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It’s midafternoon on our tour boat, now bobbing gently in the calm, cobalt waters situated just outside of  ʼŌpūnohu Bay on Moorea’s famed north coast. For our shore excursion for …

Every beer lover knows that first cold sip of a favorite lager, pilsner, or IPA just hits differently, especially when paired with ocean breezes or peaceful river views. It’s no …

One of the newest trends travel experts are tracking is a rise in “microcations” — brief getaways of no more than three or four days.  If the pandemic years saw …

How close does your cruise bring you to the real Alaska — and how close do you really want to be? That felt like the right question to ask as …

“Return! Come back, now!” our guide shouts behind us, with panic in his voice. Oh dear. Suddenly, I see not one, not two, but three gigantic whales surrounding us. They …

Without being too dramatic, Ushuaia is at the end of the world. Geographically, that is.  In the land known as Tierra Del Fuego, just at the point where the South …

Japan is renowned for its excellent train service: the most efficient, the fastest, and the cleanest in the world. Now, in order to showcase the natural beauty and culture of …

On my first river cruise a decade ago, the “wellness” options were a few guided bike tours and a sundeck hot tub. On the first ride along the Rhine, the …

Regent Craft and UrbanLink Air Mobility have just built a more convenient and connected future for coastal communities by launching a fleet of all-electric seagliders. Urban Link, the Florida-based air …

Not all vacationers are looking for action-packed adventures like white-water rafting or scaling challenging mountain peaks. These days, more and more people are seeking destinations that promote inner peace and …

The Marker Key West Harbor Resort is not only a world-class luxury vacation spot featuring three pools, alfresco dining, and private balconies. It’s also a conscientious protector of the environment. …

Victory Cruise Line’s Victory II sits in the shadow of the magnificent Chicago skyline, she and sister ship Victory I the only ships to call the city’s Navy Pier home. …

Walking through Waterfront Park near the pier, we admired the sculptures commemorating the maritime, agricultural, and lumbering history of the area. From the park, we could see the dilapidated SS …

Late spring foliage is in full splendor along the route of this horticultural sojourn aboard Crystal Symphony, commencing at Tarragona and touching the Balearic Islands, the Ligurian and Tuscan coasts …

Squinting in the chilling Arctic wind, I climb out of a small inflatable Zodiac and step onto the wet sand of Disco Island off the west coast of Greenland in …

In February this year, the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland chose the city of Glasgow to host its award ceremony for the first time in its 125-year history. It …

Leading ship-builder Fincantieri has just launched another state-of-the-art vessel for TUI Cruises. The Mein Schiff Flow is the second of two next-generation ships built for the partnership between TUI AG …

While most of the Middle East sizzles under the sun, a metamorphosis takes place each year in one little-known location. Here, dry desert scenery quietly transforms into a cool, misty …

Aurora Expeditions proudly announces that noted astronaut and aerospace engineer Dr. Sandra “Sandy” Magnus will be on board for an exciting voyage to explore the world’s most remote destinations in …

The out-of-the-box thinkers at Hurtigruten continue to make progress in their quest to create the world’s most energy-efficient cruise ship. The cruise line, always on the cutting edge of sustainable …