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Spain’s Summer Spectacles
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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...

Crystal’s New Ship Doubles Down on Family-Focused Spaces
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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...

Top “Coolcation” Travel Destinations
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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:...

VIDEO: Wine and So Much More on a Scenic Bordeaux River Cruise
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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...

When Volcanoes Wake Up: Travel to the World’s Great ‘Fire Mountains’
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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....

Aman At Sea’s Inaugural Season: Mediterranean and Caribbean
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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...

Christmas in July Question: Which Christmas Market River Cruise to Choose?
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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...

Scenic Expanding River Cruising to India, Sri Lanka
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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...

Good News if You’re Flying to Europe: New Passenger Protections
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Good News if You’re Flying to Europe: New Passenger Protections

It only took 13 years! And resistance from the air industry. But finally, European lawmakers have passed updated regulations adding...

Discovering the Japan You Didn’t Expect Beyond the Main Island
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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...

New European Hotels in Landmark Historic Sites to Inspire your Next Trip
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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...

The Cruise Line Breeding “Super Coral” and Other Good News for World Oceans Day
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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...

Scotland's Greatest Summer Spectacle: the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
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Scotland's Greatest Summer Spectacle: the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Every August, something remarkable happens on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. The ancient fortress, perched atop the craggy remnants of...

The Natural Thrills of Costa Rica
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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...

Gaudí at 100: Barcelona's Most Famous Architect
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Gaudí at 100: Barcelona's Most Famous Architect "Raising the Roof" of the City

One hundred years after his death, Antoni Gaudí remains impossible to separate from Barcelona. The Catalan architect died on June 10,...

Keeping Time: Why a Timepiece is Still the Best Souvenir of Switzerland
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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 world’s watchmaking and time-keeping capital. And unlike many luxury industries in...

When Your Overwater Bungalow Sails with You in Tahiti: Paul Gauguin Cruises' Room Tour
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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...

Do You Know Your Mediterranean A, B… Seas?
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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,...

Holland America Launching Year-Round Cruises in Europe
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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...

Why Travelers are Following the Trail of South Africa’s Oldest Vineyards
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Why Travelers are Following the Trail of South Africa’s Oldest Vineyards

For wine travelers, South Africa’s Old Vine Project has transformed a tasting trip through the Cape winelands into a journey...

Opera by the Sea: Where World-Class Music Meets the Waterfront
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Opera by the Sea: Where World-Class Music Meets the Waterfront

The world’s waterfronts are undergoing incredible transformations, from no-go industrial sites to revitalized centers of urban lifestyle and community living....

Orient Express Launches World’s Largest Sailed Cruise Ship
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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...

Top Souvenirs from a Springtime Trip to the Netherlands
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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...

$500M Update Brings Guest-Favorite Feature Across Holland America Line Fleet
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$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...

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