7 Luxury Travel Trends for 2026 Every year, Virtuoso brings together hundreds of the world’s leading luxury travel advisors and preferred travel partners to discuss the trends shaping the future of luxury travel. As a proud Virtuoso member agency, we’re fortunate to have access…
Where Can You See the World’s Most Spectacular Icebergs? Travel Notes: Follow along as we share firsthand travel experiences and practical advice from the remarkable places we’ve explored around the world. If seeing giant icebergs up close is on your travel bucket list, few…
What Makes AmaWaterways and Smithsonian Journeys So Special? When Carol and I travel, we aren’t just looking to see a destination. We want to understand it. Over the years, we’ve attended scores of onboard presentations while sailing on luxury ocean cruises, expedition voyages, river…
Creating Memories Across Three Generations We recently returned from Tauck Bridges’ Call of the Wild in Alaska, where three generations of our family spent an unforgettable week exploring one of the world’s most spectacular destinations. For those unfamiliar with the program, Tauck Bridges is…
Feeling Dizzy After a Cruise? Here’s Why It Happens Feeling dizzy after a cruise is more common than many travelers realize. Carol and I recently returned from a wonderful Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection cruise aboard Luminara. Although we’re back on solid ground, my body feels…
“Difficulty finding companionship or love” is one of the most heartbreaking yet hopeful aspects of aging. It’s not just about romance—it’s about craving connection, feeling seen, and wondering if it’s too late to find someone who truly understands you. Is It Too Late to…
? Tauck Bridges: Our First Family Adventure in Alaska Next week, Carol and I will embark on our first Tauck Bridges family adventure with our son, daughter-in-law, and 10-year-old grandson. As grandparents, we’re especially excited about this journey because it combines two things we…
Viking Announces 2028 and 2029 World Cruises For travelers who dream of seeing the world in one extraordinary journey, Viking has officially announced its 2028 and 2029 World Cruise itineraries, and interest has been overwhelming from the moment they were released. In fact, many…
? Oceania Aurelia: Oceania Cruises Reimagines Oceania Nautica for a New Era of Luxury Exploration Oceania Cruises has unveiled Oceania Aurelia, a dramatically reimagined evolution of what is currently the beloved Oceania Nautica. Rather than introducing an entirely new ship, Oceania Cruises is transforming…
What Is TSA PreCheck Touchless ID? TSA PreCheck Touchless ID is a new airport security program that allows eligible travelers to move through participating TSA checkpoints using facial recognition technology instead of presenting a physical ID. TSA is expanding the program across airports…
