Now Available: 7-Day Grand Canyon Rafting Trips

 Western River Expeditions announces new space availability in April 2025 for their highly coveted 7-Day Grand Canyon trips. Departure dates are April 3, April 9, and April 15.“This is a rare opportunity to get on a rafting trip through the Read More …

Luxury US Stays Without the Price Tag

A new study reveals that Florida is the state with the third-lowest-cost luxury rental properties for a weekly getaway. The study, conducted by luxury villa rentals SopranoVillas, gathered data from Airbnb.com specifically targeting Airbnb Luxe properties – a category that Read More …

Top 10 Luxury US Stays Without the Price Tag

A new study reveals that Florida is the state with the third-lowest-cost luxury rental properties for a weekly getaway. The study, conducted by luxury villa rentals SopranoVillas, gathered data from Airbnb.com specifically targeting Airbnb Luxe properties – a category that Read More …

Costa Cruises Launches ‘We Miss Summer’ Promo

If the cooler temperatures of winter have travelers dreaming about the splendors of a European getaway, Costa Cruises’ “We Miss Summer” promotion is enticing cruisers to book a 2025 vacation. North American guests who book select Mediterranean and northern Europe sailings departing Read More …

Pre- or Post-Cruise: US Cities With The Cleanest Airbnbs 

A new study has revealed the US cities with the cleanest Airbnbs, with Colorado Springs, Colorado, taking the top spot.  Travel site Miss Tourist analyzed data from Airbnb to find the average cleanliness rating for the three most populated cities Read More …

My Viking Journey: Itinerary Disrupted, And We’re OK With That

NOTE: This post was originally published in 2013 but the information is timely as the topic of “itinerary modifications” gets heated. One of the best parts of any cruise experience is knowing that we travel from place to place in Read More …

Costa Summer Deal Brings Balcony Discount

Costa Cruises is offering a special “Always Summer” deal for select winter 2024 through spring 2025 cruises to the Mediterranean and United Arab Emirates. Guests can enjoy a balcony cabin for the price of an ocean view cabin when booking Read More …

Ten Reasons: Seabourn Arctic 2025

Seabourn Venture, a leader in ultra-luxury expedition travel, has revealed ten compelling reasons to explore Svalbard, Iceland, Greenland, and the Canadian Arctic in 2025. These immersive voyages offer scenic cruising through stunning landscapes, unique wildlife encounters, expert-led expeditions, and cultural Read More …

Windstar Reveals More: New Ship, Star Seeker

Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises revealed today it’s planning to send its newest ship, Star Seeker, cruising to Alaska and Japan when it joins the fleet in 2026. Windstar last sailed in Alaska and Japan in 2023 before it redeployed Star Breeze to be Read More …