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Celebrity Beyond's "GOAT" Godmother Christens Ship; Sets it Sailing in its Inaugural Caribbean Season

River or Ocean Cruises

Trail-blazing women is a theme of Celebrity Cruises in general, and it was a triple play at the christening of the Celebrity Beyond. The newest of Celebrity's Edge-class ships was...

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Another Record Broken: Biggest Ship at Sea

River or Ocean Cruises

If you’re a mega-ship fan, you have another entry to add to your cruise travel bucket list. The largest ship at sea has just launched in a feat of engineering,...

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What Size Cruise Ship is Right for You?

River or Ocean Cruises

If you're ‘sizing up’ your next cruise trip - whether you’ve never cruised before or you’re curious about what life’s like on different sized ships – this is essential travel...

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The Christmas Markets You Can't Miss on a Viking 'Christmas on the Rhine' River Cruise

River or Ocean Cruises Central Europe

Viking has debuted a new river cruise that would make even the Grinch burst with Christmas spirit! And if you already love Christmas like I do, Viking’s new ‘Christmas on...

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Lions and Tigers and Leopards in the Woods: 5 Destinations for Viewing Big Cats

Adventure

Calling all cat people! In celebration of International Cat Day, we called on a global wild cat conservation organization to share where in the world we can get the best views...

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Dare You! Where to Eat the World's Most Dangerous Fish

Dining Japan

Prepared incorrectly, it’s 1200 times more toxic than cyanide! Yet this fish has been a treasured delicacy for nearly three thousand years - and foodies with a daredevil streak make sure to...

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The Best City to 'Go Parking' on a Romantic Vacation

Transportation

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we thought we’d resurrect that retro, ‘50’s dating cliché with a travel twist. Instead of poodle skirts and romance in a souped up convertible in...

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10 Reasons Why Guided Tours are a Top New Family Travel Trend

Escorted or Guided Tour

Even if you’ve never considered taking an escorted or guided tour before, this might be the best time to see why more and more people – and even families –...

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New "Magical Kenya" Experiences Give Visitors Insider Access to Authentic Africa

Awesome Travel Stuff Kenya

 Kenya may already be on your travel bucket list for a once-in-a-lifetime epic wildlife safari through its sweeping African landscapes. But visitors can now easily connect to its culture and...

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North America to Get its 6th MICHELIN Destination Guide to Star-Rated Restaurants

Dining

Or… why will foodies flock to Toronto this fall? That’s when Canada’s largest city becomes only the sixth destination in North America – and the first Canadian city – to...

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7 Festivals and Events that Make Hawaii Irresistible This Fall

Local Events

You may think of Hawaii as a Pacific paradise. But there’s so much more than mind-boggling sunsets over endless beaches, tropical breezes and scents, hula and ukeleles, surfing and luaus, poke...

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Cruise Travelers to the Great Lakes Could Soon have a New U.S. National Marine Sanctuary to Visit

Outdoor Activities

Cruises in the Great Lakes are spiking in popularity, and a proposed new National Marine Sanctuary adds to the many attractions of a Great Lakes cruise. The Lake Ontario National...

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A New, Underwater "Ocean Highway" for Galapagos

Outdoor Activities Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

At 2021’s Climate summit in Glasgow, something pretty extraordinary for one of the natural world’s greatest treasures happened. Neighboring countries Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama got together and agreed...

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Take a Walk on New Zealand's Wild Side on a Multi-Day 'Great Walk'

Adventure New Zealand

New Zealand is opening again to international visitors at the beginning of May, 2022, and for outdoor travel lovers, it couldn't come at a better time. 2022 marks the 30th...

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10 Amazing New Museums to Visit in the U.S. in 2022

Culture & History

From cultural giants like George Lucas and Bob Dylan, to New York’s Broadway or America's mountain peaks, to milestones in Latino and African American heritage – not to mention spellbinding...

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Dare You! Where to Eat the World's Most Dangerous Fish

Dining Japan

Prepared incorrectly, it’s 1200 times more toxic than cyanide! Yet this fish has been a treasured delicacy for nearly three thousand years - and foodies with a daredevil streak make sure to...

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Travel During Year of the Tiger: Where to See Tigers in the Wild

Outdoor Activities

Welcome to the Year of the Tiger! Once every dozen years, the Lunar New Year celebrates the largest of all cats, one that Asian astrologers describe as uplifting, brave, and independent....

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The Best City to 'Go Parking' on a Romantic Vacation

Transportation

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we thought we’d resurrect that retro, ‘50’s dating cliché with a travel twist. Instead of poodle skirts and romance in a souped up convertible in...

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Epic New Routes Add 650 Miles for Cyclists to Explore the USA

Adventure

New bicycle routes across the U.S. have added 650 miles of possibilities for people who love to see the world on two wheels.The Adventure Cycling Association, the largest cycling membership...

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Buenos Aires, Tango and More Reasons to Visit Argentina

Sightseeing Argentina

Spring in the northern hemisphere is a wonderful time to visit Argentina as the southern hemisphere cools down from summer heat. From Argentina’s remote mountain ranges, to wine regions and...

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Holland America Line Celebrates Dutch Tradition, Introducing Own Gin for 150th Anniversary

Nightlife

You may know that modern-day gin is derived from Dutch 'genever,' so it's no surprise that the cruise line that celebrates Dutch marine traditions and culture has developed its own...

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Be Among the First to Try These 4 New Luxury Resorts on Your Next Mexico Beach Vacation

Sea & Sand Mexico

Mexico has some of the best beach destinations on the continent, and four new - or completely renewed - luxury resorts may inspire you to treat yourself to being one of...

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A New, Underwater "Ocean Highway" for Galapagos

Outdoor Activities Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

At 2021’s Climate summit in Glasgow, something pretty extraordinary for one of the natural world’s greatest treasures happened. Neighboring countries Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama got together and agreed...

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3 Unique Ways to Get Active Outdoors in French St. Martin

Outdoor Activities Saint Martin, Saint Martin (French part)

The twin-nation island of St. Martin is one of the Caribbean's most popular destinations. It's the smallest place in the world divided between two countries: the south end is Dutch...

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