Late Summer Vacations to Escape the Heat

Embrace the perfect end to your summer by exploring extraordinary off-the-beaten-path destinations from the Arctic to the Andes, where invigorating cool breezes and moderate temperatures create a delightfully refreshing escape. Alaska Northern Lights: On Gondwana Ecotours’ Alaska Northern Lights Adventure, guests will get a dose of Read More …

Europe’s New Travel Map: Cooler Destinations Shine

A wonderful and dynamic shift is reshaping the European travel landscape for summer 2025, with travelers embracing new destinations and creating fresh, exciting vacation experiences. As preferences evolve, there is a growing enthusiasm for “coolcations”—journeys to the beautiful, temperate climates Read More …

Viking Names Newest Ocean Ship in Croatia

998-Guest Viking Vesta Was Welcomed to Award-Winning Fleet During Ceremony in Split Viking named its newest ocean ship, the Viking Vesta®, with a traditional ceremony in Split, Croatia. Serving as ceremonial godmother of the Viking Vesta was the Norwegian journalist, Lene Tangevald-Jensen. The Viking Read More …

Norway’s New Tourist Tax Funds Sustainable, Beautiful Tourism

Norway is taking a proactive and thoughtful step to preserve its magnificent natural landscapes for generations to come with the introduction of a new, locally-applied tourist tax, set to begin in the summer of 2026. As the country’s popularity continues Read More …

Viking: 14 New Ocean Itineraries for 2026, 2027

Now Open for Booking, Each New Ocean Voyage Combines Two or More Popular Itineraries for More In-Depth Exploration Across Europe Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced that 14 new ocean itineraries exploring the Mediterranean, United Kingdom, Ireland and Scandinavia in 2026 and Read More …

Up Norway Train Journeys Across Scandinavia

Up Norway, Scandinavia’s premier sustainable luxury travel curator, unveils its top recommendations for romantic train journeys. The unforgettable escapes were designed for honeymooners, couples in love, solo travelers indulging in self-romance, or families embracing quality time together to experience the Read More …

Up Norway Celebrates UNESCO Recognition

Up Norway, Scandinavia’s premier curator of sustainable luxury travel, invites travelers to experience Norway’s newly UNESCO-recognized ‘seterkultur’ (summer farm culture), a living heritage that honors the sustainable mountain farming practices, deep-rooted traditions, and artisanal craftsmanship that have shaped Norwegian identity Read More …

Up Norway Partners with InRetreat to Launch Wellness Retreats

Up Norway, the leading curator of sustainable luxury travel experiences in Scandinavia, has launched a new partnership with InRetreat, a Norwegian wellness brand known for its transformative yoga and mindfulness experiences. Together, they will offer an exclusive series of guided Read More …

Carnival 2026 European Sailings Announced

Carnival Cruise Line has announced its first wave of summer 2026 sailings, including exciting European and Alaskan cruises. A highlight is a special 11-day Carnival Journeys Eclipse cruise aboard Carnival Legend, departing from Dover, England, on August 9, 2026. This Read More …