Royal Caribbean International has partnered with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help kids who are battling serious illnesses fulfill their life-changing wishes. This good news story comes as the cruise line invites travelers to donate online and to learn more about the new partnership which also features the Wishes at Sea program. Royal Caribbean International teams...
Sailing the Mediterranean just got even better, after Explora Journeys revealed its Destination Experiences for 2024. Moreover, the luxury lifestyle brand of MSC Group is expanding its offerings before the inaugural Mediterranean season of Explora I and Explora II launches. Read on to find out about the exciting new experiences to be had while immersing in the rich...
Over-tourism rears its head again as Barcelona announces an increase in its tourist tax on April 1. The iconic Spanish city first levied a tourist tax in 2012 to attract “quality” tourism, but now it is set to increase again. Read on to learn more about the tourist tax and how it affects travelers. Barcelona, Spain increases tourist tax once again Since it first...
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi opened to the public in 2023 and sprawls over an amazing 1,970,000 sq ft (183,000 square meters). The massive theme park is located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and combines education, education and conservation to help its visitors understand the vast ocean. Having run for a year, officials from Guinness World Records have...
Sea Cloud Cruises has announced an exciting and historic cruise in 2025, relating to George Washington’s travels to the Lesser Antilles and Barbados. The Barbados to St. Maarten sailing will be hosted by Rear Adm. Peter Cressy, director of executive leadership programs at the George Washington Leadership Institute. Meanwhile, the sailing on Sea Cloud II...
In the wake of the popular Barbie movie, Mattel has announced plans for a new adventure theme park in Kansas City, Missouri. Working in partnership with Epic Resort Destinations, the new park will open in 2026 and will feature brands like Barbie, Hot Wheels and more. Read on to find out what we know about the exciting new park coming from Mattel. Major attractions at...
When visiting Tulum in Mexico, travelers can now experience a stay at Lula Hotel – the latest property from Colibri Boutique Hotels’ portfolio. The boutique property nestles in the vibrant hotel zone of Tulum and features both seaside and jungle accommodations. Moreover, it offers an al fresco restaurant, a spa and wellness center and a gift shop with enchanting...
Disney Cruise Line has revealed new itineraries for the summer of 2025, including sailing to Europe and the Mediterranean and Northern Europe on Disney Fantasy. Among their tropical offerings are cruises to the Bahamas and the Caribbean from Florida, European and new Alaska adventures. Read on to find out more about these exciting offerings from Disney Cruise Line...
Readers will remember the original RMS Titanic, the British passenger ship that collided with an iceberg in 1912, taking less than three hours to sink beneath the waves. Meanwhile, those passengers who couldn’t reach a lifeboat did not survive the experience. Despite this, Clive Palmer, an Australian mining billionaire plans to build an exact replica of the fateful...
Travel has started heading in many directions, including the number of solo travelers. Among these is a new trend for female solo travelers aged 55 and up. However, traveling solo can have its problems, especially on a cruise as many are charged extra for a cabin with “single supplement” charges. Admittedly, some cruise lines now offer deals for solo cruisers, but it...