The travel industry in 2026 is witnessing a significant shift in consumer behavior characterized by the rise of “coolcations.” As global temperatures climb and summer heatwaves become more frequent, an increasing number of travelers are actively opting for cooler climates Read More …
A recent drone video of the MSC World Europa has sparked a significant debate on social media regarding the environmental consequences of the modern cruise industry. Shared within the r/Anticonsumption Reddit community, the footage highlights the immense scale of the Read More …
Aurora Expeditions has launched a new citizen science initiative designed to engage passengers in the monitoring of climate change during their voyages to Antarctica. By partnering with Joe Muise, a physics teacher and the founder of the Thermal Imaging of Read More …
In response to growing environmental scrutiny regarding mega-ships like the Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean Group has highlighted the data within their “Destination Net Zero” sustainability strategy. Addressing the specific criticisms regarding sewage and emissions, the company points to Read More …
A recent viral photograph has ignited a significant debate regarding the environmental impact and sheer scale of modern mega-ships. The image, posted on Reddit’s r/megalophobia subreddit, captured Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas docked next to a smaller Carnival vessel Read More …
Tropical Storm Melissa is currently being monitored by the National Hurricane Center as it remains nearly stationary over the Caribbean Sea. As of Saturday, Melissa’s maximum sustained winds have increased to 70 mph, with a minimum central pressure recorded at Read More …
The Atlantic hurricane season of 2025 has been remarkably calm so far, a pleasant surprise given earlier forecasts that anticipated high activity. Typically, the peak of hurricane season around early September is marked by numerous tropical storms and hurricanes, often Read More …
East Asia is preparing for the arrival of Super Typhoon Ragasa, a truly powerful tropical cyclone, expected to make landfall near Shenzhen, China, today. This impressive storm, previously reaching peak winds of 162 mph (a Category 5 equivalent), is the Read More …
The Atlantic hurricane season has become active again following an almost three-week pause in development. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) announced that Tropical Depression Seven intensified into Tropical Storm Gabrielle, making it the seventh named storm of the 2025 season. Read More …