Travel Stories
Breaking News: Princess Cruises Building All-New Class of Ships, its Largest-Ever!
By 2039, there will be three new ships in the Princess Cruises fleet, the largest, most advanced ships ever for the cruise line, carrying over... read more
Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Alaska Cruise Edition)
In Alaska, everyone can feel like they’re in a fairy tale. Even the one with the three bears! Wildlife watching opportunities – especially bear sightings... read more
River to Ocean Onboard a Single Ship: Windstar’s New Way to Cruise
If you love river cruising and you love ocean cruising… then there’s a new cruise style on the horizon for you. Beginning December 2026, Windstar’s... read more
Two New Ships, Two Ways to Cruise: There Really is a Cruise Out There for Everyone
Two very different new ships—one an intimate, design-forward superyacht, the other a high-energy floating resort—are sending a strong message. Whether you’re a cruise lover or... read more
Ancestry Travel Tips
Do you travel for the food? Festivals? Or maybe family? Over a quarter of travelers these days are interested in heritage or ancestry-based trips. The... read more
5 Spectacular Annual Flower Shows Worth Planning a Trip Around
It’s spring at last, and our thoughts turn to the outdoors and our gardens. What better inspiration for a trip than some of the most... read more
Discovering the Future of Wellness Travel in Sweden
Recently in Sweden, I experienced ancient wellness practices intertwined with new science and artistic sensibilities. In many ways, Sweden wrote the book on wellness as... read more
The April Fools of Travel Destinations
World travel is easier than ever. But it seems world geography is not! Some destinations remain stubbornly — and even hilariously — confused by travelers,... read more
Celebrity River Cruises Reveals Experiential Approach to Shore Excursions
The hotly anticipated new river cruise line has shared how it’s planning to offer its guests a new way to experience the river communities of... read more
Why is it Called ‘Easter’ Island?
You likely already know that’s a trick question. This tiny dot in the eastern South Pacific Ocean, but technically a territory of Chile, is actually... read more