Hurtigruten, a cruise line always on the cutting edge of sustainability, has revealed its updated plans for its Sea Zero project, which features a zero-emissions ship scheduled to launch in …

A road trip through the small towns of the Catskill Mountains is like stepping into a postcard, where every turn unveils rolling hills, serene rivers, and storybook villages. Whether you’re …

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 …

“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 …

We never know what life has in store for us, but certain things can rear their ugly heads to remind us of those things we have taken for granted. Several …

UNESCO has officially designated the Marquesas Islands as a World Heritage site. To commemorate the honor, Windstar Cruises invited three mayors of the French Polynesian paradise on a 14-day celebratory …

Traditional Portuguese food is made up of a profusion of seductively mouthwatering options so deciding what to have takes time. Don’t worry though, you won’t go hungry while you work …

It’s not easy to put the sun-drenched Greek Islands in the shade, but Silversea’s latest offering — Silver Ray — shines a new light on luxury cruising. Silversea took their …

Drew Dean This homegrown soul singer has become a West Indies sensation, a “Diamond in the Ruff” whose latest, reggae-and-R&B-infused album, Vibrations, has drifted up the charts worldwide.  Nevis Island …

“Help!” I called.  I was seated on the edge of a raised patio, eating a sandwich, when suddenly a furry creature the size of a large house cat climbed onto …

Cairo is an electrifying place. Loud, chaotic and very crowded, this Middle Eastern megalopolis is fascinating, yet it also can be overwhelming in large doses. It has another side too, …

It is that beguiling hour betwixt day and night, when the sky is fast transforming from tangerine to mauve and buriti trees are stark in silhouette, as we set out …

The sky was still mostly blue when a few cheeky raindrops hit the leaves of the grapevine arbor high in the hills above the Rhine River in southwest Germany. The …

When Darci Murray entered her cabin on an Explora Journeys cruise in the Caribbean, nonalcoholic champagne awaited her. “We felt like everybody else,” said Murray, a travel advisor and owner …

Chase away the January blues aboard Windstar’s Star Legend, sailing in winter from the Catalan capital to the Eternal City. Even if you’re not feeling blue, this journey will lift …

The Land of Smiles is dealing with the challenges of pollution, climate change, and the millions of annual tourists. Creative adaptations abound, and travelers can make a difference by seeking …

As more people notice the threat wasteful consumerism poses to our planet, the definition of luxury is changing — especially in the tourism industry. The old mindset (expense equals “class”) …

Love culture? Love cats? You can satisfy both those passions by planning a cat trip, visiting historic sites worldwide that house lovable felines. For instance: The Hemingway House and Museum …

Affection  Nothing brings joy like a new member of the family — and ASPCA research shows that adopting a shelter pet for the holidays (once you’re ready to share the …