Sandy Cay: MSC’s New Luxury Private Island Retreat Opens in the Bahamas in 2028
The cruise group’s second Bahamian private island promises seclusion and elevated experiences for MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys passengers. MSC Group’s cruise division has announced Sandy Cay, a new luxury private island set to open in the Bahamas in 2028. Located adjacent to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, it will be exclusively available to MSC […]
The World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship Takes to the Water
The Viking Libra has officially touched water, marking a pivotal step toward zero-emission sailing and a new era for ocean travel. There are ship launches, and then there are shifts in the industry. The recent float out of Viking’s newest vessel falls into the latter. The Viking Libra has now entered the water for the […]
The Four Seasons I Just Set Sail on its Inaugural Voyage
The debut of Four Seasons Yachts introduces a new benchmark for design-led, residential-style luxury at sea. Four Seasons has officially entered the cruise space with the debut of Four Seasons I, which has now set sail on its inaugural voyage. The long-anticipated launch marks a significant milestone for the brand, extending its signature hospitality from […]
MSC Cruises Unveils High-Tech Shows, AI Robots and Big-Stage Shows for 2026
From AI-powered robot dogs to fleetwide game shows and reimagined theme parties, MSC Cruises is doubling down on entertainment at sea in 2026. If cruising once meant Broadway-style revues and the occasional themed party, MSC Cruises is pushing the concept much further for 2026. The Geneva-based line is rolling out a fleetwide refresh of its […]
Belmond’s British Pullman Unveils a Baz Luhrmann-Designed Private Dining Car
Celia, a lavish new carriage imagined by Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin, brings cinematic glamour to one of England’s most storied trains. There’s something inherently glamorous about stepping onto the British Pullman. The art deco details. The crisp table linens. The feeling that you should probably be wearing red lipstick and pearls, even if it’s […]
Brazil Just Launched a New Multi-City Air Pass for International Travellers
The new Azul Brazil Air Pass allows visitors to explore multiple regions of the country under a single fare, making complex itineraries far easier to plan. Brazil’s size has always been part of its allure — and its challenge. With rainforests, beaches, wetlands, and megacities spread across a continent-sized country, travellers have often had to […]
Discover Timeless Havana with WestJet Vacations
In Cuba’s capital, colonial grandeur meets contemporary sophistication—and new direct flights from Toronto make this cultural treasure more accessible than ever. Hemingway House Havana Ernest Hemingway House With its baroque facades, vintage Cadillacs, and the infectious rhythm of salsa spilling from every doorway, Havana feels like stepping into a living museum where time moves to […]
Escape Winter With These New Canadian Sun Routes
New direct flights are expanding winter escape options across the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. As winter settles in, Canadian travellers have more reasons than ever to look south. Over the past few months — and with a few more routes launching imminently — airlines have rolled out a wave of new sun destinations from […]
What Virgin Voyages’ Expanded Status Match Means for Travellers
Virgin Voyages is opening the door for millions of travellers to bring their airline, hotel or cruise loyalty perks with them on a first sailing. Virgin Voyages has expanded its status match program, allowing travellers with existing elite status from a wide range of airlines, hotels and even other cruise lines to unlock onboard perks, […]
Porter Airlines is Launching Five New Sun Routes
Just in time for winter getaways, the airline is adding five direct routes from Ottawa to Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica. Winter travellers departing from Ottawa now have more direct options for escaping the cold, thanks to a new slate of nonstop sun routes launching this season. Beginning mid-December, Porter Airlines is rolling out […]