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Spain’s Summer Spectacles
For most travelers, summer in Spain means lazy days on Mediterranean beaches, late-night tapas and sangria in sunny plazas. Summer is also Spain’s festival season – with two events famous the world over headlining a heady, heated frenzy of cultural celebrations. And only in Spain would they treat death-defying dares - and a food fight -...
Read More »Crystal’s New Ship Doubles Down on Family-Focused Spaces
When Crystal Grace launches in 2028, she’ll have more dedicated family spaces and programming than ever. That sets Crystal apart from most other cruise lines in the luxury space, which either permit but provide few age-specific amenities – or simply ban a younger passenger set. Not so Crystal Grace. Existing ships Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity have...
Read More »Top “Coolcation” Travel Destinations
Record-breaking summer heatwaves throughout Europe have more travelers looking for cooler destinations to spend the holidays. I have some favorites. By: Lynn Elmhirst, travel journalist and expert Some like it hot! And since Coco Chanel made it stylish to spend even scorching summers on the French Riviera, heat-loving travelers have flocked to the Mediterranean during the season. Those...
Read More »VIDEO: Wine and So Much More on a Scenic Bordeaux River Cruise
I say ‘Bordeaux,’ and you think: wine. It’s true Bordeaux is one of the most fabled and beloved wine regions of the world, and a trip to France to spend time exploring the wineries of Bordeaux is a bucket list trip for many of us. But ‘Bordeaux’ has another meaning. Translated, it means ‘at the water’s edge.’...
Read More »Carnival Festivale: Where Incredible Dining & Bars Take Center Stage
Great vacations deserve unforgettable dining, and Carnival Festivale is serving up an entirely new lineup of culinary experiences. As part of Carnival's exciting new culinary vision, The Next Course, Carnival Festivale introduces four brand-new restaurants and five unique bar concepts created exclusively for the ship.Whether you're discovering a new favorite meal, sipping handcrafted cocktails, or enjoying...
Read More »Luxury, Lazy Rivers, and a Hidden Cave Bunker
Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya ResortTucked between the lush tropical jungle and a secluded half-mile beach just south of Cancun, Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya Resort offers an adults-only, all-inclusive escape ideal for couples and honeymooners. Guests can save up to 55% and receive $300 in resort credit when booking by September 30, 2026 for travel through October...
Read More »The Cruise Story Everyone’s Talking About
Why MSC Cruises Is Giving You More Reasons to Go on Holiday!MSC Cruises has entered 2026 with momentum that’s hard to ignore. From a new state-of-the-art ship and expanded U.S. homeports to first-time Alaska sailings and a star-powered "Let's Holiday" campaign featuring Drew Barrymore and Orlando Bloom, the brand continues to make headlines both inside and...
Read More »When Volcanoes Wake Up: Travel to the World’s Great ‘Fire Mountains’
Mount Etna's July 2026 eruption sent lava and ash plumes into the Sicilian sky, creating spectacular images—and temporary travel disruptions. Volcanic ash interrupted flights at the local Catania Airport. Luckily, hotels, restaurants, archaeological sites, beaches, and coastal towns across eastern Sicily continued operating normally for those whose outbound flights were delayed. But the eruption reminds us that...
Read More »Aman At Sea’s Inaugural Season: Mediterranean and Caribbean
Aman’s first ultra-luxury lifestyle yacht will chase the sun in her inaugural 2027 season, beginning in the Mediterranean after her mid-year launch, followed by a Caribbean winter season. The Amangati will sail a series of 5- to 8-night itineraries in both regions. The hotel and resort brand that’s introducing its legendary philosophy to ultra-luxury, small-ship cruising has...
Read More »3 Sandals Resorts Get $200 Million Glow Up in ‘Great Jamaica Comeback’
A trio of storied resorts on the island where Sandals was born is being reborn as part of Jamaica's comeback. A new name, new dream-inspiring accommodations, new dining venues, new menus, and new experiences celebrate Jamaican culture, cuisine, and natural beauty across the three properties. Sandals Royal Caribbean is being renamed Sandals Caribbean Cay. Plus, the...
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