Anne is a freelance writer and travel writer who has spent much of her life in southern Africa (Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa) and is now living on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain.
It was recently reported that Cruise Tails will launch a dog-friendly cruise in partnership with Margaritaville At Sea in 2025. The company opened applications for the first cruise and has since run a contest to name the inaugural sailing. The winner was Shawn Loomis, who cleverly named it “Tails of the Seas.” Moreover, Shawn gets to fill the first application spot...
Imagine going on a shopping spree from New York City to London, or heading to the Big Apple for a transatlantic meeting, in just 60 minutes. This might sound like the stuff of science fiction, but apparently, the idea of a transatlantic tunnel has been proposed before. Obviously, the train will travel at extremely high speeds to get there in 60 minutes, and this...
When seeking picturesque Christmas markets, Europe offers some of the best, with pretty and historic places turned into a wonderland for the holidays. However, we are already so close to the actual holiday, so let’s have a look at some of the best markets to visit in time for Christmas. Top Christmas markets in Europe Each year from late November through New Year’s...
Enjoying a cruise to Mexico could get a bit more expensive next year as the Mexican government plans to impose a new $42 immigration fee for all passengers that dock there. Meanwhile, it doesn’t help if passengers don’t disembark at a Mexican port as they will reportedly have to pay the $42 fee regardless. According to the AP, the new law states that Mexico’s...
Recently, anti-tourism protesters have defaced hundreds of sunbeds in Tenerife in the Canary Islands. This is the latest of many instances where residents have taken to the streets (or beaches) to make themselves heard. As with recent protests in Mallorca in the Balearic Islands, locals have had enough as they are priced out of the rental market. Anti-tourism...
Aurora Expeditions is unveiling its 2026-27 Antarctica season, which includes 27 voyages aboard its three expedition ships. The voyages are set to range from nine to 34 days in length and will be hosted on the Greg Mortimer, the Sylvia Earle, and the new Douglas Mawson. Read on to find out more about these exciting excursions to the Antarctica Peninsula in the 2026...
Windstar Cruises has revealed new wellness-themed voyages for 2025, dubbed the “Mind, Body, and Spirit Collection.” These new cruises offer guests an array of mindfulness, yoga, exercise, healthy food and immersive travel experiences. Windstar Cruises reveals new wellness-themed voyages for 2025 Windstar Cruises has unveiled new wellness-themed cruises for 2025...
Travelers seeking to prioritize their health and self-care goals in the coming year will be welcomed to the new Reset & Reconnect Retreat at scenic Casa Palmela in Portugal, set to open in February 2025. Meanwhile, the world renowned wellness retreat Ananda in the Himalayas is bringing its team of experts and practitioners to Casa Palmela to offer a four-night...
Nestling in the iconic Cycladic Islands of Greece, Andros has now been hailed the top in the annual list of 11 Best Places To Visit in 2025. The list was compiled by the award-winning travel blog, Where Life is Great after editorial staff visited four continents while researching new travel trends. According to travel editor Marta Ostoja, Andros “offers so much more...
While seeking an affordable vacation, take care not to be caught in the latest travel scams which could lead you to lose your money. According to Booking.com, travel scams are skyrocketing up to 900 percent, especially over the holidays. Read on to find out more and protect your vacation. Make sure to avoid these travel scams Speaking with the BBC, a Booking.com...