State Dept. Reducing Passport Processing Times

The State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs is reducing processing times for passports to 4-6 weeks, down from our prior commitment of 6-8 weeks. This announcement comes after months of issuing passports well under the 6-8 week commitment. It showcases Read More …

Florida Is Third-Most Instagrammable In USA

A comprehensive study of Instagram hashtag data has revealed the most picturesque proposal locations worldwide, with Paris topping almost 800 other scenic destinations.  The study by online casino website Nieuwe Casino analyzed the Instagram hashtags ‘#[location]engagement’, ‘#[location]proposal’, and ‘#[location]engaged’ combined Read More …

Long Lines Cited As Top Flying Hassles

 A survey of America’s flying public indicates that long lines at security (61%), flight delays or cancellations (57%) and long lines at the airline terminal counter (41%) are the top three most common causes of delays or inconveniences they face Read More …

New Sun Princess to View 2026 Solar Eclipse

Princess Cruises, the world’s most iconic cruise line, has added a second Total Solar Eclipse cruise option, this one aboard its newest and most stunning ship – Sun Princess, when the next spectacle takes place in August 2026. The cruise Read More …

Princess Commemorates Construction Milestone

Princess Cruises, renowned for creating unforgettable vacations, reached a significant milestone today. Their second Sphere-Class ship, Star Princess, was successfully floated out at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy. This means she’s now ready to embark on the next phase of Read More …

See Who Won: Cunard Award for Vision, Courage, and Creativity

The Eighth Annual Samuel Cunard Prize for Vision, Courage, and Creativity was awarded to Blair McKeil on Wednesday, September 25, onboard Cunard’s flagship Queen Mary 2. To celebrate this honor, McKeil was joined by local dignitaries, leaders from the maritime community, and officers Read More …

Cruise Line Opens Shore Power Plant

Cruise company AIDA Cruises and the Port of Oslo celebrated the opening of its new shore power system. This means that cruise ships in Oslo can now be supplied with shore power during their stay in port. The visiting ship Read More …

Cruise Lines Give Back: Costa Expands Food Donations

According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), an estimated 40% of the global food supply is lost or wasted. In support of global efforts to tackle this important issue, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, remains committed Read More …

Carnival Expands Sailings From Galveston, Jacksonville

 Carnival Cruise Line guests who sail from Galveston and Jacksonville have even more options to choose from as they plan future fun vacations. The new sailings announced today expand cruise schedules in both homeports through spring 2027 and open new opportunities Read More …