

Great Plains Young Explorers Program Visits Botswana, Kenya and Zimbabwe
Great Plains, the tourism conservation organization founded by National Geographic filmmakers and explorers-in-residence Dereck and Beverly Joubert, is delighted to present its most fabulous family safari offering, the Young Explorers Program, available across its camps in Botswana, Kenya, and Zimbabwe. From gliding Read More …

Majestic Princess Emerges from Drydock with New and Revamped Spaces
After a two-week drydock in Palermo, Italy, Majestic Princess has set sail with an exciting array of new venues, reimagined spaces, and refined touches in preparation for its 2025 Mediterranean season. Guests aboard the freshly renovated ship will be greeted Read More …

Mindful Paddle Tour: Wellness At Mismaloya Arches
Casa Velas, an adults-only boutique hotel in Puerto Vallarta, now offers a new wellness adventure: the Guided Paddle Tour Experience to the Mismaloya Arches. This new excursion blends mindful meditation and physical activity with nature exploration in one of Puerto Read More …

Today: UK ETA: European Visitors Face Rising Fees
Starting April 2, 2025, the UK will implement its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system for European visitors, requiring a £10 fee, which will rise to £16 by April 9. This digital authorization, similar to the U.S. ESTA, aims to modernize Read More …

Holland America Chef Creates Longest Sushi Roll At Sea
Holland America Line created what it believes to be the longest maki sushi roll at sea on March 30 aboard Rotterdam. The effort was spearheaded by the line’s Global Fresh Fish Ambassador Chef Masaharu Morimoto, who was on board. Chef Morimoto and more Read More …

USA Tourism In Crisis: Foreign Visitors Choose Safer Destinations
The United States, traditionally a top global tourist destination, is facing a potential decline in international visitors, reversing previous growth trends. Projections now indicate a 20% drop in international arrivals for 2025, a significant shift from earlier forecasts of a Read More …

Windstar Adds 2nd Solar Eclipse Cruise After 1st Sells Out
The yacht’s position north of Mallorca affords eclipse viewers an unobstructed view Seeing a total solar eclipse is a coveted life experience for many and combining that with a chance to see it at sunset (a rare occurrence) from a Read More …

Best Airlines And Routes For Spontaneous Travelers
Upgraded Points’ newest study challenges conventional airfare booking strategies by analyzing thousands of flights across some of the busiest domestic routes. The data reveals that while some airlines increase prices as departure time nears, other carriers actually reward last-minute bookings with Read More …

The Safest U.S. Cities for LGBTQ Travelers 2025
With attacks ranging from passport restrictions and arts censorship to healthcare limitations, LGBTQ+ communities no longer experience the same level of safety when traveling through the U.S. Enter misterb&b Queer Safety Index (QSI), a yearly listing created by misterb&b, the Read More …