Hapag-Lloyd Completes Epic Antarctic Expedition

The HANSEATIC inspiration, from Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has successfully completed a 32-day semi-circumnavigation of Antarctica, journeying from Ushuaia, Argentina, to Christchurch, New Zealand, from January 28-March 2, 2025. Guests experienced polar history up close, following the routes of legendary explorers while encountering Read More …

Aurora Expeditions Appoints Jocelyn Black as Manager, Communications & Content

Aurora Expeditions is pleased to announce the appointment of Jocelyn Black as Manager, Communications & Content. Based in Toronto, Black will lead the company’s global public relations, communications, and content strategy as Aurora Expeditions continues to expand its operations. Black brings Read More …

Enjoy The Beach: Florida Has Most Shark Attacks

Researchers at Tideschart conducted a comprehensive analysis of 528 U.S. beaches, focusing on surf zone fatalities, shark attacks, and hurricane risks, to determine the nation’s most dangerous shores. Florida dominated the list, with all ten of the most hazardous beaches Read More …

Facial Scans Replace Passports, Secure Airports.

Air travel is undergoing a fundamental transformation with the rapid implementation of biometric gateways, shifting away from traditional paper-based systems. Facial recognition technology is at the forefront of this change, replacing physical passports and boarding passes with digital identity verification. Read More …

American Airlines Promotes Sharing AirTag Location

American Airlines has become the latest carrier to let passengers share their AirTag location in the event of lost baggage. Travelers are increasingly relying on this technology to track their luggage while traveling by air commercially, and carriers have also recognized Read More …

New Remote Costa Rica Ecotour Adventure

This new tour from Gondwana Ecotours visits the hidden gems of Costa Rica in search of unique wildlife and authentic experiences. The 8-day tour explores Costa Rica’s biodiverse areas by foot, boat, and via snorkeling. Highlights include boat safaris though Read More …

Best Cities in Germany for a Romantic Getaway

As Valentine’s Day nears, travel experts have identified Germany as a top destination for romantic getaways, ranking its most populous cities based on factors like highly rated restaurants, hotels with romantic reviews, and available attractions. Freiburg im Breisgau leads the Read More …

Not Just Here: Major Travel Disruptions Amid Extreme Weather in China

For North American travelers embarking on cruises that include stops in China, recent extreme weather events highlight the importance of travel preparedness. Blizzards in northern regions like Shandong and record-breaking heat in southern hubs like Shanghai are causing significant disruptions Read More …

Holland America’s Delightful 2026-2027 Hawaii & Panama Canal

Today, Holland America Line opened bookings for 2026-2027 Panama Canal and Hawaii Cruises. The voyages, ranging from 14 to 28 days, will sail aboard six ships with departures from five convenient North American homeports. The new itineraries bring guests to Read More …