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Can’t-Miss Events this Fall that Celebrate Celestial Wonders

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What’s the fastest-disappearing natural phenomenon? Dark skies. As cities expand, the night skies are flooded with light, dimming our views of the complex, mystical wonders of the heavens that inspired our ancestors.  We are still fascinated by the night skies, and... Read more

Ports of Call You Can't Miss in the Eastern Mediterranean’s Newest Cruise Hub

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The Mediterranean is full of ancient maritime cultures, but some seaside countries are just recently becoming popular cruise destinations. One up-and-coming cruise hub in the eastern end of this historic sea offers the best of Mediterranean, modern European, and Middle... Read more

The First Caribbean Resort to Get an Ocean Pool

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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 into saltwater sources for swimming pools is not exactly new.... Read more

Where do Expedition Cruises Sail? And Where Will You be Able to Go Next?

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Many people have heard about luxury expedition cruises to the Antarctic. But there’s a whole world of expedition cruising out there you may never have heard of.  Cruise/ travel journalist and expert Lynn Elmhirst sat down with ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn’s director... Read more

Explore Egypt from These 3 Four Seasons Hotels

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History, culture, the romance of travel and 21st century diversity all await you in the ancient destination of Egypt – home to the only remaining entry on the list of the original Seven Wonders of the World, not to mention... Read more

Four Places You Can Try the Newest Tropical Resort Trend

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The latest craze at tropical resorts will really ‘float your boat.’ Swim up bars have become standard at many of your favorite resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico, and floating trays are the newest way to serve guests who love... Read more

Now You Can Cruise on the Tennessee River

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Those who love – or would like to try – river cruising close to home can rejoice: there’s a new river to sail on.  In the summer of 2023, American Cruise Lines launched a new river route that explores the charming... Read more

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

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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 you travel. Flights can get delayed or cancelled, then passengers... Read more

Crystal’s River and Ocean Ships are Sailing Again, and Here’s Where You Can Find Them

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All of the former Crystal Cruises’ ships have now found new homes. The original cruise line is no more, but those who love the ships can still sail aboard favorite river, ocean, expedition and yacht vessels with their new lines. In... Read more

Are Cruise Ship Subs Safe? I Just Got Back From Filming on One, and This is What I Know

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When five people in a submersible recently died in the pursuit of Titanic tourism, there was an immediate reverberation through the cruise world. I know, because my film crew and I just recently disembarked from a Viking expedition cruise in the... Read more