Exciting: Windstar Cruises’ New Star Seeker Floats Out in Portugal 

The new Star Seeker yacht, the first Star Class new build for small ship line Windstar Cruises, has floated out of the building dock, touching water for the first time at the WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.  A float out is a maritime tradition Read More …

Top Tourist Hotspots Most at Risk of Natural Disasters Revealed

Journo Report along with Intersec has conducted a study to rank the most dangerous tourist destinations at the risk of natural disasters based on key factors: earthquake frequency per year, the average population affected by floods, volcanic activity, and air quality index. To compile the ranking, Read More …

AAA: 4.5 million Floridians Expected to Travel for Thanksgiving

AAA expects record-setting travel numbers for Thanksgiving. More than 4.5 million Floridians are forecast to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday. That’s an all-time high for Thanksgiving and nearly 112,000 more travelers than last year. National travel numbers Read More …

European Countries Implement Border Controls

The Schengen area in Europe was devised to allow more than 400 million people to travel freely between member countries without going through border control hassles. So much for that idea. In a significant move that threatens to torpedo the border-free Europe Read More …

Sun Princess 2025 Family Travel Award Winner

Sun Princess, the newest and next-level Love Boat from Princess Cruises, has been named a 2025 Good Housekeeping Family Travel Award Winner, an accolade reserved for exceptional family experiences. Coming on the heels of being named Condé Nast Traveler’s Mega Ship of the Year, Read More …

Viking Earns Top Honors in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Cruise Line Rankings

For the fourth consecutive year, Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) has been named Best Luxury Line, Best Line for Couples and Best Line in the Mediterranean by U.S. News & World Report in the publication’s 2025 Best Cruise Line rankings. The U.S. News & Read More …

Salzburg: A Year-Round Destination of Elegance, Culture, and Charm

Nestled between majestic alpine peaks and the banks of the Salzach River, Salzburg enchants visitors year-round with its blend of natural beauty, rich history, and cultural vibrancy. Each season in Salzburg brings a unique charm, offering diverse experiences for travelers Read More …

AmaWaterways Announces 2025 Latin Touch Christmas Markets Cruise

AmaWaterways’ Latin Touch program offers a special sailing dedicated to Spanish-speaking travelers every year. Due to its continued strong growth, AmaWaterways is adding a second itinerary for 2025—the Swiss Alps & Rhine & Castle Christmas cruise, which joins the previously announced Latin Touch’s Enticing Douro. Departing Basel, Read More …

Holland America Line’s New Onboard Cooking Shows Bring Regional Cuisine from Port to Stage

Holland America Line’s renowned culinary program takes the stage onboard with new, cooking shows that spotlight regional culinary specialties and locally sourced seafood from the cruise line’s Global Fresh Fish Program.  Co-hosted by each ship’s executive chef and cruise & travel director, Read More …