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Baroque to Biohacking: the New Wellness Scene in Vienna's Luxury Hotels

Vienna has spent centuries perfecting the art of living well on the Danube river. Coffee and cake in chandeliered cafés. Music, art and architecture on an imperial scale. And, increasingly,...

Four Seasons Opens 2nd Resort in Greece; 3rd on the Way

Greece’s ancient coastlines, history and modern lifestyle retain evergreen travel charm; no surprise that the Four Seasons has opened its second resort in Greece (after the Athens Riviera), and its...

From Epic to Film to Real Life: How to Take your Own Greek Odyssey

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey put one of the world’s oldest travel stories back on the big screen in 2026—and launched Greek voyages back into our travel imaginations. It might be...

European Cruising After the Christmas Markets: River and Ocean

What cruises give you the warmest welcome in Europe’s coolest months? River and coastal ocean cruising doesn’t completely stop when the Christmas holidays start. In fact, Europe’s “quiet season” is...

Lynn Elmhirst on Fox News with Insights about the CDC's Latest Cruise Ship Sanitation Inspections Report

The CDC inspects cruise ships for cleanliness. But there’s one thing it does NOT inspect: us. Thanks to FoxNews for interviewing me about the CDC’s latest Vessel Sanitation Program report —...

Record High Temperatures, Low Water... the Future of Cruising in Europe, and other Cruise News

All the talk this summer has been about… summer. This is the traditional high season for travel to Europe. But Europe is warming up faster than any other continent. Talk about disruption....

Walk on the Wild Side: Animal Encounters on the Beaches of the Caribbean

You think of wildlife encounters on expedition cruises. Or cruising the coast of Alaska. But here are some of my favorite Caribbean islands where you may have to share the...

Top “Coolcation” Cruise Destinations

Record-breaking summer heatwaves throughout Europe have more travelers looking for cooler destinations to spend the holidays. I have some favorites - and no surprise! They are cruise destinations. Not only...

Crystal’s New Ship Doubles Down on Family-Focused Spaces

When Crystal Grace launches in 2028, she’ll have more dedicated family spaces and programming than ever. That sets Crystal apart from most other cruise lines in the luxury space, which...

Christmas in July Question: Which Christmas Market River Cruise to Choose?

It’s never too early to start counting down the days until Christmas – or plan a holiday getaway. Christmas in July reminders are a great opportunity to think about how...

Aman At Sea’s Inaugural Season: Mediterranean and Caribbean

Aman’s first ultra-luxury lifestyle yacht will chase the sun in her inaugural, 2027 season, beginning in the Mediterranean after her mid-year launch, followed by a Caribbean winter season. The Amangati will...

When Volcanoes Wake Up: Travel to the World’s Great ‘Fire Mountains’

Mount Etna's July, 2026 eruption sent lava and ash plumes into the Sicilian sky, creating spectacular images—and temporary travel disruptions. Volcanic ash interrupted flights at local Catania Airport. Luckily, hotels,...

New European Hotels in Landmark Historic Sites to Inspire your Next Pre- or Post-Cruise Trip

London. Venice. Lisbon. Each powerhouse cruise destination already has its share of iconic hotels. But new properties opening in 2026 give visitors the unique ability to live inside the history...

New European Hotels in Landmark Historic Sites to Inspire your Next Trip

London. Venice. Lisbon. Each powerhouse travel destination already has its share of iconic hotels. But new properties opening in 2026 give visitors the unique ability to live inside the history...

Discovering the Japan You Didn’t Expect Beyond the Main Island

For many travelers, the increasingly popular destination of Japan begins and ends on the island of Honshu – literally, it’s ‘Main Island.’ I can’t blame them – so much of...

Scenic Expanding River Cruising to India, Sri Lanka

In October 2027, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is launching the Scenic Aura on the Hooghly River, debuting a collection of itineraries in India and Sri Lanka. Scenic Aura River Cruising During...

Europe Gets New Air Passenger Protections, Or: Why Can’t We Have Nice Things, Too?

It only took 13 years! And resistance from the air industry. But finally, European lawmakers have passed updated regulations adding even more starch to what are already the stiffest air...

Gaudí at 100: Barcelona's Most Famous Architect "Raising the Roof" of the City

One hundred years after his death, Antoni Gaudí remains impossible to separate from Barcelona.The Catalan architect died on June 10, 1926, one of the most defining architects of any era...

The "Greatest Show on Earth:" Scotland's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Every August, something remarkable happens on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. The ancient fortress, perched on the top of craggy remnants of a volcano in the center of Scotland’s capital...

World Oceans Day: Good News and Food for Thought for Cruise Lovers

On World Oceans Day, I’m taking a moment to bask in awe, and reflect on the vast, majestic, inspiring and mesmerizing seas that have inspired generations of our ancestors around...

Why Cruise Travelers are Following the Trail of South Africa’s Oldest Vineyards

How often do I say that cruising and wine go hand in hand? That's just as true in South Africa, where cruise travelers sailing the coasts have an outstanding reason...

Orient Express' First Ship Revives Golden Age of Sail - with High Tech 'Solid Sails!'

The Golden Age of Sail is returning – with a 21st century, sustainable twist! Storied travel company Orient Express has debuted its first cruise ship: a 720-foot, 100-guest solid-sail ship...

The Most Exciting Announcement from Some of Our Favorite Cruise Lines at Seatrade

If you really want the inside scoop on the future of cruise travel and how you’ll be cruising next, the place to be is Seatrade Cruise Global, the industry’s largest...

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 4700 guests each, and dual-fuel,...

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