Upgraded Points conducted a survey of over 2,300 US adults regarding their travel intentions between Thanksgiving and New Year’s 2025, revealing how various factors are shaping holiday plans. The study found that celebrating at home remains the preference for the Read More …
Holland America Line has unveiled its magnificent 2027–2028 South America and Antarctica cruise season, inviting travelers to unpack once and explore some of the world’s most iconic and remote destinations. Aboard the Zuiderdam and Oosterdam, guests can look forward to Read More …
Key US tourism hubs, including Florida, California, New York, Nevada, and Illinois, are facing significant financial challenges due to the US government shutdown, which began on October 1, 2025. This situation has caused widespread disruptions across the travel sector, with Read More …
American Cruise Lines (ACL) has announced a significant fleet expansion with plans to introduce 10 new US-built ships by 2028. This growth strategy begins this week with the launch of the American Pioneer, which is the second Patriot Class ship Read More …
A recent study by Deluxe Holiday Homes offers fascinating insights into the costs of local transportation in some of the world’s most captivating cities, allowing travelers to budget more effectively for their urban adventures. While it highlights that European cities Read More …
The United States is proactively strengthening its travel security protocols with an exciting new regulation set to take effect on December 26, 2025. This positive development, announced by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), will involve photographing all non-citizens, including Read More …
Norwegian Epic, operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, performed a successful and large-scale humanitarian rescue operation in the Ionian Sea on October 22. The ship was diverted from its scheduled 11-day Mediterranean itinerary to the Greek Isles and French Riviera after Read More …
Cunard’s flagship, Queen Mary 2, is currently hosting the highly anticipated return of Transatlantic Fashion Week, the luxury cruise line’s first such event since 2019. The world’s only ocean liner departed New York for Southampton, UK, on October 31, and Read More …
Affluent women are happily driving a remarkable surge in the luxury solo travel market, representing a delightful shift in who is booking premium and independent adventures. Industry data, particularly from Virtuoso’s 2025 luxury travel trends, confirms that women now form Read More …