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In a World First for Any Vessel, Ponant Cruise Ship Reaches “North Pole of Inaccessibility”
There’s the North Pole… and there’s the “North Pole of Inaccessibility.” Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot has done something no ship of any kind has ever done before. In the 21st century, it’s hard to imagine there’s a place on earth humans have never been, but close to the end of the 2024 Arctic cruise/ sailing season,...
Read More »Breaking Travel News: Mexico Walks Back Charging Tourists Hefty Duties for Multiple Electronic Devices
Good news for visitors to Mexico!
Read More »The Galapagos Islands’ ‘Big 15’ Wildlife Species
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 on the ‘Bis 15’ list. Many are found nowhere else on earth other than in the Galapagos islands. Their unparalleled biodiversity famously inspired Darwin’s theory of evolution....
Read More »Let's Celebrate!
There are just as many festivals across the globe as there are reasons to experience them and join in the fun. Here are some of our favorite celebrations that make for unforgettable travel experiences.February • Rio Carnival • BrazilFebruary heats up with the world-famous Rio Carnival in Brazil. Known as the "Greatest Show on Earth," this...
Read More »It’s Not a Trip to Australia Without visiting Queensland
When you dream of going to Australia, what is it that you picture in your mind? Obviously koalas and kangaroos. More than likely the Great Barrier Reef, best seen with snorkel or scuba diving gear on. You think off-roading adventures, Australian Indigenous culture, and a gorgeous climate with sunny skies to enjoy the best of the...
Read More »New Digital Border Forms and Airport Hall Transform Travel to St. Maarten
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. But you do have to get online and fill out the new forms before you check in to your flight to St. Maarten.Mandatory Digital Forms for...
Read More »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, with Tibet in 2025. The new voyages will explore iconic destinations in China, such as Shanghai, Beijing, Xi’an and Lhasa in Tibet (Xizang), as well as...
Read More »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 billionaire on one of Emerald Cruises’ two new mega-yachts. We sailed aboard the Emerald Sakara on a ‘yachtsman’s itinerary’ from San Juan, Puerto Rico, weaving through the...
Read More »Why This Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line is Building a Hotel in the Southernmost City on Earth
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 deluxe experience for its guests on their voyages to the White Continent.Silversea is the only cruise line that homeports from Puerto Williams during the Antarctic season....
Read More »Get More From Your Vacation with Delta Vacations
SkyMiles® Members love booking incredible getaways with Delta Vacations. Here are a few reasons why:Earn More Toward StatusSkyMiles Members earn more toward Medallion® Status, plus earn bonus miles and flight miles on every Delta Vacations booking. You can also use your miles to pay for a little or all of your vacation!Easy, Seamless BookingYour elevated vacation...
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