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Famous Hotel Chain Opens its First All-Inclusive Resort

08/22/2024 in Cancún

Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort, has opened its doors to guests. The newest resort for Marriott Hotels is more proof of two growing travel trends: multi-generational family vacations and redefining the increasingly popular all-inclusive holiday.

There are 600 Marriott Hotels around the world, and this marks the first all-inclusive in the namesake chain of hotels that’s part of the mega hospitality...

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...

How to Make Your Own D-Day Pilgrimage during the 80th Anniversary Year and Beyond

06/13/2024 in Normandy

All eyes were once again on the coast of Normandy as the 80^th anniversary of D-Day was marked on June 6, 2024 by the UK, US, Canada, and France.

The surprise landing of over 150,000 Allied soldiers on the shores of France in 1944 was described by Winston Churchill as “the most complicated and difficult” military operation in world history. Despite...

This Scandinavian Capital is Paying Visitors to Travel Green

07/10/2024 in Copenhagen

Copenhagen is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to sustainable travel. The tourism board of the capital of Denmark is rewarding you to make green choices when you visit this summer as part of a pilot program that could lead the world in helping both locations and visitors to benefit more from travel.

More popular destinations are...

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...

Meet the Captain: Seabourn Venture’s Captain on What he Loves about Expedition Cruising and the Arctic

04/25/2024 in Arctic Ocean

For many people, a visit to the bridge is a highlight of any cruise. When you get to visit the bridge while your ship is underway on a scenic sailing, or holding position in one of the world’s picturesque waters, that’s even better. But maybe the best bridge visit is when you can meet the captain and hear the perspectives...

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...

VIDEO: Stunning Scenic Sailing on Europe’s Danube River Aboard the Riverside Mozart

07/25/2024

It’s some of the most incredible scenery along the middle Danube River! One of the absolute highlights of our river cruise on the Danube through Austria aboard the Riverside Mozart was the daytime scenic sailing through the wondrous ‘Danube Snare.’

The Danube is Europe’s longest river and the middle Danube is one of the most popular river cruise destinations in...

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...

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...

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