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Christmas Quirk: Global Holiday Traditions Worth Traveling For
Christmas Quirk: Global Holiday Traditions Worth Traveling For

Christmas has traveled around the world – and along the way, it’s picked up local flavors, traditions and folklore. You may have traveled to sip gluhwein at Germany’s Christmas markets,...

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Top Travel Resolutions That May Actually Get You Packing Your Bags This Year
Top Travel Resolutions That May Actually Get You Packing Your Bags This Year

Every year, “travel more” is in the mix of resolutions. But what travel resolutions can get you from dreaming of a trip… into the beauty and benefits of real travel experiences? Surveys...

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Jamaica Asking Visitors to Return as Island Reopens Following Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica Asking Visitors to Return as Island Reopens Following Hurricane Melissa

Visitors are crucial to local communities as they recover following October’s Hurricane Melissa, the strongest ever recorded storm to hit the country, with devastating results. The focus now is rebuilding...

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Where Will the Quest for Wellness Take You This Year?
Where Will the Quest for Wellness Take You This Year?

Wellness travel is being redefined for a new, more aware generation of travelers, and the destinations wellness travelers are seeking combine ancient practices, new approaches and focus on different outcomes....

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Regent Launches Epicurean Enrichment Studios; Part of Multi-Million Dollar Refurbishment
Regent Launches Epicurean Enrichment Studios; Part of Multi-Million Dollar Refurbishment

The immersive, state-of-the-art culinary theaters feature the ‘Epicurean Passport Series,’ chef-hosted dining, and destination-inspired shore excursions. Epicurean Enrichment Studios debuts in spring 2026 exclusively on board 2 of the ultra-luxury...

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The Wide World of Sparkling Wine: How to Order Like a Local
The Wide World of Sparkling Wine: How to Order Like a Local

If you’re the kind of traveler who believes every destination (in fact, every good moment in life!) becomes even better with a glass of something effervescent (excellent life choice), this...

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Is the Slow Travel Trend For You?
Is the Slow Travel Trend For You?

It’s official: ‘FOMO’ is out. And ‘JOMO’ is in. After years of racing through “bucket lists,” something quieter is reshaping travel. We’re no longer chasing the Fear of Missing Out...

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Cuisine to Caftans: Latest Cultural Heritage of Humanity Listings Inspire Travel
Cuisine to Caftans: Latest Cultural Heritage of Humanity Listings Inspire Travel

For the first time, a country’s entire cuisine has been recognized as part of the “Intangible Cultural Heritage” of humanity. It was an astonishing moment at the announcement of UNESCO’s...

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5 Best Places in the World to Celebrate Diwali
5 Best Places in the World to Celebrate Diwali

Every autumn, Diwali, the Festival of Lights rooted in Hindu tradition and also celebrated by Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists, illuminates cities and villages in India and beyond. The festival symbolizes...

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Return to Halloween’s Haunted Roots on a Trip to Ireland
Return to Halloween’s Haunted Roots on a Trip to Ireland

The Emerald Isle has always been a land where ancient practices are interwoven with the supernatural – and many of the fun and spooky Halloween practices we love today can...

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Scenic Announces New Class of Luxury Expedition Ship with Pre-Release Pricing
Scenic Announces New Class of Luxury Expedition Ship with Pre-Release Pricing

Scenic Group has announced the launch of Scenic Ikon, a new class of ‘Discovery Yachts’- and the opening of bookings at special pre-release pricing. Scenic Ikon joins the luxury cruise line’s...

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The World’s Biggest Cruise Line Marks a 100-ship Milestone
The World’s Biggest Cruise Line Marks a 100-ship Milestone

It sails 21 rivers, 5 oceans, and all 7 continents with more ships than any other single cruise line in the world. And now, with the naming of nine new...

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Holland America Line Debuts First Lipstick Blending Bar at Sea
Holland America Line Debuts First Lipstick Blending Bar at Sea

You’ll have a bright lip for your stylish ship! Holland America Line’s new ‘Blend Bar’ onboard experience allows guests to design their own customized lipstick or gloss – the first...

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Mexico City’s Day of the Dead Grand Parade Returns
Mexico City’s Day of the Dead Grand Parade Returns

On November 2, Mexico City will transform into a river of color, culture, and remembrance as the Day of the Dead Grand Parade returns for 2025, featuring giant skeleton puppets,...

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All Aboard a Tasting Train!
All Aboard a Tasting Train!

A new ‘olive oil’ train celebrating the fall harvest in Italy is the latest addition to a growing travel trend: combining a resurgence in the love of rail journeys with...

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One Thing NOT to do on Your Next Trip to the Great Outdoors
One Thing NOT to do on Your Next Trip to the Great Outdoors

Remember the saying for those of us who love to experience nature when we travel: “Take only pictures and leave only footprints.” Well, we have another piece of advice for...

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Riviera Designates World First Solo Cruise Ship
Riviera Designates World First Solo Cruise Ship

Solo travel keeps growing, and now there’s a river ship just for singletons to enjoy cruising together for the whole season! Riviera Travel is launching the first-ever cruise ship dedicated...

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10 Global Harvest Festivals Beyond Oktoberfest
10 Global Harvest Festivals Beyond Oktoberfest

While Munich’s Oktoberfest gets all the press as the world’s most famous fall festival, autumn is a season of celebration around the world. Ancient cultures thanked the gods for abundance...

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Holiday Vacay: Why to Travel for the Holidays and Top Tips to Make it a Triumph
Holiday Vacay: Why to Travel for the Holidays and Top Tips to Make it a Triumph

The festive season is no longer just about gathering ‘round the hearth and home; it’s increasingly becoming the perfect time to pack a bag and head somewhere new. More travelers...

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FAQ's About the EU's New Entry System, Launching October, 2025
FAQ's About the EU's New Entry System, Launching October, 2025

Are you ready for your next trip to Europe? The European Union’s new, automated, digital entry and exit system for non-EU nationals – including citizens of the U.S. and Canada...

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7 Ways to Slow Down and Switch Off in St. Kitts
7 Ways to Slow Down and Switch Off in St. Kitts

Instead of a to-do list to check off during your next tropical vacation, the island of St. Kitts invites you to celebrate slow travel: log off, unplug from your devices,...

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Sneak Peek at Celebrity Cruises’ New River Ships
Sneak Peek at Celebrity Cruises’ New River Ships

How is Celebrity Cruises bringing their revolutionary, ‘Edge-class’ ocean ship design and lifestyle to the rivers of Europe? The cruise line has now revealed at least part of its vision...

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How to get Your Downton Abbey Travel Fix as its “Grand Finale” Hits Theaters
How to get Your Downton Abbey Travel Fix as its “Grand Finale” Hits Theaters

“Set-jetting” to locations in Britain means that you don’t have to say goodbye to the beloved characters of Downton Abbey, even if the final film has been released. The clever...

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Transformed Waldorf Astoria Returns as Beacon of NYC as Sister Hotels Open Globally
Transformed Waldorf Astoria Returns as Beacon of NYC as Sister Hotels Open Globally

New York’s Waldorf Astoria hotel is one of just a handful of hotels around the globe that’s a household name synonymous with luxury, society and history. After closing in 2017,...

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