Understanding Travel Insurance vs. Credit Card Coverage Many travelers assume they understand travel insurance vs. credit card coverage, especially when carrying premium cards like Chase Sapphire Preferred® or Chase Sapphire Reserve®—but the differences are often more significant than they realize. To a degree, that…
Watch a 47-minute overview of the Wonders of India itinerary Viking’s New India River Cruises Viking’s new India river cruises are now open for bookings through 2029, giving travelers a new way to explore one of the world’s most fascinating and complex destinations. At…
Best Time to Visit Antarctica If you’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime journey, understanding the best time to visit Antarctica is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. The Antarctic travel season runs from November through February, during the Southern Hemisphere summer. Each month…
Tauck Women-Only Europe Tours for 2026 Tauck women-only Europe tours for 2026 reflect one of the fastest-growing trends in travel. Designed for connection, cultural immersion, and ease of travel, these small-group journeys offer a comfortable and enriching way for women to explore Europe together….
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…
