Guests Return Safely Following Sudden Tropical Squall

Severe weather abruptly interrupted shore operations for Holland America Line’s Noordam during its visit to Kiriwina Island in Papua New Guinea. The ship was midway through a 42-night sailing from Sydney to Auckland when a sudden squall produced winds reaching Read More …

Experience Timeless Wonders In Beautiful Hangzhou China

Hangzhou, often historically referred to as “heaven on earth,” is currently positioning itself as a premier destination for global travelers seeking to experience the depth of China’s five-millennia-old civilization. The Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism has Read More …

Beyond Cruising: Ten Trips To Escape The Noise

Beyond the often overwhelming headlines of global challenges and uncertainties lies a world brimming with warmth, hospitality, vibrant cultures, and open hearts eager to welcome you; this is an invitation to look past the noise and discover both hidden gems Read More …

WonderWorks Panama City Beach Spreading the Love This February

I’m not sure what an upside down museum of oddness has to do with love but let’s just go with it because I need this article to hit my productivity goal today. Yes, that works. February is a time when 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 …

Florida Is Third-Most Instagrammable In USA

A comprehensive study of Instagram hashtag data has revealed the most picturesque proposal locations worldwide, with Paris topping almost 800 other scenic destinations.  The study by online casino website Nieuwe Casino analyzed the Instagram hashtags ‘#[location]engagement’, ‘#[location]proposal’, and ‘#[location]engaged’ combined Read More …

Long Lines Cited As Top Flying Hassles

 A survey of America’s flying public indicates that long lines at security (61%), flight delays or cancellations (57%) and long lines at the airline terminal counter (41%) are the top three most common causes of delays or inconveniences they face Read More …

New Sun Princess to View 2026 Solar Eclipse

Princess Cruises, the world’s most iconic cruise line, has added a second Total Solar Eclipse cruise option, this one aboard its newest and most stunning ship – Sun Princess, when the next spectacle takes place in August 2026. The cruise Read More …

See Who Won: Cunard Award for Vision, Courage, and Creativity

The Eighth Annual Samuel Cunard Prize for Vision, Courage, and Creativity was awarded to Blair McKeil on Wednesday, September 25, onboard Cunard’s flagship Queen Mary 2. To celebrate this honor, McKeil was joined by local dignitaries, leaders from the maritime community, and officers Read More …