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 …

bnbfinder Survey Shows Wish Lists This Holiday Season

This holiday season, forget about giving puppies, jewelry, or the latest sports gear – trips, experience-based gifts, gift cards, and cold hard cash are now topping many consumers’ wish lists, according to recent survey by bnbfinder – the book direct platform for Read More …

Savor a World of Flavors with Holland America Line and Sur La Table’s Immersive New Cooking Classes, Available to Book Nationwide 

 Holland America Line and trusted kitchen brand Sur La Table are joining forces to bring global flavors from ship to shore. This new collaboration will offer cooking classes at Sur La Table locations nationwide, inspired by Holland America Line’s visits to over 140 Read More …

Croatia Grows Position As Year-Round Tourist Destination

Croatia’s tourism industry has seen remarkable growth in 2024, further establishing the country as a premier year-round destination. By the end of September, 19.3 million visitors generated 102.5 million overnight stays, making a 3% increase in arrivals and a 0.5% rise in Read More …

Book It: 50% Discount on 2026 River Cruises

Riviera River Cruises is now offering a 50% discount on all 2026 European river cruise departures in celebration of the launch of sales for that year, as well as the announcement of a new ship, five new themed itineraries, and 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 …