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Like many who try a multi-day bike trip for the first time, I felt both excited and intimidated by the idea of cycling for two or three hours a day. …

Plunging into freezing lakes, meditating in snowy valleys and swimming outdoors in the heart of winter aren’t everyone’s cup of (iced) tea, but there’s a reason why “cold-immersion” holidays are …

Always at the forefront of ecological education, the nonprofit MSC Foundation continues to expand its research into coral reef restoration. At a three-day workshop, MSC officials disclosed its future plans …

Who doesn’t remember sitting through history class in elementary school wondering how historical events actually took place? My imagination often ran wild as I went down my imaginary rabbit hole, …

MSC Cruises is one of the most family-friendly cruise lines in operation today, and you can see this in everything they do. With five onboard kids clubs for children ages …

Dining on MSC World America comes with new included restaurant options and several never-heard-of specialty dining venues on board.

If you detest being dive-bombed by gnats and mosquitoes but can’t stand the smell of over-the-counter insect repellents, noted herbal medicine expert Gudrun Snyder has solved your problem — and …

Rascal Voyages just launched its newest cruise in which guests learn about coral reefs, and even participate in conserving these precious and endangered marine systems. The 5-day conservation voyage explores …

One version of me stands in the bitter cold of Interior Alaska, bundled in layers of wool and puffy insulation, breath swirling around me in a cloud as I stare …

Gangways have retracted, ropes cast off and the propellers now churn. You’re on deck to fully enjoy sailaway, but what can be seen on shore as you glide from the …

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is celebrating a maritime milestone with a voyage going halfway around the icy continent of Antarctica. The ultra-modern expedition ship HANSEATIC inspiration began its semi-circumnavigation on January 28, …

“I can’t believe I have to drive through Canada to get to here,” I mused while waiting at the Point Roberts–Boundary Bay border crossing. My quest to find the quirky …

Victory Cruise Lines , known for small-ship, all-inclusive voyages, will offer over 75 shore excursions during its 2025 season, featuring cultural landmarks, outdoor adventures, and culinary experiences along the Great …

MSC Cruises has named actress and television host Drew Barrymore as the godmother of its new U.S. flagship, MSC World America. Barrymore will officially name the ship during a ceremony …

Europe’s largest river cruise operator, CroisiEurope, has unveiled plans to debut a new luxury ship on the Amazon in early 2027. The vessel is the company’s first newbuild since 2020 …

Le Commandant Charcot, the world’s only luxury icebreaker, has been named to the inaugural Forbes Travel Guide “Edge List,” a new distinction highlighting travel experiences that go beyond traditional luxury. …

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announced plans to expand its fleet with the addition of three new Super Ships to launch in 2027. These new ships will complete Uniworld’s transition to …

MSC Cruises has unveiled its 2025 summer itineraries, offering new cruises and familiar favorites across the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Northern Europe. The company’s new flagship, MSC World America, will debut …

The Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has just announced the launch of its second LNG-poweredship for Princess Cruises. Star Princess, sister ship to Sun Princess, is the second-largest cruise vessel ever built …

STAY TUNED!We’ll be aboard MSC World America‘s April inaugural and will report on what it’s like aboard the ship here. Our coverage of MSC World America MSC World America Unveiled in …