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These Resorts have been Named Top in the Caribbean for the 30th Time at the 30th World Travel Awards
These Resorts have been Named Top in the Caribbean for the 30th Time at the 30th World Travel Awards

30 times in 30 years. That’s an incredible vote of confidence in the resort chain named “The Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand” for the 30th time at the 30th annual World...

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Accessible Travel is Taking a Giant Leap with this New Airplane Seat for Wheelchairs
Accessible Travel is Taking a Giant Leap with this New Airplane Seat for Wheelchairs

Wheelchair users and those who travel with passengers with reduced mobility know the challenges of flying – and how often things go wrong. But now there’s great news about an...

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Flight Delayed? This Airline's App Now Automatically Rebooks You and Even Provides Meal Vouchers
Flight Delayed? This Airline's App Now Automatically Rebooks You and Even Provides Meal Vouchers

Let's hope every airline gets on board with a new piece of technology that could make life better for thousands of air passengers. Everyone knows that sometimes, things go wrong when...

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Here a Ship, There a Ship, Everywhere a New Ship
Here a Ship, There a Ship, Everywhere a New Ship

August, 2023 may go down in the cruise travel history books, with the launch of an exceptional number of new, ground-breaking ships that inspire us to take to the seas...

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A New Nature Reserve and More Hotel News From Aruba
A New Nature Reserve and More Hotel News From Aruba

Aruba’s hotel and resort scene is more alluring than ever. The Dutch island in the south Caribbean is known for its desert environment, perpetual tradewinds that shape its iconic divi...

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VIDEO: Dramatic Sailing Through One of the World’s Largest Fjords in the Arctic Aboard Seabourn Venture
VIDEO: Dramatic Sailing Through One of the World’s Largest Fjords in the Arctic Aboard Seabourn Venture

“The best morning of my life.” That was a cameraman’s reaction to filming in one of the hottest cruise destinations today. The Arctic’s icecaps, glaciers, icebergs and fjords are drawing...

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Air France Celebrates its 90th Anniversary with - What Else? High Fashion
Air France Celebrates its 90th Anniversary with - What Else? High Fashion

Ever since it was inaugurated in October, 1933, Air France has been flying high as an international beacon of the uniquely French art of travel and art of life. 90...

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You Can Join the Biggest Search for Scotland's Loch Ness Monster in Half a Century
You Can Join the Biggest Search for Scotland's Loch Ness Monster in Half a Century

Scotland’s most famous legend… may not remain a mystery for much longer. A new Loch Ness Centre at the famous lake in the Scottish Highlands is promising to unleash the biggest...

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Indoor Winter Chalets Let You Get Cozy at IHG Hotels & Resorts this Season
Indoor Winter Chalets Let You Get Cozy at IHG Hotels & Resorts this Season

Winter chalet popups by celebrity tastemakers are making the coldest season warm and cheerful for travelers across North American hotels and resorts in the IHG family, including InterContinental Hotels &...

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Best Souvenirs from an Emerald Cruise on France's Rhone River
Best Souvenirs from an Emerald Cruise on France's Rhone River

A river cruise on the Rhone allows you to indulge in French cuisine, culture, scenery and lifestyle – and you’re going to want to take the best of the best...

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Journey into Authentic Mexico in its
Journey into Authentic Mexico in its "Magical Towns"

Mexico is more than beaches. It’s also a country rich in folklore, traditions, culture, history, nature and cuisine. And some of Mexico’s towns have such a concentration of significance and...

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Is a Luxury Expedition Cruise Right for You? An Expert Explains
Is a Luxury Expedition Cruise Right for You? An Expert Explains

Luxury expedition cruising is one of the fastest-growing trends in cruising - but who really sails on these voyages? And more importantly, are they right for you? Maybe it's time...

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Digital Fasting: Why You Should Go Device-Free on Your Next Holiday
Digital Fasting: Why You Should Go Device-Free on Your Next Holiday

Word this summer of the introduction of the world’s first phone-free tourist resort island in Finland highlighted a growing holiday trend: digital fasting.  You read that right. Wellness travel has offered...

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Where to Dive in to the Hottest - or Coldest! - New Wellness Trend
Where to Dive in to the Hottest - or Coldest! - New Wellness Trend

Have you resolved to travel more and to focus more on your health? You can do both by taking a holiday where you can practice the latest activity touted to...

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A New Nature Reserve and More Hotel News From Aruba
A New Nature Reserve and More Hotel News From Aruba

Aruba’s hotel and resort scene is more alluring than ever. The Dutch island in the south Caribbean is known for its desert environment, perpetual tradewinds that shape its iconic divi...

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6 Resorts Where You Can Celebrate Mexico's
6 Resorts Where You Can Celebrate Mexico's "Day of the Dead"

Til death do you party! Dia de los Muertos is a cherished Mexican holiday honoring the memories of loved ones who have passed away. Coming just a day after Halloween,...

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The First Caribbean Resort to Get an Ocean Pool
The First Caribbean Resort to Get an Ocean Pool

Why choose between a dip in the sea and basking in a resort pool? The Caribbean now has its first resort ocean pool that lets you do both at once.  Tapping...

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VIDEO: The Best Highlights of a Viking Great Lakes Expedition Cruise
VIDEO: The Best Highlights of a Viking Great Lakes Expedition Cruise

 Zodiaks, kayaks and submarines, oh my! Expedition ships are opening up a whole new way of cruising and experiencing the world – even parts of the world you may think you...

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Get Up Close to an Epic Wonder of Nature at this Iceberg Festival
Get Up Close to an Epic Wonder of Nature at this Iceberg Festival

Many people cruise to Alaska in the hopes of sailing past mystical and mythical icebergs, but in one special place in the world, the icebergs come to you – so...

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The Biggest W Hotel in the World has Opened on Sydney’s Harbourfront with a Spectacular Wave Design
The Biggest W Hotel in the World has Opened on Sydney’s Harbourfront with a Spectacular Wave Design

They like to make a splash Down Under. So it’s no surprise the long-anticipated opening of the new W Sydney hotel overlooking Darling Harbour is “making waves.” Its eye-catching, curving...

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Huge Hotel Brand Launches First All-Inclusive
Huge Hotel Brand Launches First All-Inclusive

The all-inclusive trend keeps growing! All-inclusive resorts used to be all about packaged beach vacations. But more and more people are tuning into the benefits of all-inclusives, especially the ease...

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Highlights of an Emerald Cruise on Asia's Mekong River
Highlights of an Emerald Cruise on Asia's Mekong River

One of the world’s longest rivers, flowing through six Asian countries, makes for an exotic Emerald river cruise to remember – and one that will let you strike a few...

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How Many Ways to Celebrate Adventure on a Seabourn Expedition Cruise?
How Many Ways to Celebrate Adventure on a Seabourn Expedition Cruise?

With more cruise lines getting into expedition cruising, travelers have more options about how they want their expedition cruise experience. From the extremes of barebones to the ultimate in luxe?...

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VIDEO: The Best Christmas Markets on a Viking Rhine River Cruise
VIDEO: The Best Christmas Markets on a Viking Rhine River Cruise

A Christmas market river cruise in Europe may be the very best way to capture the magic of the season. Our Viking Christmas on the Rhine river cruise from Switzerland...

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