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Finland Airport Opens World’s First Runway Sauna

Wellness Finland

Helsinki is emphasizing its ‘warm’ welcome to visitors with the first-ever airport runway sauna. That’s likely the only Finnish word you know – and no surprise! Finland’s version of a...

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The Perils of Posting: Reasons NOT to Share Your Travels on Social Media

Before your trip

At least not until you are home. According to one survey by a travel insurance company, nearly one-third of active social media users are at risk of a home break-in...

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Discover Hong Kong’s Seaside UNESCO Geopark

Outdoor Activities Hong Kong

Travel beyond Hong Kong’s dazzling skyscrapers, historic backstreets and a skyline that ranks among the most stunning in the world. Away from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong Island,...

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Tips to Make Off-Season and Off-the-Beaten Track Travel Work for You

Before your trip

It’s time to go ‘off’ travel. Yes, you read that right. Two of the smartest trends in travel are about visiting bucket list destinations when everyone else isn’t, and finding...

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Longest, Tallest and One-of-a-Kind: Royal Caribbean’s Newest ‘Perfect Day’ Plus New Beach Resorts

River or Ocean Cruises

“Bigger and bolder than anything” Royal Caribbean has done yet. That’s how the cruise line is describing Perfect Day Mexico, with never-seen-before attractions. Plus, Royal Caribbean has revealed more destination...

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Caviar and Other Ways this U.S. Airline is Flying High

Transportation

Competition between airlines is heating up, and a U.S.-based airline is the latest to up the ante to attract guests, especially to its premium cabins. We’ve heard lots about lavish...

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Amsterdam at 750: Still the City of the Future

Culture & History

In 1275, no one could ever have imagined that a simple dam on the Amstel River would become a city that pioneered so many elements of modern life in the...

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Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th Birthday in Britain

Culture & History England

If the famous line, "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife,” makes you smile...

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VIDEO: Incredible Tulip Time Scenes from an Emerald River Cruise in the Netherlands

River or Ocean Cruises

Windmills and tulips and river cruising, oh my! Springtime serves up the most iconic sights and moments of Dutch culture – and a river cruise may be the best way...

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Unpacked: Airline Industry Launches New Era for Luggage Handling

Transportation

Compared to many aspects of air travel, modernizing baggage handling seems, well, pretty ‘delayed.’ Am I the only person who is astounded at the fact that, as airport security has...

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Trafalgar Expands From Land Touring into River Cruising

River or Ocean Cruises

Beginning in 2026, fans of Trafalgar tours have another way to enjoy the expert guidance, meaningful local experiences, cultural immersion and ease of travel they’ve come to expect from their...

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Disney Announces New Theme Park

Outdoor Activities

Disney fans collecting theme park visits will soon have a new and spectacular destination to compare cherished characters, memorable experiences and new thrills. The Walt Disney company has announced plans...

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When is the Jamaican Rum You're Drinking Not Jamaican?

Culture & History Jamaica

It’s only champagne if it’s from Champagne. Ham from Parma is equally exclusive. And now, some rum producers in Jamaica are causing quite a ‘stir’– working to tighten rules that...

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10 Tree-mendous Trees to Inspire Travel this Arbor Day

Outdoor Activities

Arbor Days vary around the world, but for tree lovers, every day is a day to celebrate the awe-inspiring vegetation that towers above us on six of the world’s seven...

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A Whole New River Cruise Destination as AmaWaterways Launches 1st Colombia Ship

River or Ocean Cruises Colombia

AmaWaterways has debuted the AmaMagdalena, the first-ever major river cruise line ship to navigate Colombia’s Magdalena River. The launch opens a completely new cruise destination for fans of river cruising...

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World First! Viking Announces First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship with Zero Emissions

River or Ocean Cruises

Cruising just took a giant step towards becoming a lot cleaner and better for the environment and seas we love to sail. Viking and its shipbuilder, Fincantieri, have revealed they’re...

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Norwegian Aqua has Arrived!

River or Ocean Cruises

Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship has arrived in North America ahead of its christening – and its Aqua Slidecoaster, the world’s first hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide, is already going viral. The...

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What's the Castle Capital of the World... Outside Europe?

Culture & History

Castles top the list of sights we want to discover when we travel. They let us walk in the very footsteps of history, where battles were won and lost and...

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Four Seasons Yachts Picks "Celebrity" Captain for Inaugural Ship

River or Ocean Cruises

Four Seasons Yachts is set to debut in January 2026, and when its first small-ship, ultra-luxury vessel takes to the seas, it will be helmed by a very familiar figure....

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Slainte! This City in Scotland Celebrates 850th Anniversary

Culture & History

Scotland’s so-called ‘Second City’ takes center stage in 2025 as it celebrates its 850th birthday. If you’ve only been to Edinburgh, it’s time to put Glasgow on the top of...

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New Hiking Trail in Sydney, Australia Offers Fresh Perspective on Iconic Harbor

Outdoor Activities Sydney

Sydney’s one of the most famous harbor cities in the world. From the beautiful natural harbor that is central to Sydney’s identity to the unmistakeable silhouette of the Sydney Opera...

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Top Souvenirs to Bring Home from a Trip to Ireland

Shopping Ireland

St. Patrick’s Day may be the day when we are all just a little bit Irish, but anytime we visit Ireland, we can bring home a little bit of Ireland...

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2 Cruise Lines Implement New Age Restrictions on Young Travelers

River or Ocean Cruises

Two of the world’s biggest cruise lines are cracking down on young travelers cruising on their own. Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line quietly changed their minimum age...

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Beyond the Nightclubs: World Heritage Reasons to Visit Spain’s Balearic Islands

Culture & History Spain

Before Ibiza earned its reputation as the world’s hot spot for beach club nightlife and its electronic dance music scene, the Balearic Islands stayed under the radar of all but...

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