Zelim, a maritime technology company focused on enhancing safety at sea, has partnered with British Columbia Ferry Service (BC Ferries) to institute ZOE, a state-of-the-art detection system that uses AI …
Two ardent environmentalists have transformed their passion for saving our Earth into a lucrative company that uses a floating “Roomba” to help clean our oceans. Michael Arens and David Constantine …
At the speakeasy, the cocktails are sweet, the lighting dim and the air hazy — as if the patrons really were lighting up in corner booths. Dancers and a magician …
Countless journeys on ferries, I knew full well, counted for zilch when speculating about my first cruise and what it might be like. Preconceptions, both positive and negative, created uncertainty …
There is a collective holding of breath as the elephants begin arriving. Nathan, my personal safari guide from Jabulani Safari, had driven us to a waterhole on Kapama Private Game …
We get the inside angle on the best in travel from some of the world’s most selective experts: Porthole readers themselves. Who can we expect in the winners’ circle this …
Recently, the editors of Porthole got an interesting letter from a reader asking a question: “I’ve been seeing videos online about new rules regarding seniors on cruises in 2026. Can …
Picnics and surfboards. Kids running in the sprinklers. New sunglasses and a sporty swimsuit. Maybe a vacation somewhere nice? ‘Tis the season for packing up and heading out, ready to …
Among my fond memories of my family’s annual summer pilgrimage to a cabin at Lake Tahoe was the “lake” yell. The moment a thin slice of Lake Tahoe, so blue …
The Boat Company, an environmentally conscious small-boat cruise line, is taking a stand against the destruction of one of the last substantially intact rainforests on earth. And they’re urging all …
During Colonial times, taverns served a vital role in the community. They were necessary stops for travelers, to eat, drink, and rest, and a social hub for merchants, mariners, politicians, …
Summer is a great time for group cruises with friends or family, and astrocartography can help you choose the destination. Astrocartographer Helena Woods says it’s a great time for reconnecting …
India’s luxurious Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts has partnered with Phool, a Kanpur-based startup, to repurpose the beautiful flowers used in weddings and other important occasions. Traditionally, those festive floral …
For expert travelers navigating global shopping opportunities in 2026, the landscape (or seascape!) is shifting away from generic duty-free stalls toward retail that’s high-tech, locally immersive, and exclusive. Based on …
When traveling light, looking good, and dressing consciously come together, it can be beautiful in more ways than one. The Wool& womenswear company, producer of fashionable merino-wool apparel, takes a …
It’s hard to find a better, more authentic, and locally conscious way to see The Land of the Sun than with Journey Mexico. The award-winning luxury travel company is guide-owned …
Imagine you and a few dozen new friends celebrating Christmas by watching penguin chicks take their first steps. Seals doze on drift ice and the tail of a minke whale …
I’ve always been a sucker for exotic trips with lots of exclamation points and never really focused on the U.K., figuring it was too tame and had one too many …
Last October, a cruise ship sailed 6 miles from dock to dock without the help of a captain at the helm. (A human professional was watching; he just didn’t need …
A chance to pedal a remote part of Scotland where few tourists have tread appealed to the explorer in me. I looked forward to e-biking quiet, centuries-old roads winding through …
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