Norway Tourist Tax To Fund Sustainable Travel

In a wonderfully proactive move to protect its stunning natural beauty, Norway is taking a significant and positive step to enhance the travel experience for everyone. As of Thursday, Norwegian lawmakers have approved the introduction of a new tourist tax, Read More …

Tourist Taxes Becoming The New Travel Norm

A global trend is seeing popular tourist destinations, including Japan, Canada, the U.S., Mexico, France, Italy, the U.K., and Germany, increasingly implement or raise tourist taxes and fees in 2025. This shift reflects a growing need to manage the impacts Read More …

Beyond Cruising: Gorilla Trekking Adventure

Gondwana Ecotours invites travelers to delve deeper into the wonders of Rwanda with its newly expanded 10-day “Rwanda: Gorillas, Chimps & National Parks Adventure.” This meticulously crafted journey offers unparalleled wildlife encounters alongside rich cultural experiences and exploration of Rwanda’s stunning Read More …

Islands Turbocharge Caribbean Multi-Day Travel

Important To Know The Caribbean is undergoing a significant transformation in 2025, moving away from short, sun-and-sand getaways towards longer, more immersive multi-day trips. Six islands – Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Barbados, Curaçao, and Aruba – are at the forefront Read More …

Beyond Cruising: New Birding Tour on Private Amazon Reserve

Sacha Lodge in Quito, Ecuador is an easily accessible 5000-acre private ecological reserve in the Ecuadorian Amazon, is thrilled to announce an array of NEW private birding itineraries. Of the 1,600 bird species registered in Ecuador, 600 have been seen at Read More …

Great Plains Young Explorers Program Visits Botswana, Kenya and Zimbabwe

Great Plains, the tourism conservation organization founded by National Geographic filmmakers and explorers-in-residence Dereck and Beverly Joubert, is delighted to present its most fabulous family safari offering, the Young Explorers Program, available across its camps in Botswana, Kenya, and Zimbabwe. From gliding Read More …

Fish Are a Healthy Alternative For The Amazon

Fishing in the Puinahua River. Photo credit: Diego Pérez ©WCS A study conducted by Cornell University and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), both members of the Amazon Waters Alliance, reveals that small, abundant, and nutritious fish species in the Amazon 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 …

Arctic Adventures for Every Kind of Explorer

For adventure seekers craving the ultimate Arctic experience, Aurora Expeditions delivers unmatched opportunities to explore the wild beauty of the Arctic. With one of the most extensive and inclusive activity programs in the expedition cruising industry, Aurora’s Arctic voyages allow travelers to Read More …