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Discover Your Inner Sailor in St. Maarten

Outdoor Activities Saint Martin, Saint Martin

If you love the sounds of sails snapping in the tropical breeze, St. Maarten stands out with two iconic ways to discover your inner sailor: the largest regatta in the...

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Oceania Cruises Goes Adults-Only: A New Trend?

River or Ocean Cruises

Oceania Cruises has joined an exclusive cruising club, announcing that it’s joining the ranks of cruise lines banning kids. You may be surprised which – and how few - cruise...

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Explore Natural Wonders in the Caribbean

Outdoor Activities

Sun and sand are relaxing, but if you love the outdoors and getting active among scenery that takes your breath away… these natural wonders in Caribbean islands should inspire your...

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Welcome Wave Season and Save!

River or Ocean Cruises

'Tis the season for cruise travelers to save! Wave Season is that time of year when cruise lines roll out wave after wave of promotions, perks, and irresistible offers. They’re...

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Get In the Know About the Islands of Italy

Sea & Sand

Travel beyond ‘the boot’ to Italy’s inspiring islands. With thousands of miles of Mediterranean coastline, some of the best Italian destinations are floating dramatically offshore, from the world-famous to others...

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Where Will the Quest for Wellness Take You This Year?

Wellness travel is being redefined for a new, more aware generation of travelers, and the destinations wellness travelers are seeking combine ancient practices, new approaches and focus on different outcomes....

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Top Travel Resolutions That May Actually Get You Packing Your Bags This Year

Every year, “travel more” is in the mix of resolutions. But what travel resolutions can get you from dreaming of a trip… into the beauty and benefits of real travel experiences? Surveys...

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Is the Slow Travel Trend For You?

It’s official: ‘FOMO’ is out. And ‘JOMO’ is in. After years of racing through “bucket lists,” something quieter is reshaping travel. We’re no longer chasing the Fear of Missing Out...

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The Wide World of Sparkling Wine: How to Order Like a Local

If you’re the kind of traveler who believes every destination (in fact, every good moment in life!) becomes even better with a glass of something effervescent (excellent life choice), this...

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Cuisine to Caftans: Latest Cultural Heritage of Humanity Listings Inspire Travel

Culture & History

For the first time, a country’s entire cuisine has been recognized as part of the “Intangible Cultural Heritage” of humanity. It was an astonishing moment at the announcement of UNESCO’s...

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Jamaica Asking Visitors to Return as Island Reopens Following Hurricane Melissa

Sea & Sand

Visitors are crucial to local communities as they recover following October’s Hurricane Melissa, the strongest ever recorded storm to hit the country, with devastating results. The focus now is rebuilding...

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Christmas Quirk: Global Holiday Traditions Worth Traveling For

Local Events

Christmas has traveled around the world – and along the way, it’s picked up local flavors, traditions and folklore. You may have traveled to sip gluhwein at Germany’s Christmas markets,...

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This Year’s European Christmas Capital is…

Local Events

Rekindle your love of Christmas traveling to the official – yes, official! - European Christmas capital. Each year, the Christmas Cities Network, with support from the European Parliament, designates a different...

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Swap Stress for Serenity this Season with Locally-Inspired Wellness Escapes in Latin America

Wellness

Marriott hotels and resorts are inviting you to escape and unwind in the Caribbean and Latin America through personalized treatments, healing rituals, therapies using natural ingredients, immersive sensory experiences, and...

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This Hotel Gives You Access to Rome's Gardens and Private Villas with Top Horticulturalists

Outdoor Activities Rome, Italy

Rome’s iconic history, culture, and ‘dolce vita’ come to life in its green spaces, and one of the city’s luxury hotels is letting guests immerse themselves in some of its...

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New National Park in the Caribbean is the Seahorse Capital of the World

Outdoor Activities Bahamas

Of all the creatures of the oceans, seahorses may be one of the most magical and endearing. And now, a new maritime preserve in the Caribbean with the densest population...

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Travel Tips as World-First Tourist Toll Takes Effect: Venice Visitors Must Now Pay to Enter City

Before your trip Venice

It’s historic travel news: in what the country’s tourism board is calling a “unique experiment,” the famous canal city of Venice, Italy, is implementing what it labels “a daily access...

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Sandals Opens 18th All-Inclusive Resort in Off-the-Beaten-Path Caribbean Archipelago

Sea & Sand St Vincent and Grenadines

Looking for a luxury, all-inclusive, nature-forward beach resort experience in a mostly-undiscovered destination? Sandals has opened the doors of its newest resort – with a view down a 300-foot pool...

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Top Countries for Wildlife Viewing - and What to Photograph There

Outdoor Activities

Wildlife photography safaris have never been more popular, as constant advances in technology make incredible image capture more accessible to ordinary travelers. One study of millions of wildlife photos on...

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The Longest Hotel Pool on the Exotic Island of Bali is Inspired by Rice Terraces

Hotels Indonesia

The lush, terraced rice fields of Bali are iconic symbols of this legendary Indonesian island, lending inspiration to the pools of one resort. Surrounded by inviting greenery and nestled in the...

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VIDEO: Behind the Scenes Tour of the Submarine Hangar on a Viking Expedition Cruise

Adventure

Viking has two expedition cruise ships and each is equipped with 2 ‘yellow submarines,’ zodiacs, kayaks, and special operations boats that allow guests to launch into excursions right off the...

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Essential Tips for Booking Your Next All-Inclusive Vacation

All Inclusive

It's not too late to book your all-inclusive getaway this season. But all resorts are not created equal. Making the wrong choice of an all-inclusive vacation can be the difference...

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VIDEO: Incredible! Helicopter Quest for Emperor Penguins on the Scenic Eclipse in Antarctica

Adventure Antarctica

The Scenic Eclipse ultra-luxury expedition ship is equipped with not one – but two, 6-seat helicopters – and they were the key to a life-changing excursion during our cruise in...

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The Bahamas "Launching" as the Next Destination for Space Tourism

Sightseeing Bahamas

We have lift off! It’s a “giant leap” for The Bahamas, which is joining the exclusive club of destinations appealing to fans of humankind’s Last Frontier. The country has entered into...

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