Nations Hike Tourist Taxes; Italy Penalizes Weekend Visitors

A growing number of popular tourist destinations, including Italy, Greece, Japan, Spain, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Netherlands, are implementing or increasing tourist taxes and fees to combat overtourism, fund infrastructure, and protect local communities and environments. While the specific mechanisms 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 …

The Future is Electric for Luxury Yacht Charters

 TradeWinds—the values-driven, global company offering eco-friendly, luxury catamaran sailing vacations—has set a bold course for the future of yachting. By 2036, their fleet of 50 some yachts will be predominantly low-emission, with the majority being electric propulsion, clean energy vessels Read More …

Carnival Powers Sustainability With Solar Parks

Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest cruise company, today announced it has expanded its renewable energy portfolio with the recent launch of new solar parks at two of its port destinations, Mahogany Bay Cruise Center in Roatán, Honduras, and Puerta Read More …

E-Bike Vacations An Eco-Friendly Way to Travel

More and More People are using E-Bikes on Vacation According to this study by the Tourism Network Brandenburg, the e-bike has established itself as a means of transportation for vacation trips. About 29% of the respondents said that they had used 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 …

Embracing The Bravecation With Aurora Expeditions

One of the hottest travel trends of 2025 is embracing the “Bravecation,” meaning travelers are seeking more daring and transformative experiences that push them to step out of their comfort zones and engage in activities they typically wouldn’t. Whether it’s Read More …

March 1 Is National Plan a Solo Vacation Day

This love-filled February, solo travel is on the rise and United is sharing travel hacks, popular destinations and app features to empower adventurers to get ready for National Plan a Solo Vacation Day on March 1 with the ultimate travel mantra: YOLO (You Read More …