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Important Passport Advice For Travel this Year

Before your trip

Don’t let this happen to you!  I know a family who recently missed their holiday – and lost nearly everything they’d spent on their vacation – all because of a...

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‘Cultivate’ Your Green Thumb in the Gardens of Britain This Year

Outdoor Activities

The coldest weeks of the year inspire dreams of lush blooms and garden idylls, which just happen to be the calling card of the essential English lifestyle. Plan a trip...

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Disneyland Resort Celebrates its 70th Anniversary in 2025 with Limited-Time Events

Local Events

Beginning in May, 2025, Disneyland is inviting the world to ‘Celebrate Happy’ as it marks 7 decades of making joy. Anniversary celebrations continue through summer 2026, with new festivals, décor,...

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Attention Cruise Travelers: Save During Wave!

River or Ocean Cruises

Welcome to Wave Season!  Wave after wave of promotions, offers and perks that make booking your next – or your first! - cruise irresistible. Cruise lines compete to outdo each...

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Travel Good News Stories to End – and Start – the Year Right

Awesome Travel Stuff

It feels like we could all use some good news right now – and luckily, this year, travel has provided us with lots of reasons to feel hopeful and uplifted...

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UNESCO and Relais & Châteaux to Boost Biodiversity through Cuisine

Culture & History

The UN agency championing the world’s cultural and scientific treasures, and the prestigious association of hundreds of independent, unique hotels and restaurants throughout the world, have joined forces to support global...

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Discover the Best of Maui: Whale Watching, Culture, and Coastal Luxury

Sightseeing

Immerse yourself in the splendour of Maui, where breaching whales and golden shores set the stage for unforgettable memories.

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The Ultimate Lunar New Year Guide: Festivities You Can't Miss in Asia

Discover the enchantment of Lunar New Year, where age-old traditions meet modern festivities in some of Asia’s most vibrant destinations.

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W Maldives: Redefining Paradise with a Bold New Vision

Hotels Maldives

Where design meets the dazzling waters of the Indian Ocean, the reimagined W Maldives awaits. Immerse yourself in bold luxury and the serenity of a tropical oasis.

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New Battleship Memorial Exhibit at Pearl Harbor for 80th Anniversary of End of WWII in the Pacific

Culture & History

December 7, 1941, is remembered annually for the attack on Hawai’i’s Pearl Harbor that drew the USA into World War 2. But September 2, 1945, is just as important in...

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VIDEO: Baking Festive Sweets Aboard a Viking Christmas Market River Cruise – with Recipe!

Culture & History

Nothing gets you in the holiday spirit like a Christmas market cruise on the Rhine from Switzerland, through France, and Germany, to the Netherlands, in the cradle of so many...

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New, ‘Suite’ Stays at Sandals Resorts Take Your All-Inclusive Beach Vacation to Another Level

Hotels

Sandals is introducing its first-ever four-bedroom butler villas, brand new ‘Skypool Suites’ with rooftop terraces, more guest-favorite ‘Rondovals,’ as well as re-imagined beachfront and bluff view rooms across adults-only, ‘luxury-included’...

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France’s Christmas Miracle: Spectacular Reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris After Fire

Culture & History

Restored to its former glory and beyond, Notre Dame de Paris has risen from the ashes of a 2019 fire that many feared meant the end of an era for...

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Belmond Launches First Luxury Sleeper Train in England and Wales

Luxury

The Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train, is a new way to indulge in slow travel in the lap of luxury. Debuting in the summer of 2025, it’s the first modern...

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How to Get the UK's Mandatory, New Electronic Entry Permit for Your Next Trip to Britain

Before your trip Great Britain, United Kingdom

Beginning January 8, 2025, American and Canadian travelers to the United Kingdom will be required to apply - in advance of your trip - for the UK’s new Electronic Travel...

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Explore Taipei: The Ultimate Travel Guide for the Curious Explorer

Discover why Taipei is the perfect alternative to other crowded Asian cities with its blend of culture, nature, and incredible food scene. Perfect for travellers seeking an authentic adventure without...

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Experience the All-New Sira Resort in Lombok, Indonesia

The Sira Resort, opening in November 2024, is a luxurious new retreat in Lombok, Indonesia. Nestled between Mount Rinjani and the Gili Islands, this resort offers a perfect blend of...

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Luxury Returns to the U.S.: The Regent Santa Monica Beach Opening

The Regent Santa Monica Beach is now open, offering a luxurious escape with breathtaking ocean views, world-class dining, and the perfect balance of relaxation and activity. Experience the return of...

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Sail into Luxury: The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Launches December 2024

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection launches December 2024, offering a boutique luxury cruise experience in the Caribbean. With intimate yacht-style ships, world-class dining, and access to exclusive destinations, this cruise sets...

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Here Comes the Sun! New Sun Princess Makes North American Debut

River or Ocean Cruises

Sun Princess has arrived in Ft. Lauderdale for her first winter season after the 4300-guest ship’s inaugural Mediterranean season. The latest “Love Boat” to join the Princess Cruises fleet has...

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The Galapagos Islands’ ‘Big 15’ Wildlife Species

River or Ocean Cruises Provincia de Galápagos, Ecuador

On safari in Africa, it’s the ‘Big 5’ signature species. But on the other side of the world, in another extraordinary landscape, the can’t miss, iconic wildlife is summed up...

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Breaking Travel News: Mexico Walks Back Charging Tourists Hefty Duties for Multiple Electronic Devices

Before your trip Mexico

That was fast. Just a month after a wave of media stories about arriving travelers being dinged with hundreds of dollars in duties for their devices, Mexican authorities say they...

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New Digital Border Forms and Airport Hall Transform Travel to St. Maarten

Before your trip

New digital border processing and hall at SXM airport mean arriving for your next trip to the Caribbean’s famous twin-nation island will be faster, easier, and better than ever before....

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Why This Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line is Building a Hotel in the Southernmost City on Earth

Hotels Chile

Silversea is taking a groundbreaking approach to ultra-luxury Antarctic expedition cruising – literally! The cruise line has broken ground on a hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile, to create a seamlessly...

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