Book It: 50% Discount on 2026 River Cruises

Riviera River Cruises is now offering a 50% discount on all 2026 European river cruise departures in celebration of the launch of sales for that year, as well as the announcement of a new ship, five new themed itineraries, and Read More …

State Dept. Reducing Passport Processing Times

The State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs is reducing processing times for passports to 4-6 weeks, down from our prior commitment of 6-8 weeks. This announcement comes after months of issuing passports well under the 6-8 week commitment. It showcases Read More …

Condé Nast Traveler Readers Name Viking #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions for Second Consecutive Year

For the second year in a row, Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) has been voted #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the publication’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. This achievement marks the first time a travel company Read More …

Ama Delivers Portugal To Spanish Travelers

As the cruise market for Spanish-speaking travelers continues to grow, AmaWaterways adds more opportunities to meet the demand for these popular sailings. AmaWaterways, known for its Latin Touch cruises dedicated to Spanish-speaking travelers, is adding the popular Enticing Douro itinerary to its Latin Touch Read More …

New River Cruise Travel Insurance Covers Low, High Water

It’s one of the unexpected parts of a river cruise: itineraries are actually much more detailed than advertised. This is commonly a good thing.  Experiencing more than they bargained for, river cruise travelers are happy.  Until they don’t.  When low Read More …

Lindblad NatGeo Expands Amazon Fleet

Lindblad Expeditions has launched a series of new chartered Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic voyages along the Upper Amazon River and Peru aboard Delfin III, an elegant 42-guest, all-suite ship. Locally built and sustainably furnished featuring hand-made furniture and art and textiles from the surrounding communities, Delfin III was designed Read More …

New Amadeus River Ship On The Way

Amadeus River Cruises has announced the addition of a new ship, Amadeus Amara, set to debut in July 2025 on the Danube, highlighting it as the most sustainable vessel in its fleet. Featuring lightweight construction and a shallow draft for Read More …

AmaWaterways Highlights Christmas Market Offerings

Europe’s Christmas markets are a cherished holiday tradition that attract visitors from around the globe. These charming open-air markets offer a festive atmosphere where shoppers can find unique gifts like nutcrackers and handcrafted toys while enjoying mulled wine and local treats. Read More …

AAA: Floridians Booking Holiday Travel Right Now

The summer travel season just came to an end and Floridians are already beginning to make travel plans for the year-end holidays. According to the new AAA survey, nearly two-thirds of residents (65%) plan to take an overnight vacation between Thanksgiving Read More …