New Travel Trend: Help Preserve Beautiful Destinations

Get ready to be part of a wonderful global movement that helps keep the world’s most beautiful destinations pristine for generations to come! Norway is excitingly preparing to join a forward-thinking group of countries—including top spots like Spain, Japan, and Read More …

World Ocean Day: Costa Guardians Of The Sea Project Begins

Get ready for an inspiring wave of ocean conservation education aboard Costa ships! Just in time for World Ocean Day on June 8, the Costa Crociere Foundation proudly presents “Guardians of the Sea,” an exciting new international environmental education project Read More …

Norway Tourist Tax To Fund Sustainable Travel

In a wonderfully proactive move to protect its stunning natural beauty, Norway is taking a significant and positive step to enhance the travel experience for everyone. As of Thursday, Norwegian lawmakers have approved the introduction of a new tourist tax, 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 …

Holland America Honors Guide Dog Legacy

Holland America Line hosted a special ceremony onboard Rotterdam to honor Joska (pronounced “YO-skuh”), the first service dog to become a 5-Star Mariner and receive the prestigious Platinum Medallion from the cruise line. Joska, who passed away in February 2025 at Read More …

Great Plains Young Explorers Program Visits Botswana, Kenya and Zimbabwe

Great Plains, the tourism conservation organization founded by National Geographic filmmakers and explorers-in-residence Dereck and Beverly Joubert, is delighted to present its most fabulous family safari offering, the Young Explorers Program, available across its camps in Botswana, Kenya, and Zimbabwe. From gliding 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 …

Empowering Female Travel for International Women’s Day and Beyond

Going Solo: Destinations Encouraging Female Travel Ananda in The Himalayas, India India was the “pray” part of Eat, Pray, Love, but clichés aside, the historic palace of Ananda in The Himalayas’ 100 acre estate in the Himalayan foothills is an oasis for Read More …