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Why Your Next Flight Could Come With A Train Ticket

Transportation

Planes, trains… and sustainability. Adoption of ‘integrated intermodal travel’ is speeding faster than a locomotive around the world, especially in Europe and Asia, and it could mean the next time you...

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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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Hotel in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Villa on the French Riviera Celebrates Anniversary of The Great Gatsby

Culture & History Côte d'Azur, France

It’s been a hundred years since the masterworks of American literary luminaries living in France in the roaring 20s epitomized and inspired the modern era of American travel to Europe....

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1 in 3 People Make Critical Errors Booking Their Own Travel Online

Before your trip

We’ve written before about a few of the many reasons it’s valuable to work with an expert travel advisor, and a new study has just revealed one more: a third...

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Blockbuster Britain is the ‘Reel’ Star of Film-Inspired Travel to the UK

Culture & History New Britain, Connecticut

If you’re like 9 out of every 10 people planning to travel to the UK, you’re keen to visit a film or TV location during your trip. And it’s no...

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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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Scotland’s Cool-Weather ‘Coorie’ Culture

Culture & History Scotland, Missouri

Denmark has ‘hygge,’ and Scotland has ‘coorie.’ Eons of winds off the North Sea and a bracing climate have given both countries enticing traditions for staying cozy and cheerful year-round....

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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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Stay in 5 Real-Life Hotels in Thailand Where They Filmed ‘White Lotus’ Season 3

Sea & Sand Thailand

From Hawaii to Sicily, and now to Thailand, the hit HBO dramatic series The White Lotus has captivated viewers and inspired travelers with its double appeal of intrigue in luxury...

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This Popular Ocean Cruise Line is Launching River Cruises!

River or Ocean Cruises

If you love Celebrity Cruises on the seas and have always thought of taking a river cruise, mark 2027 on your calendar. That’s when Celebrity River Cruises is launching –...

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Aruba, Antigua, and the Dominican Republic: New Resorts to Try on Your Next Caribbean Vacation

Hotels

What’s better than a mid-winter getaway? The chance to test-drive a new resort before any of your friends, or try a new, tropical destination. Ask us about your best options...

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What You Should Know about Travelling to Italy during the 2025 Jubilee Year

Culture & History Rome, Italy

​Planning a trip to Italy this year? You'll need to start early & have patience as 2025 is special: it’s the Jubilee Year, a Roman Catholic religious event that’s held...

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How Hong Kong Celebrates 2025’s Year of the Snake

Local Events Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Chinese New Year is celebrated in over a dozen countries, but Hong Kong’s festivities make it one of the most exciting, colorful, flavorful places in the world to ring in...

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Attention Cruise Travelers: Save During Wave!

River or Ocean Cruises

Welcome to Wave Season!  Wave after wave of promotions, offers and perks that make booking your next – or your first! - cruise irresistible. Cruise lines compete to outdo each...

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Important Passport Advice For Travel this Year

Before your trip

Don’t let this happen to you!  I know a family who recently missed their holiday – and lost nearly everything they’d spent on their vacation – all because of a...

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‘Cultivate’ Your Green Thumb in the Gardens of Britain This Year

Outdoor Activities

The coldest weeks of the year inspire dreams of lush blooms and garden idylls, which just happen to be the calling card of the essential English lifestyle. Plan a trip...

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France’s Christmas Miracle: Spectacular Reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris After Fire

Culture & History

Restored to its former glory and beyond, Notre Dame de Paris has risen from the ashes of a 2019 fire that many feared meant the end of an era for...

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New Battleship Memorial Exhibit at Pearl Harbor for 80th Anniversary of End of WWII in the Pacific

Culture & History

December 7, 1941, is remembered annually for the attack on Hawai’i’s Pearl Harbor that drew the USA into World War 2. But September 2, 1945, is just as important in...

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New, ‘Suite’ Stays at Sandals Resorts Take Your All-Inclusive Beach Vacation to Another Level

Hotels

Sandals is introducing its first-ever four-bedroom butler villas, brand new ‘Skypool Suites’ with rooftop terraces, more guest-favorite ‘Rondovals,’ as well as re-imagined beachfront and bluff view rooms across adults-only, ‘luxury-included’...

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VIDEO: Baking Festive Sweets Aboard a Viking Christmas Market River Cruise – with Recipe!

Culture & History

Nothing gets you in the holiday spirit like a Christmas market cruise on the Rhine from Switzerland, through France, and Germany, to the Netherlands, in the cradle of so many...

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Luxury Ski Resorts That Redefine Winter Elegance

Luxury

Winter isn’t just a season; it’s an invitation to escape into a world of snow-covered peaks, roaring fireplaces, and unparalleled luxury. For those who crave both adventure and indulgence, certain...

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How to Get the UK's Mandatory, New Electronic Entry Permit for Your Next Trip to Britain

Before your trip United Kingdom

Beginning January 8, 2025, American and Canadian travelers to the United Kingdom will be required to apply - in advance of your trip - for the UK’s new Electronic Travel...

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Belmond Launches First Luxury Sleeper Train in England and Wales

Luxury

The Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train, is a new way to indulge in slow travel in the lap of luxury. Debuting in the summer of 2025, it’s the first modern...

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