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VIDEO: The River Cruise Ship with the Most Restaurants
VIDEO: The River Cruise Ship with the Most Restaurants

Foodies take note! The Riverside Mozart has broken the mould when it comes to river cruise dining! It has more restaurants than I've ever seen on a river cruise ship....

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Gin
Gin "Over Ice:" Making the Coolest Spirit Even Cooler Inside Iceland's Glacier Tunnel

Gin is hot – resurging in popularity as one of the spirits most identified with cocktails that harness ice and botanical flavors in cool, stylish cocktails. So what better place...

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Viking Launching First Ever River Cruises in India
Viking Launching First Ever River Cruises in India

Beginning in 2027, Viking will add another exotic river and destination to its global collection of cruises, which is good news for devoted Viking fans looking for new places to...

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Do's and Don'ts of a European Christmas Market Trip
Do's and Don'ts of a European Christmas Market Trip

You can’t actually celebrate Christmas in July in Europe… but it’s the perfect time to plan a Christmas market visit to celebrate the season. There really is no better way...

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American Cruise Lines Launches its Newest Class of Ships on 4th July
American Cruise Lines Launches its Newest Class of Ships on 4th July

American Cruise Lines celebrated Independence Day 2025 – and started its countdown to America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 – with the launch of its newest class of ships. Sticking with...

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VIDEO: Meet the Local Chef Bringing Greenland Fine Dining to Arctic Cruises
VIDEO: Meet the Local Chef Bringing Greenland Fine Dining to Arctic Cruises

If you’re thinking about an Arctic expedition cruise to experience extraordinary land and seascapes, iconic wildlife sightings, and Inuit cultural immersion… add to that list Quark Expedition's onboard Arctic fine...

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Is This the Largest, Most Expensive Cruise Ship Suite Ever?
Is This the Largest, Most Expensive Cruise Ship Suite Ever?

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed the Skyview Regent Suite on the upcoming Seven Seas Prestige… and it’s the biggest – and the priciest – suite in cruise ship history!...

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Head for the Hills! Mexico's Coolest Mountain Towns This Summer
Head for the Hills! Mexico's Coolest Mountain Towns This Summer

Don’t fight the heat on holiday in Mexico this summer – escape it altogether! While Mexico’s coastal hotspots heat up for the summer, savvy travelers are moving up — literally — to...

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VIDEO: Scenic or Emerald? Which of These Sister Yacht Cruises is Best for You?
VIDEO: Scenic or Emerald? Which of These Sister Yacht Cruises is Best for You?

Small ship cruising is bigger than ever, and one company specializes in yachts under two brands: Scenic and Emerald. But which is best for you? It is, you might say, like...

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The Perils of Posting: Reasons NOT to Share Your Travels on Social Media
The Perils of Posting: Reasons NOT to Share Your Travels on Social Media

At least not until you are home. According to one survey by a travel insurance company, nearly one-third of active social media users are at risk of a home break-in...

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Discover Hong Kong’s Seaside UNESCO Geopark
Discover Hong Kong’s Seaside UNESCO Geopark

Travel beyond Hong Kong’s dazzling skyscrapers, historic backstreets and a skyline that ranks among the most stunning in the world. Away from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong Island,...

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Finland Airport Opens World’s First Runway Sauna
Finland Airport Opens World’s First Runway Sauna

Helsinki is emphasizing its ‘warm’ welcome to visitors with the first-ever airport runway sauna. That’s likely the only Finnish word you know – and no surprise! Finland’s version of a...

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Tips to Make Off-Season and Off-the-Beaten Track Travel Work for You
Tips to Make Off-Season and Off-the-Beaten Track Travel Work for You

It’s time to go ‘off’ travel. Yes, you read that right. Two of the smartest trends in travel are about visiting bucket list destinations when everyone else isn’t, and finding...

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Caviar and Other Ways this U.S. Airline is Flying High
Caviar and Other Ways this U.S. Airline is Flying High

Competition between airlines is heating up, and a U.S.-based airline is the latest to up the ante to attract guests, especially to its premium cabins. We’ve heard lots about lavish...

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The Best Destinations to See the “Clowns of the Sea”
The Best Destinations to See the “Clowns of the Sea”

Puffins are a lot like penguins: among the most beloved, iconic and recognizable seabirds – yet occupying the opposite ends of the planet in some of the most remote regions...

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Unpacked: Airline Industry Launches New Era for Luggage Handling
Unpacked: Airline Industry Launches New Era for Luggage Handling

Compared to many aspects of air travel, modernizing baggage handling seems, well, pretty ‘delayed.’ Am I the only person who is astounded at the fact that, as airport security has...

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Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th Birthday in Britain
Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th Birthday in Britain

If the famous line, "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife,” makes you smile...

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Amsterdam at 750: Still the City of the Future
Amsterdam at 750: Still the City of the Future

In 1275, no one could ever have imagined that a simple dam on the Amstel River would become a city that pioneered so many elements of modern life in the...

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VIDEO: Incredible Tulip Time Scenes from an Emerald River Cruise in the Netherlands
VIDEO: Incredible Tulip Time Scenes from an Emerald River Cruise in the Netherlands

Windmills and tulips and river cruising, oh my! Springtime serves up the most iconic sights and moments of Dutch culture – and a river cruise may be the best way...

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

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Trafalgar Expands From Land Touring into River Cruising
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...

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

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

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Disney Announces New Theme Park
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...

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