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Marveling at Magnificent Glaciers in Alaska by Sea, Land and Air
Tidewater glaciers are magnificent under any conditions. Once you see one up close, however, you’ll understand that even the most spectacular pictures and videos can’t do them justice. There’s something about these immense walls of ice, enthroned where land meets sea, that can only be captured by a personal visit. With an estimated 100,000 glaciers in...
Read More »Get More From Your Vacation with Delta Vacations
Delta Vacations is your new runway to Medallion® Status!You’ve heard of girl math and dessert math, but the best kind of math is vacation math. Vacation math is going on vacation and getting rewarded for it. With Delta Vacations, the dollars you put toward flights, hotels, rides and activities earns you Medallion Qualification Dollars, which add...
Read More »Dive into Dutch Delights with Uniworld River Cruises
Windmills, colorful flowers, a rich art history, and more bikes than you can possibly imagine—the Netherlands is like nowhere else on earth. Known for its picturesque landscapes, vibrant cities, and rich cultural heritage, the country offers breathtaking scenery that attracts tourists from around the world, from the iconic windmills dotting sweeping green fields to extensive canal...
Read More »Step into Europe’s Magic with Globus Tours
For those who are looking for every way in the world to see the world, Globus offers a ticket to AWESOME. From the classic tours that made us famous to new, passion-packed “choice” vacations; independent and private tours to off-season and off-the-beaten-path journeys, Globus has a travel style and itinerary to match every wayfarer, every wanderer,...
Read More »Fun Facts About Norway’s Fjords
Norway is so famous for its fjords, the Norwegian word has become part of the international travel dialect. In languages around the world, ‘fjord’ means a deep, natural sea channel reaching far inland, surrounded by dramatic cliffs carved millennia ago by glaciers on their way to the sea. According to Visit Norway, the word ‘fjord’ has Viking...
Read More »VIDEO: Stunning Scenic Sailing on Europe’s Danube River Aboard the Riverside Mozart
It’s some of the most incredible scenery along the middle Danube River! One of the absolute highlights of our river cruise on the Danube through Austria aboard the Riverside Mozart was the daytime scenic sailing through the wondrous ‘Danube Snare.’ The Danube is Europe’s longest river and the middle Danube is one of the most popular...
Read More »Surf’s Up! The Summer Games Competition Happening 10,000 Miles from Paris
On the other side of the earth from the epicenter of the Paris Summer Games, one competition is returning to its roots – while still flying the French flag. For the second Summer Games in a row, surfing is part of the Olympic Games. And while many of the Summer Games competitions are spread around the...
Read More »New Record Set at Sea: World's Largest Pizza Party
Plenty of cruise lines swear they serve the best pizza. But only one cruise line can now claim to hold the Guinness World Record for World’s Largest Pizza Party. Over 60,000 slices of pie were served fresh from the oven over multiple ships across the Princess Cruises fleet simultaneously in July, 2024 to set the record. World’s...
Read More »Set Sail Smoothly: Essential Cruise Prep Tips!
Preparing For Your CruiseBefore you even leave home to travel to your departure port, there are steps you can take to help ensure your embarkation day is a breeze. Learn what travel documents are required for your cruise — doing so as early as possible is best to give yourself time to replace any missing required...
Read More »Meet 3 of Our Longest-Serving 'Be My Guest' Local Hosts
Through our local hosts, Be My Guest connects you with real local people, opening a unique window into local culture and showing a more personal side to each destination.Be My Guest was launched back in 2009, when the idea of visiting a foreign country and being invited into a local’s home was impossible to arrange. We...
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