Sep 16, 2026
Travel Blog
VIDEO From the Bridge: Meet the Captain of the Paul Gauguin in Tahiti
What’s it like to captain a ship that sails year-round in exotic French Polynesia? I got to ask the captain...
European Cruising After the Christmas Markets: River and Ocean
What cruises give you the warmest welcome in Europe’s coolest months? River and coastal ocean cruising doesn’t completely stop when...
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....
D-Day Landing Beaches Achieve Overdue Milestone; How to Make Your Own Pilgrimage
82 years after what Winston Churchill called “the most complicated and difficult” military operation in world history, Normandy’s D-Day Landing...
Christmas in July Question: Which Christmas Market River Cruise to Choose?
It’s never too early to start counting down the days until Christmas – or plan a holiday getaway. Christmas in...
Aman At Sea’s Inaugural Season: Mediterranean and Caribbean
Aman’s first ultra-luxury lifestyle yacht will chase the sun in her inaugural 2027 season, beginning in the Mediterranean after her...
VIDEO: Wine and So Much More on a Scenic Bordeaux River Cruise
I say ‘Bordeaux,’ and you think: wine. It’s true Bordeaux is one of the most fabled and beloved wine regions...
Top “Coolcation” Travel Destinations
Record-breaking summer heatwaves throughout Europe have more travelers looking for cooler destinations to spend the holidays. I have some favorites. By:...
Crystal’s New Ship Doubles Down on Family-Focused Spaces
When Crystal Grace launches in 2028, she’ll have more dedicated family spaces and programming than ever. That sets Crystal apart...
Scenic Expanding River Cruising to India, Sri Lanka
In October 2027, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is launching the Scenic Aura on the Hooghly River, debuting a collection...
The Cruise Line Breeding “Super Coral” 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...
Holland America Launching Year-Round Cruises in Europe
The seasons for cruise and travel are changing – even disappearing altogether! Holland America Line has become the latest cruise...
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,...
When Your Overwater Bungalow Sails with You in Tahiti: Paul Gauguin Cruises' Room Tour
It’s a tropical vacation fantasy: staying in an overwater bungalow over breathtaking, warm, turquoise waters in the legendary and romantic...
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...
Orient Express Launches World’s Largest Sailed Cruise Ship
The Golden Age of Sail is returning – with a 21st century twist! Storied travel company Orient Express made its...
$500M Update Brings Guest-Favorite Feature Across Holland America Line Fleet
Fans of the Grand Dutch Cafés onboard Holland America Line’s newest ships can look forward to finding this little piece...
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...
River to Ocean Onboard a Single Ship: Windstar’s New Way to Cruise
If you love river cruising and you love ocean cruising… then there’s a new cruise style on the horizon for...
Two New Ships, Two Ways to Cruise: There Really is a Cruise Out There for Everyone
Two very different new ships—one an intimate, design-forward superyacht, the other a high-energy floating resort—are sending a strong message. Whether...
Celebrity River Cruises Reveals Experiential Approach to Shore Excursions
The hotly anticipated new river cruise line has shared how it’s planning to offer its guests a new way to...
Princess Cruises Celebrates Margarita World Record – and Winning Celebrity Partnership
Cruise lines love to break records – competing for the biggest ships, introducing firsts-at-sea, and of course, creating record-breaking events...
Atlas Ocean Voyages’ New Ship ‘Sails’ Into the Future of Luxury Expedition Cruising
The romance of sailing cruise ships is back, and the new generation of sailing cruise ships has a modern and...
Windstar Debuts First of a New Class of Ships: Star Seeker
Small-ship cruise line Windstar has christened the first newbuild ship to join its fleet. Star Seeker represents a new class...
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