Aug 24, 2026

Travel Stories

Adventure - 4 min read
Attention Cycling Fans: Tour de France Rolls Across the English Channel in 2027

Attention Cycling Fans: Tour de France Rolls Across the English Channel in 2027

In July 2027, the Tour de France will make cycling history in the UK. Three men’s stages and three women’s...

River or Ocean Cruises - 3 min read
D-Day Landing Beaches Achieve Overdue Milestone; How to Make Your Own Pilgrimage

D-Day Landing Beaches Achieve Overdue Milestone; How to Make Your Own Pilgrimage

82 years after what Winston Churchill called “the most complicated and difficult” military operation in world history, Normandy’s D-Day Landing...

River or Ocean Cruises - 5 min read
How Low Can They Go? Historic Water Levels and the Future of River Cruising in Europe

How Low Can They Go? Historic Water Levels and the Future of River Cruising in Europe

I adore river cruising. I constantly recommend river cruises to viewers and followers. But river cruising is facing an industry-changing crisis....

Rest & Relaxation - 4 min read
Walk on the Wild Side: Animal Encounters on the Beaches of the Caribbean

Walk on the Wild Side: Animal Encounters on the Beaches of the Caribbean

You came to the Caribbean for the beach. So did the wildlife. Throughout the islands, some stretches of sand come...

River or Ocean Cruises - 5 min read
Top “Coolcation” Travel Destinations

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:...

Adventure - 3 min read
Spain’s Summer Spectacles

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...

Adventure - 6 min read
When Volcanoes Wake Up: Travel to the World’s Great ‘Fire Mountains’

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....

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3 Sandals Resorts Get $200 Million Glow Up in ‘Great Jamaica Comeback’

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....

River or Ocean Cruises - 4 min read
Christmas in July Question: Which Christmas Market River Cruise to Choose?

Christmas in July Question: Which Christmas Market River Cruise to Choose?

It’s never too early to start counting down the days until Christmas – or plan a holiday getaway. Christmas in...

Adventure - 4 min read
Discovering the Japan You Didn’t Expect Beyond the Main Island

Discovering the Japan You Didn’t Expect Beyond the Main Island

For many travelers, the increasingly popular destination of Japan begins and ends on the island of Honshu – literally, it’s...

Hotels - 6 min read
New European Hotels in Landmark Historic Sites to Inspire your Next Trip

New European Hotels in Landmark Historic Sites to Inspire your Next Trip

London. Venice. Lisbon. Each powerhouse travel destination already has its share of iconic hotels. But new properties opening in 2026...

River or Ocean Cruises - 7 min read
The Cruise Line Breeding “Super Coral” and Other Good News for World Oceans Day

The Cruise Line Breeding “Super Coral” and Other Good News for World Oceans Day

The private island for Explora Journeys and MSC Cruises, MSC Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, is at the forefront of a...

Culture & History - 4 min read
Gaudí at 100: Barcelona's Most Famous Architect

Gaudí at 100: Barcelona's Most Famous Architect "Raising the Roof" of the City

One hundred years after his death, Antoni Gaudí remains impossible to separate from Barcelona. The Catalan architect died on June 10,...

River or Ocean Cruises - 2 min read
When Your Overwater Bungalow Sails with You in Tahiti: Paul Gauguin Cruises' Room Tour

When Your Overwater Bungalow Sails with You in Tahiti: Paul Gauguin Cruises' Room Tour

It’s a tropical vacation fantasy: staying in an overwater bungalow over breathtaking, warm, turquoise waters in the legendary and romantic...

River or Ocean Cruises - 4 min read
Do You Know Your Mediterranean A, B… Seas?

Do You Know Your Mediterranean A, B… Seas?

When is the Med… not just the Med? The Mediterranean Sea and its iconic coastal towns, yacht harbors, fishing villages,...

Shopping - 3 min read
Keeping Time: Why a Timepiece is Still the Best Souvenir of Switzerland

Keeping Time: Why a Timepiece is Still the Best Souvenir of Switzerland

For more than 400 years, Switzerland has been the world’s watchmaking and time-keeping capital. And unlike many luxury industries in...

River or Ocean Cruises - 3 min read
Holland America Launching Year-Round Cruises in Europe

Holland America Launching Year-Round Cruises in Europe

The seasons for cruise and travel are changing – even disappearing altogether! Holland America Line has become the latest cruise...

River or Ocean Cruises - 5 min read
Top Souvenirs from a Springtime Trip to the Netherlands

Top Souvenirs from a Springtime Trip to the Netherlands

Tulip season in the Netherlands is a feast for the senses: ribbons of technicolor flowers beside canals, market squares bursting...

Dining - 4 min read
Why Travelers are Following the Trail of South Africa’s Oldest Vineyards

Why Travelers are Following the Trail of South Africa’s Oldest Vineyards

For wine travelers, South Africa’s Old Vine Project has transformed a tasting trip through the Cape winelands into a journey...

Outdoor Activities - 5 min read
Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Alaska Cruise Edition)

Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Alaska Cruise Edition)

In Alaska, everyone can feel like they’re in a fairy tale. Even the one with the three bears! Wildlife watching...

River or Ocean Cruises - 2 min read
Breaking News: Princess Cruises Building All-New Class of Ships, its Largest-Ever!

Breaking News: Princess Cruises Building All-New Class of Ships, its Largest-Ever!

By 2039, there will be three new ships in the Princess Cruises fleet, the largest, most advanced ships ever for...

Awesome Travel Stuff - 5 min read
G Adventures Shines Spotlight on Global Tree Projects on Earth Day

G Adventures Shines Spotlight on Global Tree Projects on Earth Day

Earth Day is April 22, and it’s a wonderful time to share stories of travel companies that are making the...

Outdoor Activities - 4 min read
5 Spectacular Annual Flower Shows Worth Planning a Trip Around

5 Spectacular Annual Flower Shows Worth Planning a Trip Around

It’s spring at last, and our thoughts turn to the outdoors and our gardens. What better inspiration for a trip...

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Ancestry Travel Tips

Ancestry Travel Tips

Do you travel for the food? Festivals? Or maybe family? Over a quarter of travelers these days are interested in...

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