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Five Steps to Plan Your European River Cruise
Step 1: Decide which countries you want to exploreHaving a list of countries that you have your heart set on visiting is a great starting point, as it can significantly narrow down the options.Inspiration to define your Europe wish list can come in many ways: the fantastic photos from your friend's trip, a movie set in...
Read More »Your PTO is Going Places with Delta Vacations
Get the most out of your PTO – and the most out of your vacation! With Delta Vacations, you’ll earn toward Medallion® Status on flights, hotels, rides and activities. One vacation can make the difference in reaching Status or the next tier, so your booking can continue to reward you throughout the year. Terms apply.A little...
Read More »Beach Chemistry: Mexico Meets The Dominican Republic
Whether you’re planning a laid-back island escape, an adventure-filled coastal getaway, or a sun-soaked Caribbean retreat, the right destination – and resort – can make all the difference. From Mexico’s tranquil Isla Mujeres and culturally rich Riviera Maya to the palm-lined beaches of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, these sought-after locales offer something for every type of...
Read More »From Cuisine to Caftans: Explore New Cultural Heritage Sites Around the World
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 2025 listings that annually celebrate living cultural traditions – and highlight them for support to ensure they remain alive. You may be most familiar with UNESCO World...
Read More »Global Christmas Traditions You’ll Want to Experience
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, attend midnight Mass at the Vatican, or even been to Bethlehem at Christmas, but you haven’t really experienced Christmas as a global phenomenon until you’ve explored...
Read More »Explore Regent’s New Epicurean Studios and Luxury Upgrades on Your Next Cruise
The immersive, state-of-the-art culinary theaters feature the ‘Epicurean Passport Series,’ chef-hosted dining, and destination-inspired shore excursions. Epicurean Enrichment Studios debuts in spring 2026 exclusively on board 2 of the ultra-luxury cruise line’s fleet of ships: Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Voyager. The Epicurean Enrichment Studio was inspired by the phenomenal success of the Culinary Arts Kitchen...
Read More »Swap Stress for Serenity this Season with Locally-Inspired Wellness Escapes in Latin America
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 holistic lifestyle activities that help you balance body, mind, and spirit. Reset, rejuvenate, and relax in coveted destinations, relying on modern wellness experts who also tap into...
Read More »This Year’s European Christmas Capital is…
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 European Christmas capital, recognizing how that destination brings the local essence of the celebration to life for residents and visitors. In 2025, the European Christmas Capital is...
Read More »Celebrating the Night: Seabourn’s ‘Noctourism’ Experiences
During the shortest days and longest nights of the year, ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn is shining a spotlight on ways it gives guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in the primal allure of the night, as part of the growing ‘noctourism’ trend of exploring destinations after dark and connecting with destinations in new and meaningful ways. Select...
Read More »VIDEO: A New Kind of Expedition Cruising by Atlas Ocean Voyages: Epicurean Expeditions
Expedition cruises are a fast-growing, life-changing way to see the world in a different way. Atlas Ocean Voyages, with its fleet of small, yacht-like ships that also have polar capabilities, has expanded the definition of expedition cruising in new directions with ‘Epicurean Expeditions.’The ‘classic’ expedition cruise is polar: Antarctica or increasingly, the Arctic. Other remote maritime destinations...
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