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Check Out the Overwater Gym on the new Emerald Cruises’ Yacht!

04/11/2024
Every generation of new ships builds on the successes of their forbearers – and adds a few new surprises! In the case of the new Emerald Kaia, the third of Emerald Cruises’ mega yachts, there are some new, standout features that will make you start planning your next warm-water, yacht-style cruise! 
 
Emerald Cruises, the sister cruise line of the Scenic Eclipse...


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...


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...


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...


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...

Sandals Opens 18th All-Inclusive Resort in Off-the-Beaten-Path Caribbean Archipelago

Looking for a luxury, all-inclusive, nature-forward beach resort experience in a mostly-undiscovered destination? Sandals has opened the doors of its newest resort – with a view down a 300-foot pool straight to the pristine blue sea off the shores of the Eastern Caribbean destination of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
 
‘Vincy,’ as it’s affectionately called by those in the know, is...

8 New Ships for 3 Sister Cruise Lines: Norwegian, Regent and Oceania

04/11/2024
Get ready for a decade of vacations with ‘new ship smell!’ And get set to soon book your place on one of three brand-new classes of ships that will change the world of cruising. Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and Oceania Cruises have together announced they’ve ordered the next generation of cruise ships. It’s the biggest ‘new build’...


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 80th 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...