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 …
Fishing in the Puinahua River. Photo credit: Diego Pérez ©WCS A study conducted by Cornell University and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), both members of the Amazon Waters Alliance, reveals that small, abundant, and nutritious fish species in the Amazon Read More …
The issue of over-tourism has reared its head once again; international travel is expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels this year. To help tourists avoid contributing to over-tourism and steer clear of the crowds, leading tour comparison site, Tourscanner has conducted a study to Read More …
According to Weather.com, this year’s hurricane season is poised to be the most active season yet, with a projected 23 storms, 11 hurricanes, and 5 of at least a Category 3 to affect the Atlantic Coast this summer. Travelers must brace themselves as Read More …
Windstar Cruises, a leader in small ship luxury cruising, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of their partnership with the James Beard Foundation in 2025 by inviting back four guest favorite chefs and introducing one new chef for their themed culinary Read More …
American Cruise Lines (ACL) announced a summer season packed with New England cruises. Their fleet of 6 small ships, including 3 brand-new Coastal Cats, will offer itineraries ranging from 8 to 15 days. These include new cruises like the Yankee Read More …
Star Clippers’ has released its newest brochure featuring its full catalog of sailings through March 2026. This latest brochure contains a handful of exciting new adventures as well as many favorite authentic sailing itineraries across the entire fleet. Star Clippers Read More …