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Trafalgar Expands From Land Touring into River Cruising
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Trafalgar Expands From Land Touring into River Cruising

Beginning in 2026, fans of Trafalgar tours have another way to enjoy the expert guidance, meaningful local experiences, cultural immersion and ease of travel they’ve come to expect from their...

Disney Announces New Theme Park
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Disney Announces New Theme Park

Disney fans collecting theme park visits will soon have a new and spectacular destination to compare cherished characters, memorable experiences and new thrills. The Walt Disney company has announced plans...

When is the Jamaican Rum You're Drinking Not Jamaican?
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When is the Jamaican Rum You're Drinking Not Jamaican?

It’s only champagne if it’s from Champagne. Ham from Parma is equally exclusive. And now, some rum producers in Jamaica are causing quite a ‘stir’– working to tighten rules that...

RIU Resort-Supported Eco Project Reports Triumph for Turtles
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RIU Resort-Supported Eco Project Reports Triumph for Turtles

Over 150,000 hatchlings of endangered loggerhead sea turtles were released during the latest nesting season from hatcheries in the Atlantic archipelago of Cape Verde, including one in front of RIU’s...

VIDEO: See it here first: MSC World America Inaugural Cruise Ship Tour
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VIDEO: See it here first: MSC World America Inaugural Cruise Ship Tour

MSC World America has launched! The secret to the success of this new mega-ship is right there in the name - the first MSC Cruises ship designed specifically for the...

Cruise to the Total Solar Eclipse in 2026!
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Cruise to the Total Solar Eclipse in 2026!

On August 12, 2026, we are in for a rare and remarkable celestial event – a total solar eclipse - and a cruise may be the best place for you...

10 Tree-mendous Trees to Inspire Travel this Arbor Day
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10 Tree-mendous Trees to Inspire Travel this Arbor Day

Arbor Days vary around the world, but for tree lovers, every day is a day to celebrate the awe-inspiring vegetation that towers above us on six of the world’s seven...

A Whole New River Cruise Destination as AmaWaterways Launches 1st Colombia Ship
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A Whole New River Cruise Destination as AmaWaterways Launches 1st Colombia Ship

AmaWaterways has debuted the AmaMagdalena, the first-ever major river cruise line ship to navigate Colombia’s Magdalena River. The launch opens a completely new cruise destination for fans of river cruising...

Big Changes at the World's Most Popular Museum!
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Big Changes at the World's Most Popular Museum!

More people visit the Louvre in Paris than any other museum in the world. The French President has announced a sweeping renovation plan for the iconic institution, to the tune...

World First! Viking Announces First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship with Zero Emissions
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World First! Viking Announces First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship with Zero Emissions

Cruising just took a giant step towards becoming a lot cleaner and better for the environment and seas we love to sail. Viking and its shipbuilder, Fincantieri, have revealed they’re...

Norwegian Aqua has Arrived!
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Norwegian Aqua has Arrived!

Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship has arrived in North America ahead of its christening – and its Aqua Slidecoaster, the world’s first hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide, is already going viral. The...

What's the Castle Capital of the World... Outside Europe?
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What's the Castle Capital of the World... Outside Europe?

Castles top the list of sights we want to discover when we travel. They let us walk in the very footsteps of history, where battles were won and lost and...

Why Your Next Flight Could Come With A Train Ticket
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Why Your Next Flight Could Come With A Train Ticket

Planes, trains… and sustainability. Adoption of ‘integrated intermodal travel’ is speeding faster than a locomotive around the world, especially in Europe and Asia, and it could mean the next time you...

Slainte! This City in Scotland Celebrates 850th Anniversary
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Slainte! This City in Scotland Celebrates 850th Anniversary

Scotland’s so-called ‘Second City’ takes center stage in 2025 as it celebrates its 850th birthday. If you’ve only been to Edinburgh, it’s time to put Glasgow on the top of...

Four Seasons Yachts Picks
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Four Seasons Yachts Picks "Celebrity" Captain for Inaugural Ship

Four Seasons Yachts is set to debut in January 2026, and when its first small-ship, ultra-luxury vessel takes to the seas, it will be helmed by a very familiar figure....