Explore Galapagos, Amazon On New 11-Day Tour

An interesting 11-day trip to Ecuador combines a visit to the Galapagos Islands with exploration of the Amazon Rainforest. Tourists will be lodged in comfortable hotels and explore various islands including Isabela and Santa Cruz. In the Galapagos, highlights include Read More …

VIDEO: Ways to Party on Utopia of the Seas

Royal Caribbean’s new Utopia of the Seas will get the party of all parties started with unmatched weekend energy when it debuts with 3-night weekend and 4-night weekday getaways from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, in July. The ways to party and make Read More …

Our Next Cruise: Viking British Isles Explorer

In July, we’ll be back with Viking Cruises and on a favorite ship, Viking Sky. We sail for 15 days from London to Bergen, Norway on an itinerary titled British Isles Explorer. This one is a dream come true for Read More …

NCL Celebrates Float Out of New Norwegian Aqua

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) and Fincantieri celebrated the float out of Norwegian Aqua™, the first ship in the expanded Prima Plus Class. This marks a major milestone in the vessel’s construction. Here are the details: “The Prima Class is a Read More …

Dutch Day Celebrates Holland America Heritage

Holland America Line is introducing a new “Dutch Day” experience featuring special menus, treats, and activities to celebrate its Dutch heritage. The Centerpiece: Dutch Dinner and Treats Orange Party Dutch Day reflects Holland America Line’s commitment to offering immersive cultural Read More …

China Welcomes Tourists with Open Arms and Open Wallets

The China National Tourist Office (CNTO) has announced a major improvement for foreign visitors: a wider range of safe and convenient payment options. This move, implemented on March 14, 2024 by government officials, aims to streamline the travel experience and Read More …

Cruise Croatia Has New Signature Cruise for 2025

Cruise Croatia, a specialist in luxury small ship and yacht cruises in Croatia, has announced a brand new itinerary for 2025, which is now open for booking. The new itinerary will debut with two departures in June and September of next Read More …

Beyond Cruising: National Park Travel = $50 Billion Economic Impact

A new economic impact analysis of visitor spending around America’s 424 National Park Service (NPS) destinations shows the myriad parks, monuments, battlefields and historic sites contributed $50.3 billion to the nation’s economy in 2022. In Montana, visitors to the National Read More …

Carnival’s Christine Duffy Honored for Lifetime Achievement

Industry veteran Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line, received the prestigious 2024 Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Lifetime Achievement Award. This recognition celebrates her outstanding contributions to the entire cruise travel industry. Duffy has captained Carnival Cruise Line, the Read More …