Quiet Escapes” Define Intentional Travel in 2026

Travel is changing, and the data is in: 2026 is shaping up to be the year of quiet escapes, ultra-personalized retreats, and a decisive return to slower, more intentional journeys. Drawing on data compiled by the world’s leading hotel groups, Read More …

Botswana Children Lead Local Conservation Efforts

The African Bush Camps Foundation (ABCF) is empowering young people in Botswana’s remote Khwai region to become the next generation of conservation leaders through its Junior Ranger Program. This initiative is designed to instill a sense of ownership and pride Read More …

Expedition Line Brings Positive Planet Impact

Aurora Expeditions, a Certified B Corporation, released its 2025 Impact Report, detailing measurable progress in environmental stewardship and community engagement, reinforcing its 35-year legacy of responsible exploration. The company launched the Ocean Regeneration program, a circular impact model that replaces Read More …

German Hotel Pioneers Sustainable Circular Economy Tourism

Hotel Luise in Erlangen, Germany, is positioned as a highly innovative and sustainable city hotel, championing the vision of a circular economy within the hospitality industry. Erlangen itself is actively committed to climate protection, providing a supportive backdrop for the Read More …

Carnival Resumes Ocho Rios Cruises After Hurricane

Carnival Cruise Line (CCL) has successfully resumed calls to the Ocho Rios port in Jamaica following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, marking a significant step in the island’s tourism recovery. The Carnival Paradise was the first CCL ship reported to Read More …

Abu Dhabi Welcomes All To Experience Ramadan Joy

Abu Dhabi is preparing to warmly welcome visitors during the Holy Month of Ramadan in February–March 2026 with an even richer lineup of cultural experiences and community celebrations. Building on last year’s success, the emirate is dedicated to showcasing how Read More …

Adventure Cruising Leads Effort Filtering Ocean Microplastics

Aurora Expeditions, the distinguished leader in small-ship adventure travel and a Certified B Corporation, is taking a wonderful, industry-first step to combat microplastic pollution by partnering with the UK’s Cleaner Seas Group. This pioneering initiative will install advanced Indikon filtration Read More …

Affluent Women Lead Luxury Solo Travel Experience

Affluent women are happily driving a remarkable surge in the luxury solo travel market, representing a delightful shift in who is booking premium and independent adventures. Industry data, particularly from Virtuoso’s 2025 luxury travel trends, confirms that women now form Read More …

Expedition Innovates Sustainable Ocean Travel

Aurora Expeditions, a leader in small-ship adventure travel, announced a new sustainability partnership with Australian climate-technology company CounterCurrent. This collaboration involves integrating CounterCurrent’s AI-powered navigation system aboard Aurora’s new vessel, the Douglas Mawson, which is scheduled to launch in December Read More …