Sep 15, 2026
Travel Blog
New Zealand Attracts a New Generation of Lord of the Rings Fans on 25th Anniversary of Film
Twenty-five years ago, moviegoers got their first glimpse of Middle-earth — and savvy travelers discovered that it looked remarkably like...
Lights Out on One of the Hottest New Travel Trends
For generations, travelers have organized their days around daylight. Get up. See the sights. Take the photos. Then, as the...
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 men’s stages and three women’s...
When Volcanoes Wake Up: Travel to the World’s Great ‘Fire Mountains’
Mount Etna's July 2026 eruption sent lava and ash plumes into the Sicilian sky, creating spectacular images—and temporary travel disruptions....
Spain’s Summer Spectacles
For most travelers, summer in Spain means lazy days on Mediterranean beaches, late-night tapas and sangria in sunny plazas. Summer...
Discovering the Japan You Didn’t Expect Beyond the Main Island
For many travelers, the increasingly popular destination of Japan begins and ends on the island of Honshu – literally, it’s...
The Natural Thrills of Costa Rica
If you want the focus of your vacation to be an authentic immersion into raw nature, put Costa Rica on...
Now You Can Take an African Safari PLUS Explore the Seychelles on First-of-its-Kind Emerald Cruisetour
They call the Seychelles the ‘Galapagos of the Indian Ocean’, and Emerald Cruises is doubling down on exotic wilderness with...
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes Tour of the Submarine Hangar on a Viking Expedition Cruise
Viking has two expedition cruise ships and each is equipped with 2 ‘yellow submarines,’ zodiacs, kayaks, and special operations boats...
VIDEO: Incredible! Helicopter Quest for Emperor Penguins on the Scenic Eclipse in Antarctica
The Scenic Eclipse ultra-luxury expedition ship is equipped with not one – but two, 6-seat helicopters – and they were...
VIDEO: The Best Highlights of a Viking Great Lakes Expedition Cruise
Zodiaks, kayaks and submarines, oh my! Expedition ships are opening up a whole new way of cruising and experiencing the world...
VIDEO: Dramatic Sailing Through One of the World’s Largest Fjords in the Arctic Aboard Seabourn Venture
“The best morning of my life.” That was a cameraman’s reaction to filming in one of the hottest cruise destinations...
What You Need to Know to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro
Hiking up the tallest freestanding mountain in the world is on a lot of people’s travel bucket lists. From BFF...
You Can Join the Biggest Search for Scotland's Loch Ness Monster in Half a Century
Scotland’s most famous legend… may not remain a mystery for much longer. A new Loch Ness Centre at the famous lake...
Take Flight in a Microlight Aircraft above Africa’s Victoria Falls
It’s one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. And the world’s largest waterfall. Africa’s...
Lions and Tigers and Leopards in the Woods: 5 Destinations for Viewing Big Cats
Calling all cat people! In celebration of International Cat Day, we called on a global wild cat conservation organization to share...
Epic New Routes Add 650 Miles for Cyclists to Explore the USA
New bicycle routes across the U.S. have added 650 miles of possibilities for people who love to see the world...
First-Ever, Statewide Waterfall Trail in the U.S. Opens Just in Time for Summer
Kick off summer on a quest. For the very first time, a statewide trail helps active travelers get off the...
Take a Walk on New Zealand's Wild Side on a Multi-Day 'Great Walk'
New Zealand is opening again to international visitors at the beginning of May, 2022, and for outdoor travel lovers, it...
This Entire Caribbean Island is now a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
This small French Caribbean island is known as the Isle of Flowers, the Rum Capital of the World, and now, its...
This Old Ship is the Caribbean's Great New Dive Destination
Sunken wrecks aren’t just fascinating destinations for underwater exploration or fantasies of pirate ‘days of yore’. Properly and carefully submerged, wrecks...
The World has a New Ocean to Explore
Get out a sharpie – there’s a new ocean to label on your map of the world. Or globe, if you...
5 Ways to Explore this Country’s Desert From the Traditional to the Extreme
If you missed your dose of exotic scenery and culture – or even winter sports adrenaline this year, one country’s...
One Trail Walk Takes You Across the 2 Highest New Suspension Bridges
The Golden Skybridge features not one, but two expansive suspension bridges connected by forested trails – right at the edge...
Where Will Your Dreams Take You?®
Whether you know exactly where you want to go or you’re still deciding what’s next, every extraordinary journey starts with a conversation.