Windstar’s ‘Star’...

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...

New National Park in the Caribbean is the Seahorse Capital of the World

05/09/2024 in Bahamas

Of all the creatures of the oceans, seahorses may be one of the most magical and endearing. And now, a new maritime preserve in the Caribbean with the densest population of seahorses in the world has been designated to protect this weird and wonderful fish.

Seahorses are indeed fish! But they are unique among fish species, with that distinctive upright posture,...

Hotels Showing Puppy Love on International Dog Day

08/22/2024

Being a dog lover is a 24/7/365 thing, but the annual International Dog Day on August 26 gives everyone – including hotel companies – an excuse to recognize the canine companions in our lives. More hotels than ever are pup-friendly, and for International Dog Day, a couple of hotel companies are creating tail-wagging fun and rolling out the red carpet...

Travel Tips as World-First Tourist Toll Takes Effect: Venice Visitors Must Now Pay to Enter City

04/25/2024 in Venice

It’s historic travel news: in what the country’s tourism board is calling a “unique experiment,” the famous canal city of Venice, Italy, is implementing what it labels “a daily access fee.” The controversial ‘visitor’s tax’ takes effect April 25 after years of debate and delay.

The move is a pilot project that officials hope will ease the pressures of “over-tourism” in...

Eastern & Oriental Express Unveils New Design, Michelin-starred Chef, Malaysia Wilderness Routes by Rail

05/23/2024 in Malaysia

The legendary Eastern & Oriental Express, a Belmond train, captures the essence of ultra-luxury train travel’s history and modern opulence like never before, with revamped interiors, a new culinary curator with two Michelin stars, and eye-opening, one-of-a-kind journeys through Malaysia.

NEW DESIGN AND ELEVATED ONBOARD EXPERIENCES

The revamped Eastern & Oriental Express reflects both the heyday of luxury train travel and the...

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