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Scenic Enrich: The Exclusive Events that Take Scenic Cruise Luxury to New Heights
Private, after-hours Scenic Enrich cultural events, just for guests of Scenic ocean and river cruises, take a luxury voyage to next-level privilege. Here are my experiences of three Scenic Enrich events from recent ocean and river journeys. By: Lynn Elmhirst, cruise/ travel journalist and expert. Travel in any way makes us feel special and takes us out of...
Read More »Tauck Launching Small Groups Just for Travelers in Their 40’s and 50’s
They say ’50 is the new 30!’ And now there’s a new brand of travel experiences - designed just for this new generation of travelers - with maturity, busy lives, high expectations, established tastes and as active as ever. Upscale guided travel company Tauck is tapping into the energy of travelers in their 40s and 50s...
Read More »W Hotels Debuts First Beach All-Inclusive
The hotels for the hip are joining the all-inclusive trend. W Hotels, known for avant-garde design, luxurious amenities, music, fashion, and art scenes that create buzzy social hubs for creatives and stylish professionals, is bringing its "Whatever/Whenever" service, distinctive local programming and iconic bars and restaurants to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, in its first all-inclusive location. W...
Read More »Cruising Gets a New “Star:” Royal Caribbean’s Latest Icon Class Ship Debuts
Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas has launched in a glittering ceremony. The line’s latest Icon-class ship’s christening event lit up Port Canaveral, Florida. You might say it was ‘written in the stars,’ as the mega-ship’s godmother, research astronaut Kellie Gerardi, named the ship and set it on its inaugural voyage. The ages-old tradition of bestowing safekeeping...
Read More »Just Announced: Celebrity Cruises’ 2027–2028 Itineraries — Nothing Comes Close
SET SAIL ON A VACATION THAT NOTHING COMES CLOSE TO, AS CELEBRITY CRUISES REVEALS THE FIRST OF OUR 2027-2028 ITINERARIES Explore breathtaking landscapes and iconic cities with more than 175 sailings in Europe, Alaska, Hawaii, Australia, Japan, Canada and New England. From Sydney to Santorini, get ready for a vacation that Nothing Comes Close to with Celebrity Cruises’...
Read More »9 Travel Ideas for Winter
Winter is a great time to discover new travel destinations. Whether you’re dreaming of a snowy wilderness or the beaches of the tropics, there are uncountable travel ideas for winter. It’s a season of unique magic, from snowy cities to quiet, sunny escapes.You can explore the best places to travel in winter with Collette's expertly-guided tours....
Read More »Why Holiday Travel Starts Now: 5 Great Reasons to Get Away for the Holidays
When the holiday season approaches, it often feels like there’s only one way to celebrate: packed schedules, crowded malls, endless emails, and a long to-do list that somehow grows instead of shrinks. But it doesn’t have to be that way. More and more travelers are rediscovering the joy of escaping during the holidays, choosing to swap...
Read More »Top 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 matter how you’re traveling, bringing along Fido means extra steps to make sure your dog –...
Read More »All 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 your itch to ride the rails. Its just-announced new destinations will be served by new trains,...
Read More »Record-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 and South America, the streamer-tail, which is also affectionately known as the Doctor Bird for the...
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