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Why Your Next Flight Could Come With A Train Ticket

Transportation

Planes, trains… and sustainability. Adoption of ‘integrated intermodal travel’ is speeding faster than a locomotive around the world, especially in Europe and Asia, and it could mean the next time you...

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Slainte! This City in Scotland Celebrates 850th Anniversary

Culture & History

Scotland’s so-called ‘Second City’ takes center stage in 2025 as it celebrates its 850th birthday. If you’ve only been to Edinburgh, it’s time to put Glasgow on the top of...

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New Hiking Trail in Sydney, Australia Offers Fresh Perspective on Iconic Harbor

Outdoor Activities Sydney

Sydney’s one of the most famous harbor cities in the world. From the beautiful natural harbor that is central to Sydney’s identity to the unmistakeable silhouette of the Sydney Opera...

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Four Seasons Yachts Picks "Celebrity" Captain for Inaugural Ship

River or Ocean Cruises

Four Seasons Yachts is set to debut in January 2026, and when its first small-ship, ultra-luxury vessel takes to the seas, it will be helmed by a very familiar figure....

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Hotel in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Villa on the French Riviera Celebrates Anniversary of The Great Gatsby

Culture & History Côte d'Azur, France

It’s been a hundred years since the masterworks of American literary luminaries living in France in the roaring 20s epitomized and inspired the modern era of American travel to Europe....

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1 in 3 People Make Critical Errors Booking Their Own Travel Online

Before your trip

We’ve written before about a few of the many reasons it’s valuable to work with an expert travel advisor, and a new study has just revealed one more: a third...

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Blockbuster Britain is the ‘Reel’ Star of Film-Inspired Travel to the UK

Culture & History New Britain, Connecticut

If you’re like 9 out of every 10 people planning to travel to the UK, you’re keen to visit a film or TV location during your trip. And it’s no...

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Top Souvenirs to Bring Home from a Trip to Ireland

Shopping Ireland

St. Patrick’s Day may be the day when we are all just a little bit Irish, but anytime we visit Ireland, we can bring home a little bit of Ireland...

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Scotland’s Cool-Weather ‘Coorie’ Culture

Culture & History Scotland, Missouri

Denmark has ‘hygge,’ and Scotland has ‘coorie.’ Eons of winds off the North Sea and a bracing climate have given both countries enticing traditions for staying cozy and cheerful year-round....

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Beyond the Nightclubs: World Heritage Reasons to Visit Spain’s Balearic Islands

Culture & History Spain

Before Ibiza earned its reputation as the world’s hot spot for beach club nightlife and its electronic dance music scene, the Balearic Islands stayed under the radar of all but...

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Stay in 5 Real-Life Hotels in Thailand Where They Filmed ‘White Lotus’ Season 3

Sea & Sand Thailand

From Hawaii to Sicily, and now to Thailand, the hit HBO dramatic series The White Lotus has captivated viewers and inspired travelers with its double appeal of intrigue in luxury...

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This Popular Ocean Cruise Line is Launching River Cruises!

River or Ocean Cruises

If you love Celebrity Cruises on the seas and have always thought of taking a river cruise, mark 2027 on your calendar. That’s when Celebrity River Cruises is launching –...

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Dive Into Local Tradition at the Caribbean’s Only Channel Swim

Outdoor Activities St Kitts and Nevis

For nearly a quarter century, it’s been the premiere open water swimming event of the Caribbean. And again this March, swimmers from around the world challenge themselves on the Nevis to...

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Aruba, Antigua, and the Dominican Republic: New Resorts to Try on Your Next Caribbean Vacation

Hotels

What’s better than a mid-winter getaway? The chance to test-drive a new resort before any of your friends, or try a new, tropical destination. Ask us about your best options...

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Don’t Miss This: The Once-in-a-Generation Tradition Transforming Rome This Year

Local Events Rome, Italy

Once every 25 years, the epicenter of the Catholic faith becomes an even greater pilgrimage destination for the world’s faithful, with a Holy Year. Jubilees have been part of Church...

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How Hong Kong Celebrates 2025’s Year of the Snake

Local Events Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Chinese New Year is celebrated in over a dozen countries, but Hong Kong’s festivities make it one of the most exciting, colorful, flavorful places in the world to ring in...

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Breaking Travel News: Mexico Walks Back Charging Tourists Hefty Duties for Multiple Electronic Devices

Before your trip Mexico

That was fast. Just a month after a wave of media stories about arriving travelers being dinged with hundreds of dollars in duties for their devices, Mexican authorities say they...

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Here Comes the Sun! New Sun Princess Makes North American Debut

River or Ocean Cruises

Sun Princess has arrived in Ft. Lauderdale for her first winter season after the 4300-guest ship’s inaugural Mediterranean season. The latest “Love Boat” to join the Princess Cruises fleet has...

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The Galapagos Islands’ ‘Big 15’ Wildlife Species

River or Ocean Cruises Galápagos

On safari in Africa, it’s the ‘Big 5’ signature species. But on the other side of the world, in another extraordinary landscape, the can’t miss, iconic wildlife is summed up...

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New Digital Border Forms and Airport Hall Transform Travel to St. Maarten

Before your trip

New digital border processing and hall at SXM airport mean arriving for your next trip to the Caribbean’s famous twin-nation island will be faster, easier, and better than ever before....

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Why This Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line is Building a Hotel in the Southernmost City on Earth

Hotels 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...

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Planning a Trip to Mexico? Don’t Get Burned by Hefty Taxes on Digital Devices

Before your trip Mexico

Stop and think before you nonchalantly pack all your digital devices on your next trip to Mexico. A growing number of reports warn tourists that Mexican border officials are increasingly...

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Expedition Cruise Line Introduces "Only at the Poles" Dining Experience

Dining

Atlas Ocean Voyages, the small-ship cruise line that expanded the concept of expedition cruising from remote, polar exploration to include concepts like its ‘Epicurean Expeditions,’ has debuted “The Explorer’s Table.”...

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New Small-Ship Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line Launches 2nd Ship; Explora III and IV On the Way

River or Ocean Cruises

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...

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