Walk on the Wild Side: Animal Encounters on the Beaches of the Caribbean
You came to the Caribbean for the beach. So did the wildlife. Throughout the islands, some stretches of sand come with company: two legs or four, from birds to beasts...
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D-Day Landing Beaches Achieve Overdue Milestone; How to Make Your Own Pilgrimage
82 years after what Winston Churchill called âthe most complicated and difficultâ military operation in world history, Normandyâs D-Day Landing Beaches finally achieved long overdue recognition of their place in...
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How Low Can They Go? Historic Water Levels and the Future of River Cruising in Europe
I adore river cruising. I constantly recommend river cruises to viewers and followers. But river cruising is facing an industry-changing crisis. And I think itâs time to face it head-on with...
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Attention Cycling Fans: Tour de France Rolls Across the English Channel in 2027
In July 2027, the Tour de France will make cycling history in the UK. Three menâs stages and three womenâs stages will put Britain on the cycling world stage. In...
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Spainâs Summer Spectacles
For most travelers, summer in Spain means lazy days on Mediterranean beaches, late-night tapas and sangria in sunny plazas. Summer is also Spainâs festival season â with two events famous...
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Top âCoolcationâ Travel Destinations
Record-breaking summer heatwaves throughout Europe have more travelers looking for cooler destinations to spend the holidays. I have some favorites. By: Lynn Elmhirst, travel journalist and expert Some like it hot! And...
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3 Sandals Resorts Get $200 Million Glow Up in âGreat Jamaica Comebackâ
A trio of storied resorts on the island where Sandals was born is being reborn as part of Jamaica's comeback. A new name, new dream-inspiring accommodations, new dining venues, new...
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When Volcanoes Wake Up: Travel to the Worldâs Great âFire Mountainsâ
Mount Etna's July 2026 eruption sent lava and ash plumes into the Sicilian sky, creating spectacular imagesâand temporary travel disruptions. Volcanic ash interrupted flights at the local Catania Airport. Luckily,...
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Christmas in July Question: Which Christmas Market River Cruise to Choose?
Itâs never too early to start counting down the days until Christmas â or plan a holiday getaway. Christmas in July reminders are a great opportunity to think about how...
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Discovering the Japan You Didnât Expect Beyond the Main Island
For many travelers, the increasingly popular destination of Japan begins and ends on the island of Honshu â literally, itâs âMain Island.â I canât blame them â so much of...
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New European Hotels in Landmark Historic Sites to Inspire your Next Trip
London. Venice. Lisbon. Each powerhouse travel destination already has its share of iconic hotels. But new properties opening in 2026 give visitors the unique ability to live inside the history...
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The Cruise Line Breeding âSuper Coralâ and Other Good News for World Oceans Day
The private island for Explora Journeys and MSC Cruises, MSC Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, is at the forefront of a cruise-industry-wide drive to support and sustain the worldâs oceans. World...
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GaudĂ at 100: Barcelona's Most Famous Architect "Raising the Roof" of the City
One hundred years after his death, Antoni Gaudà remains impossible to separate from Barcelona. The Catalan architect died on June 10, 1926, one of the most defining architects of any era,...
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Keeping Time: Why a Timepiece is Still the Best Souvenir of Switzerland
For more than 400 years, Switzerland has been the worldâs watchmaking and time-keeping capital. And unlike many luxury industries in other countries that outsourced production decades ago, the most respected...
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Do You Know Your Mediterranean A, B⊠Seas?
When is the Med⊠not just the Med? The Mediterranean Sea and its iconic coastal towns, yacht harbors, fishing villages, beaches, cliffs, and cultural touchpoints are on nearly everyoneâs list...
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Holland America Launching Year-Round Cruises in Europe
The seasons for cruise and travel are changing â even disappearing altogether! Holland America Line has become the latest cruise line to expand to year-round sailing in Europe, joining the...
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When Your Overwater Bungalow Sails with You in Tahiti: Paul Gauguin Cruises' Room Tour
Itâs a tropical vacation fantasy: staying in an overwater bungalow over breathtaking, warm, turquoise waters in the legendary and romantic South Pacific. But what if your overwater bungalow floats with...
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Top Souvenirs from a Springtime Trip to the Netherlands
Tulip season in the Netherlands is a feast for the senses: ribbons of technicolor flowers beside canals, market squares bursting with spring blooms, and river cruise ships gliding through landscapes...
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Why Travelers are Following the Trail of South Africaâs Oldest Vineyards
For wine travelers, South Africaâs Old Vine Project has transformed a tasting trip through the Cape winelands into a journey through living wine history. Across the Western Cape, the tell-tale shapes...
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Breaking News: Princess Cruises Building All-New Class of Ships, its Largest-Ever!
By 2039, there will be three new ships in the Princess Cruises fleet, the largest, most advanced ships ever for the cruise line, carrying over 4700 guests each, and dual-fuel,...
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G Adventures Shines Spotlight on Global Tree Projects on Earth Day
Earth Day is April 22, and itâs a wonderful time to share stories of travel companies that are making the world we love to travel a better place. For G Adventures,...
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Alaska Cruise Edition)
In Alaska, everyone can feel like theyâre in a fairy tale. Even the one with the three bears! Wildlife watching opportunities â especially bear sightings â rank among the top...
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5 Spectacular Annual Flower Shows Worth Planning a Trip Around
Itâs spring at last, and our thoughts turn to the outdoors and our gardens. What better inspiration for a trip than some of the most breathtaking flower shows on earth...
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Ancestry Travel Tips
Do you travel for the food? Festivals? Or maybe family? Over a quarter of travelers these days are interested in heritage or ancestry-based trips. The surge in DNA testing has...
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