Travel Stories

New Experiences in Australia that Connect You to Indigenous Culture
New Experiences in Australia that Connect You to Indigenous Culture

A new selection of activities for visitors to Australia allow you to experience the country’s history and nature, with the added richness of Aboriginal culture.  Australia’s Aboriginal people are the island...

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The Caribbean's Newest Overwater Suites
The Caribbean's Newest Overwater Suites

You don’t have to travel half way around the world to the South Pacific to experience the romance and luxury of overwater suites. Antigua is the latest Caribbean island to...

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New Small-Ship Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line Launches 2nd Ship; Explora III and IV On the Way
New Small-Ship Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line Launches 2nd Ship; Explora III and IV On the Way

During a spectacular naming ceremony in Civitavecchia – the port for Rome, Italy – Explora Journeys launched Explora II. The September, 2024 event marked the debut of the second of...

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VIDEO TOUR: Panorama Suite on Scenic Eclipse During an Antarctic Expedition Cruise
VIDEO TOUR: Panorama Suite on Scenic Eclipse During an Antarctic Expedition Cruise

One of the most remarkable things about sailing aboard the Scenic Eclipse in the Antarctic is the contrast between the wild remoteness just outside… and feeling like you’re a guest...

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3 Idyllic Places to Practice Japanese 'Forest Bathing'
3 Idyllic Places to Practice Japanese 'Forest Bathing'

Your next vacation may be the perfect time to take up shinrin-yoku, or ‘forest bathing.’ Wellness fans around the world are embracing the Japanese practice of immersing yourself deeply into...

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Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Launches 2nd Ultra-Luxury Superyacht
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Launches 2nd Ultra-Luxury Superyacht

The first and only luxury hotel company to take to the sea has welcomed Ilma, its second newbuild, ultra-luxury ‘superyacht’. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s latest small ship is host to...

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This Overwater Pickleball Court is Causing a ‘Racket’
This Overwater Pickleball Court is Causing a ‘Racket’

The pickleball craze continues! Not content to dominate community parks around North America, the sociable, ‘tennis light’ paddle sport is taking root in holiday destinations – not just on land...

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Planning a Trip to Mexico? Don’t Get Burned by Hefty Taxes on Digital Devices
Planning a Trip to Mexico? Don’t Get Burned by Hefty Taxes on Digital Devices

Stop and think before you nonchalantly pack all your digital devices on your next trip to Mexico. A growing number of reports warn tourists that Mexican border officials are increasingly...

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Viking Expands in Asia with New China, Tibet, Japan Itineraries
Viking Expands in Asia with New China, Tibet, Japan Itineraries

Following the recent inauguration of its pioneering coastal China cruises, Viking has announced six new itineraries in Asia that will expand exclusive access for its guests to Japan and China,...

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VIDEO: Emerald Captain Shares Why a Mega-Yacht is the Best Way to Cruise the Caribbean
VIDEO: Emerald Captain Shares Why a Mega-Yacht is the Best Way to Cruise the Caribbean

If you thought sailing to small islands and boutique harbors in idyllic tropical places was just for billionaires in their private yachts, think again. Even you can feel like a...

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