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Discover The World Differently With Trafalgar Guided Tours
Travel is about more than visiting new places. It is about truly experiencing the culture, cuisine, and stories that make each destination unforgettable. With Trafalgar, your journey is designed to let you explore the world with ease, confidence, and authenticity. From the cobblestone streets of Europe’s historic cities to the breathtaking landscapes of North America, every...
Read More »Beyond the Bottle with AmaWaterways: Food, History and Culture in 2 Famed Wine Regions
From the moment you set foot on an AmaWaterways river ship in France’s Bordeaux region or Portugal’s Douro Valley, your time in Europe transforms into more than a vacation; it becomes an immersive exploration of the continent’s most revered wine regions. For travelers seeking rich culture, exquisite food and onshore experiences that go beyond the bottle,...
Read More »The Quintessential Exotic Escape
Set adrift in the heart of the South Pacific, French Polynesia is a collection of more than 100 islands spread across five archipelagos, each one offering its own version of paradise. Yet it’s Bora Bora — with its iconic overwater bungalows, dramatic volcanic peaks, and impossibly blue lagoon — that has come to define what we...
Read More »Top 5 Destinations in The Exotic
PatagoniaStraddling Argentina and Chile, Patagonia is a landscape so dramatic it feels otherworldly. Think towering spires like Fitz Roy and the Torres del Paine, vast blue glaciers, and windswept valleys where guanacos (related to llamas) roam and condors soar overhead. Hiking here isn’t just exercise; it’s an intimate dance with the raw power of nature, each...
Read More »Picture Perfect - The exotics are more than just a pretty view
Wild Plains and Rugged PeaksIn Mongolia, adventure means galloping across endless steppes on horseback, following ancient trails once used by Genghis Khan’s warriors. Days are spent riding beneath a sky so vast it feels like its own universe, with the wind whipping past as herds of wild horses run alongside. Evenings bring warmth and camaraderie inside...
Read More »Scenic Announces New Class of Luxury Expedition Ship with Pre-Release Pricing
Scenic Group has announced the launch of Scenic Ikon, a new class of ‘Discovery Yachts’- and the opening of bookings at special pre-release pricing. Scenic Ikon joins the luxury cruise line’s ocean fleet – currently Scenic Eclipse I and II - in polar waters and its primary base of the Mediterranean, beginning in spring of 2028. Three years...
Read More »The World’s Biggest Cruise Line Marks a 100-ship Milestone
It sails 21 rivers, 5 oceans, and all 7 continents with more ships than any other single cruise line in the world. And now, with the naming of nine new ships in one fell swoop, Viking has marked another milestone: the inauguration of its 100th ship! During a simultaneous ceremony that spanned six countries, the river, ocean...
Read More »Return to Halloween’s Haunted Roots on a Trip to Ireland
The Emerald Isle has always been a land where ancient practices are interwoven with the supernatural – and many of the fun and spooky Halloween practices we love today can be traced back to the pre-Christian Celtic festival of Samhain and Irish folklore. No wonder Ireland is considered the ‘Home of Halloween’ and the cradle of...
Read More »5 Best Places in the World to Celebrate Diwali
Every autumn, Diwali, the Festival of Lights rooted in Hindu tradition and also celebrated by Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists, illuminates cities and villages in India and beyond. The festival symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. Homes glow with oil lamps (diyas), fireworks light the sky, and sweet treats are shared among...
Read More »Good Times, Great Company, Madrid.
Whether it’s a birthday, an anniversary, a family reunion, or just a casual catch-up, this city and its surroundings serve up the perfect mix of good food, great company, and unforgettable moments.Celebrate Your WayForget the fancy scripts — Madrid’s celebration scene is as diverse as the people here. Raise a glass on a rooftop terrace with...
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