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 …

Windstar Partners With Latin Recording Academy

Miami-based, small-ship cruise line Windstar Cruises is thrilled to sign with The Latin Recording Academy–as the presenting sponsor of The Latin Academy’s 2024 and 2025 Special Awards Presentation during Latin GRAMMY® Week. The new partnership adds to the line’s ongoing dedication to the Read More …

Carnival Jazzed About New Orleans, SEVEN MILLION TIMES

Carnival Cruise Line is jazzed about marking another significant milestone from the popular homeport of New Orleans as the first cruise operator to embark more than seven million guests from the port since beginning year-round cruising in 1994. When the Litteral family stepped onto Carnival Read More …

Florida Is Third-Most Instagrammable In USA

A comprehensive study of Instagram hashtag data has revealed the most picturesque proposal locations worldwide, with Paris topping almost 800 other scenic destinations.  The study by online casino website Nieuwe Casino analyzed the Instagram hashtags ‘#[location]engagement’, ‘#[location]proposal’, and ‘#[location]engaged’ combined Read More …

Long Lines Cited As Top Flying Hassles

 A survey of America’s flying public indicates that long lines at security (61%), flight delays or cancellations (57%) and long lines at the airline terminal counter (41%) are the top three most common causes of delays or inconveniences they face Read More …

New Sun Princess to View 2026 Solar Eclipse

Princess Cruises, the world’s most iconic cruise line, has added a second Total Solar Eclipse cruise option, this one aboard its newest and most stunning ship – Sun Princess, when the next spectacle takes place in August 2026. The cruise Read More …

Princess Commemorates Construction Milestone

Princess Cruises, renowned for creating unforgettable vacations, reached a significant milestone today. Their second Sphere-Class ship, Star Princess, was successfully floated out at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy. This means she’s now ready to embark on the next phase of Read More …

See Who Won: Cunard Award for Vision, Courage, and Creativity

The Eighth Annual Samuel Cunard Prize for Vision, Courage, and Creativity was awarded to Blair McKeil on Wednesday, September 25, onboard Cunard’s flagship Queen Mary 2. To celebrate this honor, McKeil was joined by local dignitaries, leaders from the maritime community, and officers Read More …