TSA Shoe Removal Policy Ends at Airport Checkpoints The TSA shoe removal policy is officially coming to an end. Travelers across the United States can breathe a collective sigh of relief. As of July 8, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the…
Dark Web Travel Agency Scams Dark web travel agency scams are on the rise, targeting unsuspecting travelers with fake luxury vacations at unbeatable prices. If you’ve ever come across a deal that seemed too good to be true—a five-star getaway for half the cost—you…
Don’t Miss Tauck’s Gift of Time Offer—Deadline Is July 31 If you’re considering a Tauck journey in 2026, now is the perfect time to book. Their beloved Gift of Time promotion is back—but only until July 31, 2025. What Is Tauck’s Gift of Time?…
S.S. Emilie Grand Staircase Introducing the S.S. Emilie: Uniworld’s New Art Nouveau “Super Ship” Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is set to welcome the stunning S.S. Emilie in 2026 — a brand-new Super Ship on the Danube inspired by the artistry of Gustav Klimt. Named…
Carol w/ Sumo Wrestlers We Visit a Real Sumo Wrestling Stable in Tokyo Sumo wrestling is more than Japan’s national sport—it’s a window into centuries of culture, ritual, and physical discipline. On our recent journey through Tokyo, we were fortunate to step inside one…
Geiko and Maiko in Kyoto: Japan’s Living Art Form In Kyoto’s historic districts of Gion and Miyagawa-cho, geiko and maiko glide gracefully through stone-paved alleys—vibrant kimono, towering okobo sandals, and elaborate hairpieces capturing the attention of passersby. These women belong to a centuries-old tradition…
Carol in a kimono. David in a Samurai yukata. 10 Reasons to Visit Japan (and Why We Fell in Love) Our recent journey through Japan was part of a reward trip hosted by Cadence Travel, and though we arrived with high expectations, the country…
Introducing the Viking Vesta: Viking’s Newest and Largest Ocean Ship Viking Cruises has officially taken delivery of its newest ocean ship, the Viking Vesta, from the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Delivered on June 26, 2025, this exciting addition marks a new chapter for…
CLICK FOR 34-PAGE eBOOK Introducing the Ultra Luxury Regent Seven Seas Prestige Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world’s premier ultra-luxury cruise line, is preparing to launch its boldest vessel ever: Seven Seas Prestige, the inaugural ship in its new Prestige-class—scheduled to begin service with…
OUR PHOTO FROM THE LOEN SKYLIFT HIGH ABOVE THE NORDFJORD Norwegian Fjords Cruise Ban Delayed — What Travelers Need to Know In case you missed our update a few months ago, Norway has quietly delayed a major regulation that would have reshaped cruise travel…
