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10 Global Harvest Festivals Beyond Oktoberfest

Local Events

While Munich’s Oktoberfest gets all the press as the world’s most famous fall festival, autumn is a season of celebration around the world. Ancient cultures thanked the gods for abundance...

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Riviera Designates World First Solo Cruise Ship

River or Ocean Cruises

Solo travel keeps growing, and now there’s a river ship just for singletons to enjoy cruising together for the whole season! Riviera Travel is launching the first-ever cruise ship dedicated...

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Sneak Peek at Celebrity Cruises’ New River Ships

River or Ocean Cruises

How is Celebrity Cruises bringing their revolutionary, ‘Edge-class’ ocean ship design and lifestyle to the rivers of Europe? The cruise line has now revealed at least part of its vision...

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7 Ways to Slow Down and Switch Off in St. Kitts

Wellness

Instead of a to-do list to check off during your next tropical vacation, the island of St. Kitts invites you to celebrate slow travel: log off, unplug from your devices,...

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Transformed Waldorf Astoria Returns as Beacon of NYC as Sister Hotels Open Globally

Hotels

New York’s Waldorf Astoria hotel is one of just a handful of hotels around the globe that’s a household name synonymous with luxury, society and history. After closing in 2017,...

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How to get Your Downton Abbey Travel Fix as its “Grand Finale” Hits Theaters

Sightseeing United Kingdom

“Set-jetting” to locations in Britain means that you don’t have to say goodbye to the beloved characters of Downton Abbey, even if the final film has been released. The clever...

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Tauck Launching Small Groups Just for Travelers in Their 40’s and 50’s

Escorted or Guided Tour

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,...

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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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W Hotels Debuts First Beach All-Inclusive

Hotels

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...

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Cruising Gets a New “Star:” Royal Caribbean’s Latest Icon Class Ship Debuts

River or Ocean Cruises

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...

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All Aboard! New High-Speed Rail Routes Between London and Europe

Transportation

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...

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Record-Breaking Art Installation Celebrates One of Jamaica's National Symbols

Hotels

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...

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American Cruise Lines Launches its Newest Class of Ships on 4th July

River or Ocean Cruises

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...

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VIDEO: Meet the Local Chef Bringing Greenland Fine Dining to Arctic Cruises

Dining

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...

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Head for the Hills! Mexico's Coolest Mountain Towns This Summer

Outdoor Activities Nayarit

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...

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World First! Viking Announces First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship with Zero Emissions

River or Ocean Cruises

Cruising just took a giant step towards becoming a lot cleaner and better for the environment and seas we love to sail. Viking and its shipbuilder, Fincantieri, have revealed they’re...

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The Perils of Posting: Reasons NOT to Share Your Travels on Social Media

Before your trip

At least not until you are home. According to one survey by a travel insurance company, nearly one-third of active social media users are at risk of a home break-in...

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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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Finland Airport Opens World’s First Runway Sauna

Wellness Finland

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...

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Scenic Announces New Class of Luxury Expedition Ship with Pre-Release Pricing

River or Ocean Cruises

Scenic Group has announced the launch of Scenic Ikon, a new class of ‘Discovery Yachts’- and the opening of bookings at special pre-release pricing. Scenic Ikon joins the luxury cruise line’s...

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The World’s Biggest Cruise Line Marks a 100-ship Milestone

River or Ocean Cruises

It sails 21 rivers, 5 oceans, and all 7 continents with more ships than any other single cruise line in the world. And now, with the naming of nine new...

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All Aboard a Tasting Train!

A new ‘olive oil’ train celebrating the fall harvest in Italy is the latest addition to a growing travel trend: combining a resurgence in the love of rail journeys with...

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Mexico City’s Day of the Dead Grand Parade Returns

Local Events

On November 2, Mexico City will transform into a river of color, culture, and remembrance as the Day of the Dead Grand Parade returns for 2025, featuring giant skeleton puppets,...

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