Special Airfares for Travelers to Explore More in Japan - and Why You'll Want To
There’s more than sushi and Mount Fuji in Japan! Travel to the poetically-nicknamed Land of the Rising Sun has never been more popular, but too many visitors never get beyond the country’s big three destinations of Tokyo, Osaka and ancient...
Read moreAll Aboard! New High-Speed Rail Routes Between London and Europe
Train travel within Europe – and to Europe from London via the Chunnel – just keeps getting easier and better. Eurostar, which operates the largest international high-speed rail network in Western Europe, has recently announced new routes that will tickle...
Read moreRecord-Breaking Art Installation Celebrates One of Jamaica's National Symbols
A 46-foot hummingbird sculpture has taken flight in Montego Bay, Jamaica. It’s the world’s largest – and celebrates the Caribbean country’s one-of-a-kind national bird, the streamer-tail hummingbird, found only in Jamaica. While hummingbirds are found in many countries in North...
Read moreTop Tips for Traveling with Your Dog
National Dog Day is August 26 – during peak summer travel. Nearly three-quarters of pet parents travel with their furry friends every year on domestic and international trips, and there’s still time to plan your next getaway this season. No...
Read moreViking Launching First Ever River Cruises in India
Beginning in 2027, Viking will add another exotic river and destination to its global collection of cruises, which is good news for devoted Viking fans looking for new places to sail with the cruise line. Unlike a number of other...
Read moreVIDEO: The River Cruise Ship with the Most Restaurants
Foodies take note! The Riverside Mozart has broken the mould when it comes to river cruise dining! It has more restaurants than I've ever seen on a river cruise ship. And that's a game changer for the gastronomically minded, who...
Read moreDo's and Don'ts of a European Christmas Market Trip
You can’t actually celebrate Christmas in July in Europe… but it’s the perfect time to plan a Christmas market visit to celebrate the season. There really is no better way to get into the spirit of the holidays than to...
Read moreGin "Over Ice:" Making the Coolest Spirit Even Cooler Inside Iceland's Glacier Tunnel
Gin is hot – resurging in popularity as one of the spirits most identified with cocktails that harness ice and botanical flavors in cool, stylish cocktails. So what better place to make this cooling spirit than inside the world’s largest...
Read moreIs This the Largest, Most Expensive Cruise Ship Suite Ever?
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed the Skyview Regent Suite on the upcoming Seven Seas Prestige… and it’s the biggest – and the priciest – suite in cruise ship history! Fares for the nearly 8,800-square-foot, 2-level suite start at (!)...
Read moreVIDEO: Meet the Local Chef Bringing Greenland Fine Dining to Arctic Cruises
If you’re thinking about an Arctic expedition cruise to experience extraordinary land and seascapes, iconic wildlife sightings, and Inuit cultural immersion… add to that list Quark Expedition's onboard Arctic fine dining experience - a gastronomic tour de force that will...
Read moreHead for the Hills! Mexico's Coolest Mountain Towns This Summer
Don’t fight the heat on holiday in Mexico this summer – escape it altogether! While Mexico’s coastal hotspots heat up for the summer, savvy travelers are moving up — literally — to uncover the breezy mountain escapes of the Pacific state of...
Read moreAmerican Cruise Lines Launches its Newest Class of Ships on 4th July
American Cruise Lines celebrated Independence Day 2025 – and started its countdown to America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 – with the launch of its newest class of ships. Sticking with the theme, the small and river ship cruise line christened...
Read moreVIDEO: Scenic or Emerald? Which of These Sister Yacht Cruises is Best for You?
Small ship cruising is bigger than ever, and one company specializes in yachts under two brands: Scenic and Emerald. But which is best for you? It is, you might say, like choosing between diamonds and, well, emeralds! They’re both gems, but...
Read moreFinland Airport Opens World’s First Runway Sauna
Helsinki is emphasizing its ‘warm’ welcome to visitors with the first-ever airport runway sauna. That’s likely the only Finnish word you know – and no surprise! Finland’s version of a steam bath is a cornerstone of the country’s identity and...
Read moreDiscover Hong Kong’s Seaside UNESCO Geopark
Travel beyond Hong Kong’s dazzling skyscrapers, historic backstreets and a skyline that ranks among the most stunning in the world. Away from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong Island, there are over 260 more islands, 450 miles of coastline,...
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