Royal Caribbean launches new mini trips for 2024/2025
Royal Caribbean International has revealed the lineup of short Caribbean cruises, featuring eight ships sailing to destinations that make for the ultimate short escapes in 2024-2025. Families, friends and vacationers alike can set their sights on making the most of their vacation time on a variety of ships. Allure of the Seas, the first Oasis […]
1 Hotels opens flagship property in Hawaii
1 Hotels recently announced the opening of 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, its flagship nature-and-wellness-focused island oasis overlooking a storied stretch of Kauai’s North Shore. Indigenous and endemic vines and plants weave through low-impact structures that blend softly and seamlessly into their surroundings, causing the hotel to virtually vanish into its cliffside site. The lobby, reception, […]
Luxury cruise line Cunard announces 2025 winter program
Luxury cruise line Cunard’s winter 2025 program includes more than 133 voyages, with stops at 159 unique destinations around the globe. Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria, flagship liner Queen Mary 2 and the brand’s newest vessel Queen Anne will call at 57 countries, with six maiden calls for the fleet in Alaska, Australia, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and […]
Mexico is getting its first-ever Margaritaville resort
The first ever adults-only Margaritaville Island Reserve by Karisma in Riviera Maya, Mexico is set to open its doors in early 2023. With more 13 luxury suite types available, the accommodations are designed to create the ultimate travel experience to meet and exceed the most seasoned traveller’s needs and wants. Guests can choose from spacious King […]
One of Costa Rica’s best boutique hotels just got a lavish upgrade
Cala Luna Boutique Hotel, located in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, has undergone a series of renovations intended to elevate the guest experience. Sparked by the pandemic, the property underwent several renovations to its facilities and experience offers. The remodeled rooms, villas, and restaurants have been elevated. The experience programming focuses on creating lasting feelings for guests […]
Explora Journeys releases new trips aboard 6 luxury ships
Explore Journeys has announced a new line-up of journeys for the autumn and winter 2024 – 2025 season of EXPLORA I, the first of a planned fleet of six luxury ships, which are now open for booking. Featuring 23 journeys and two grand journeys between September 2024 and April 2025, the itineraries will encompass 73 […]
Five of the best offshore islands to visit in Antigua and Barbuda
Tropical beaches and blue skies invite you and your family to spend your winter in the welcoming destination of Antigua and Barbuda. Rich in culture, music, and excitement, these sister islands offer a relaxing vibe and the promise of an amazing vacation for both adults and children. Antigua and Barbuda is home to some of […]
The secret to making Royal Caribbean’s signature onboard cocktails
Over the course of a year, over 44 million alcoholic beverage transactions are made across Royal Caribbean International’s fleet of 26 ships. What goes into making the drinks you get on a cruise? When it comes to creating cocktails for Royal Caribbean International’s fleet of 26 ships, Director of Beverage Operations Ed Eiswirth isn’t […]
This city in Jordan is actually home to some of the best Roman ruins outside Europe
Visiting the Jordanian capital of Amman can quickly turn into an open-air history class. Tourism officials note that the Romans, Greeks, Byzantines and Muslims all left their mark on the city, with plenty of historical reminders found in both Amman itself and nearby as well. Roman ruins — including an amphitheatre — can be found […]
Why South Dakota’s Badlands are a haven for wildlife
South Dakota’s Badlands National Park is in fact good lands for wildlife enthusiasts. The 244,000-acre park — described as a “maze of buttes, canyons, pinnacles and spires” — is home to bison, bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope, coyotes, eagles and other creatures, while scientific work has determined that the area long ago served once as a […]