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Trafalgar Expands From Land Touring into River Cruising

05/08/2025

Beginning in 2026, fans of Trafalgar tours have another way to enjoy the expert guidance, meaningful local experiences, cultural immersion and ease of travel they’ve come to expect from their Trafalgar trips. In fact, with the company’s new river cruise ships, you’ll now be able to unpack once for your entire journey as your floating hotel transports you to one...


Disney Announces New Theme Park

05/08/2025

Disney fans collecting theme park visits will soon have a new and spectacular destination to compare cherished characters, memorable experiences and new thrills. The Walt Disney company has announced plans for its 7th park. The uniquely waterfront resort will be located on an island in futuristic Abu Dhabi. 

The Yas Island Disney park will combine Disney’s iconic stories, characters and attractions...


Cruise to the Total Solar Eclipse in 2026!

04/24/2025

On August 12, 2026, we are in for a rare and remarkable celestial event – a total solar eclipse - and a cruise may be the best place for you to experience it. This will be the first total solar eclipse visible from Europe this millennium!  When you combine an extraordinary natural spectacle that may be best viewed at sea,...


VIDEO: See it here first: MSC World America Inaugural Cruise Ship Tour

04/24/2025

MSC World America has launched! The secret to the success of this new mega-ship is right there in the name - the first MSC Cruises ship designed specifically for the cruising tastes of North Americans. That means you! 

But MSC Cruises is not turning its back on its European roots. Instead, the cruise line says it’s delivering the best of both...


A Whole New River Cruise Destination as AmaWaterways Launches 1st Colombia Ship

04/24/2025 in Colombia

AmaWaterways has debuted the AmaMagdalena, the first-ever major river cruise line ship to navigate Colombia’s Magdalena River. The launch opens a completely new cruise destination for fans of river cruising looking to add to their collection of exotic river cruises beyond Europe. 

With the launch, you can now cruise on AmaWaterways or other river cruise lines on the Amazon in South...


10 Tree-mendous Trees to Inspire Travel this Arbor Day

04/24/2025

Arbor Days vary around the world, but for tree lovers, every day is a day to celebrate the awe-inspiring vegetation that towers above us on six of the world’s seven continents. Whether you plant a tree or plan a walk or hike in the woods, worldwide, tree huggers like us find any excuse to commune with the trees, especially while...


What's the Castle Capital of the World... Outside Europe?

04/10/2025

Castles top the list of sights we want to discover when we travel. They let us walk in the very footsteps of history, where battles were won and lost and epoch-changing events took place. Castles were inhabited by history-makers and doers of deeds that became the basis for fairytales and legends that defined the romance of centuries past. 

As defensive fortifications,...


Big Changes at the World's Most Popular Museum!

04/10/2025

More people visit the Louvre in Paris than any other museum in the world. The French President has announced a sweeping renovation plan for the iconic institution, to the tune of about 800 million euros over the next decade. 

It’s hard to believe that the last time the Louvre had a makeover was over 30 years ago! That’s when I.M. Pei’s...


World First! Viking Announces First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship with Zero Emissions

04/10/2025

Cruising just took a giant step towards becoming a lot cleaner and better for the environment and seas we love to sail. Viking and its shipbuilder, Fincantieri, have revealed they’re building the first-ever cruise ship powered by hydrogen, developed by a Fincantieri subsidiary specializing in advanced fuel cell technology. 

That will allow the ship to operate with zero – yes, zero...


Norwegian Aqua has Arrived!

04/10/2025

Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship has arrived in North America ahead of its christening – and its Aqua Slidecoaster, the world’s first hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide, is already going viral. 

The latest attraction at sea features a high-speed powered launch that propels adventurous guests through one of two different courses across three decks. With dual slides, guests can have two unique...