Europe: Rentals Boom, Record Summer Demand

Important to Know Europe’s short-term rental market is experiencing a significant boom for the summer of 2025, with several countries, including the United Kingdom, Poland, Czech Republic, Norway, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, and particularly Greece, leading the charge with record-breaking booking Read More …

Trafalgar Latest With New River Cruising Focus

Trafalgar, renowned worldwide for its expertly guided land tours and decades of creating meaningful travel experiences, announces its expansion into river cruising.  Launching in Spring 2026, Trafalgar will debut in Europe with two river cruise journeys along the Rhine and Read More …

Refreshed Carnival Miracle Starts European Season

Carnival Miracle just kicked off Carnival Cruise Line’s summer sailing series in Europe after completing an extensive dry dock in Cadiz, Spain. The ship welcomed its first guests upon its return to service from Lisbon, Portugal on Sunday. The guests who embarked on the Read More …

US Travelers Surge In New European Tourism

U.S. travelers are showing a strong and consistent interest in European tourism, with projections indicating a 10% increase in travel to the continent for the summer of 2025. This marks the fourth consecutive year of growth, driven by the enduring Read More …

Costa Sale: Reduced Fares on Med Cruises

Costa Cruises North America is sailing into summer with a special “Memorial Day Sale” featuring up to 30% off select Mediterranean cruises in 2025 when booked by June 16, 2025. The extended Memorial Day offer is available on sailings departing from Read More …

Lindblad Deal Brings Euro River Expeditions

Lindblad Expeditions, the pioneer of modern expedition cruising, and Transcend Cruises today announced a multi-year charter agreement that will reframe European river cruising for discerning travelers looking to experience the continent’s most iconic waterways like a true explorer. The initial agreement with Read More …

Railbookers Group Celebrates Return of Rail Week

With its biggest sale of the year and a first-ever trip giveaway on social media, Railbookers Group, home of Railbookers and Amtrak Vacations, is joining the global celebration of everything train travel – Rail Week. From May 4-10, travelers can join the Read More …

Viking Celebrates 2025 Euro River Season Start

Spring has sprung, and so has Viking’s incredible 2025 European river season! Get ready for unforgettable adventures as the celebrated Viking Longships set sail, bringing you the best of Europe’s breathtaking rivers. With seven stunning new sister ships joining the Read More …

Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship Viking Nerthus in Europe

 Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Nerthus, the company’s newest Viking Longship®. The delivery took place this morning when the ship was presented at Meyer’s Neptun Werft shipyard in Rockstock-Warnemuende, Germany. The 168-guest Viking Nerthus joins the company’s Read More …