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 …

Study: Weather-Delayed Airports During the Holidays

Upgraded Points’ newest survey reveals the U.S. airports most impacted by weather-related delays, based on historical data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). Examining delays from November through January, the study helps holiday travelers prepare for potential weather disruptions and Read More …

Seabourn Ultra Lux Black Friday Sale Revealed

Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, kicks off the holiday and gift season with its annual “Black Friday Sail.” Available now until December 3, 2024, the promotion offers several exceptional, value-added benefits on select 2025 and 2026 ultra-luxury ocean and Read More …

African Elephants Face Severe Decline Over Past Half-Century

A groundbreaking study released today reveals the alarming state of African elephant populations over the last 50 years. Both forest and savanna elephant species have experienced widespread declines due to overexploitation and habitat loss, mirroring the global trend affecting large-bodied Read More …

Carnival Opens More Cruises From New York and California

Carnival Cruise Line is adding to its line-up of 2026/27 deployment with sailings from New York City on Carnival Venezia, and more Long Beach sailings on Carnival Firenze and Carnival Radiance.  To see all the sailings opened today, click here. “Our two Read More …