Before The Cruise Options: Airbnb vs Hotels

The latest analysis by Upgraded Points compares the average nightly costs of Airbnbs and hotels across 100 of America’s largest cities. “Hotels have long been the go-to choice for travelers seeking comfort and convenience, but Airbnb has grown in popularity as an Read More …

Lindblad To Expand Galapagos Fleet With Celebrity Ships

Lindblad Expeditions has acquired Celebrity Xpedition and Celebrity Xploration from Celebrity Cruises, strengthening its position as the largest expedition cruise line. These two Galápagos expedition vessels will be refurbished and renamed before joining the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic fleet next year. Read More …

Celebrate: Aurora LGBTQIA+ Pride Cruise

In honor of Pride Month, Australian-owned, B Corp-certified expedition travel company Aurora Expeditions, is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Planetdwellers & Pride Tours for an Antarctica Pride Cruise. Setting sail in February 2025, the specialty sailing is designed to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, Read More …

50 Reasons To Love International Travel

The world beckons with a kaleidoscope of experiences, each waiting to broaden your horizons and ignite your senses. International travel isn’t just about ticking destinations off a list; it’s a tapestry woven with threads of cultural immersion, personal growth, and Read More …

Queen Anne Godmother: The City Of Liverpool

Cunard has chosen Liverpool, its birthplace and former headquarters, as the godparent of its new ship Queen Anne, honoring their 184-year bond. The deep connection between the city and Cunard is evident in the massive crowds that gather for Cunard Read More …

More Firsts: Viking Genetically Sequences Phytoplankton At Sea

Viking announced a significant advancement in marine research and exploration: real-time environmental DNA (eDNA) sequencing of phytoplankton available on their expedition fleet. This achievement positions Viking as the first travel company to offer such capabilities onboard its vessels. Collaboration for Read More …

Carnival Corp Ships: 100% Starlink Connected

Carnival Corporation, the world’s biggest cruise company, just announced incredible upgrades to their entire fleet of 90+ ships! Get ready to experience lightning-fast, reliable internet thanks to Starlink, a cutting-edge technology by SpaceX. This means you can stay connected throughout Read More …

Lost Luggage Service Ensures Peace Of Mind

Costa Cruises offers peace of mind to European travelers flying to their cruise embarkation port by launching their new “Lost Luggage Concierge” service in collaboration with SosTravel.com. (SOS travel, by the way, has an app you need to have when Read More …

Princess 2026 Total Solar Eclipse in Europe

Due to the growing popularity of astrotourism, Princess Cruises is capitalizing on this trend by offering cruises specifically positioned to view celestial events. Their recent cruise allowed passengers to witness a total solar eclipse, and their next opportunity will be Read More …