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Latest News in Travel | Mar 28, 24

Check Out These Resort Openings - You Can Still Plan a Tropical Escape this Winter

Sea & Sand Caribbean, Anywhere

Wave goodbye to the winter blues on your way to one of these newly-opened resorts, from adults-only escapes to family-friendly and multi-generational beach vacations. This may be the year to try an all-new destination, or treat yourself to a new kind of holiday that puts a spark in your sun...

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Why Taking an Alaska Cruise is 'For the Birds'

Outdoor Activities Alaska

Bears and whales and other marine mammals are high on everyone’s list for wildlife sightings in Alaska. But we think any trip to America’s Last Frontier is, well, ‘for the birds.’ With more coastline than the rest of the United States combined, as well as parks bigger than some countries,...

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Sun, Sand, and a Side of History: 7 Historic Sites You Must Visit in the Caribbean

Culture & History Caribbean, Anywhere

 If you love sun and sand… with a side of history, here are seven Caribbean islands whose history lives on today through preserved and protected UNESCO World Heritage historic sites.Which history-rich destinations top your list for an upcoming beach holiday with a twist?ANTIGUA: “Nelson’s Dockyard” Known for its famous inhabitant,...

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Celebrate National Chocolate Cake Day with this Cruise Ship Classic

Dining

We often sing the praises of the inventive, entertaining, and sometimes, celebrity-chef driven specialty restaurants on cruise ships. But some of the best culinary experiences cruising are in the main dining room, where talented chefs craft classic, favorite dishes, presented with a sense of ceremony that make dining at sea...

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Where in the World to Drink Ice Wine

Dining

Don’t let winter stop you from enjoying a wine harvest season! There are two ways - and many places - to celebrate a wine harvest in the New Year. You could travel to the southern hemisphere, where standard vineyard harvests take place during the northern hemisphere’s spring. Or you can...

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Science Says These Are the Most Beautiful Places in the World - Are They Already on Your Travel List?

Outdoor Activities

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, they say, but can you rank places that practically every traveler finds beautiful? One travel company in the U.K. wanted to answer that question, so they brought in some science and technology to help. They presented volunteers with dozens of images of famous...

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Better Sleep is the Travel Trend We Need Right Now

Wellness

Is your New Year’s resolution to get more rest – and travel more? The good news is that there are travel experiences that let you do both. Lynn Elmhirst, Producer and Host of BestTrip TV, runs down a few of her favorites.  Fogo Island Inn, Newfoundland – Sleep RetreatThe breathtaking Fogo...

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6 Exciting Hotel Openings in Cities You'll Want to Travel to in 2022

Hotels Paris, France

These newly-opened hotels aren't just a home-away-from-home, they're gateways to a city's sites, local urban culture, cuisine, and social scene. Start planning your next city adventure today! New York, New YorkHotel: Park Lane Hotel, Preferred Hotels & ResortsWhat Makes it Special:This classic, 47-story NYC Central Park South hotel has been...

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Hike Europe's Most Famous Ancient Trail During This Jubilee Year

Culture & History Spain

Only once or maybe twice a decade, the Camino de Santiago becomes an even more remarkable hiking journey through Spain. Pilgrims and tourists have been hiking the “Way of St. James,” as it translates, since the 9th century. It’s a 500-mile (800 km) route across northern Spain to the Cathedral...

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Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter Films in these British Locations

Sightseeing Great Britain, United Kingdom

The most famous teen wizard of all time has magicked his way into the hearts and book collections of a generation of kids and their parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents.And it’s been 20 years since the first film - Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – filled theaters and gave...

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7 Top Caribbean Destinations to Ring in the New Year

Local Events Caribbean, Anywhere

Can you imagine a better way to greet the New Year than on a tropical beach in the Caribbean? Plan ahead to make this travel dream a reality next year. Several Caribbean island destinations have unique, local traditions that will make the countdown to the New Year even more memorable. Here...

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6 New Cruise Ships that Debuted this Fall You'll Want to Sail on in 2022

River or Ocean Cruises Caribbean, Anywhere

Just this fall, since the return to ocean cruising, we’ve also seen a splendid return of cruise ship christenings. Along with new health innovations like ventilation systems and virtual safety musters that help keep cruise travellers safe, these brand new ships offer cutting-edge design and brand-new experiences that make the...

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The Good Travel News We All Need at the End of 2021: Elephants Return to Conservation Area and Eco-lodge in Cambodia

Outdoor Activities Cambodia

Anantara, the luxury hospitality company that connects travellers to the indigenous, grounds guests in authentic luxury, with over 40 hotels and resorts located in Asia, the Middle East and Europe, has had success this year hosting other types of guests – the pachyderm kind. The company’s charitable foundation, the Golden...

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Enjoy a Rum-Soaked Taste of Antigua This Holiday Season

Dining Antigua and Barbuda

Located in the heart of the Caribbean Sea, the twin-island tropical paradise of Antigua (pronounced An-tee'ga) and Barbuda (Bar-byew’da) should be on the radar of any traveler looking for a beach escape away from the masses with a different beach for every day of the year, and two distinctly different...

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VIDEO: Celebrate the Christening and Get aTour of One of the Most Spectacular New Ships at Sea

River or Ocean Cruises Fort Lauderdale, Florida

There's a new cruise ship on the block - and she's a stunner! Celebrity Cruises has debuted its second, Edge-class ship. The Celebrity Apex is sister ship to the celebrated Celebrity Edge. The pandemic delayed the Celebrity Apex launch from its originally-scheduled debut in March 2020, but that made her...

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First Club Med Mountain Resort in North America Opens; it's the First All-Season, All-Inclusive in Canada

All Inclusive Quebec City, Quebec

Another, all-inclusive Club Med in Utah to open soon

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The Most "Amazing Journeys" in 2022, According to National Geographic's Experts

Awesome Travel Stuff

Looking at travel through five lenses: nature, adventure, sustainability, culture and history, and family, NatGeo’s experts have narrowed a world of travel riches into a list of 25 can’t-miss journeys next year.

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All the Reasons Why 2022 is the Best Year Ever to Visit Europe

Awesome Travel Stuff Eu, France

I can’t overstate it: 2022 is special for European travel. If you don’t visit in 2022, you’ll be kicking yourself forever. Have it all to yourselfLeading up to the pandemic, the most popular cities were getting a bit overrun. Before the crowds return in full force, early 2022 may be...

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