Viking Introduces the World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship Viking has announced the world’s first hydrogen powered cruise ship, a breakthrough that could transform how cruise vessels operate in environmentally sensitive destinations. The new vessel, Viking Libra, is currently under construction at Fincantieri’s shipyard in…
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Announces 2027 Winter Voyages The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection 2027 winter voyages introduce an exciting new season of luxury yacht travel across the South Pacific, the Caribbean, and Asia-Pacific. The newly released winter program showcases itineraries aboard three elegant yachts — Evrima,…
AI-generated illustration of Antoni Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia Sagrada Familia: Gaudí’s Masterpiece Nears Completion After More Than 140 Years A year ago, we were in Barcelona sailing aboard Windstar Cruises’ elegant motor yacht, Star Legend, and one of the highlights of that journey was returning…
Luxury Travel Trends Virtuoso Advisors Are Seeing Right Now The latest Virtuoso Network Pulse Survey offers a revealing look at the luxury travel trends Virtuoso advisors are seeing right now. Twice each year, Virtuoso surveys thousands of travel advisors and partners worldwide to better…
The Silver Endeavour Why Getting There Is the Hardest Part of an Antarctica Expedition Cruise For many travelers, an Antarctica expedition cruise sits at the very top of the bucket list. It’s the last continent. The White Continent. A place of towering icebergs, cathedral-sized…
CLEAR vs. TSA at Airport Security: Is It Worth It? If you’ve been wondering about CLEAR vs. TSA at airport security, you’re not alone. When Carol and I flew recently, I noticed something new at the airport: CLEAR’s updated e-gates. Instead of stepping off…
Global Entry Service Temporarily Suspended: What Travelers Need To Know Global Entry suspended: If you have upcoming international travel, there is an important update you should know about. As of 6:00 a.m. ET on February 22, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has…
Tauck Expands Small Ship Cruising for 2027: What It Means for You Tauck small ship cruises 2027 are now officially open for preview — and there is real momentum behind this release. A brand-new Baltic Sea itinerary, expanded departures in the Aegean and Iberia,…
Viking Announces New Mississippi And Ohio River Voyages For 2027 Viking Mississippi River cruises 2027 are now open for booking, with two new Mississippi and Ohio River itineraries that are already generating strong interest among history, music, and culture-focused travelers. Sailing aboard the elegant…
Oceania’s Evolution: From Upper Premium Roots to a New Luxury Era Oceania Cruises today spans more ground than many travelers realize. What began as a boutique upper premium cruise line has expanded upward into true next-generation luxury — all under the same brand name….
