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Social Media Safety Tips for Spring Break and Beyond

Before your trip

Spring Break is high season for family travel, and with every member of the family more digitally connected than ever at home and away, that means posting about good times...

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American Cruise Lines Marks a Half-Century in Service; Charting New U.S. River and Coastal Waters in 2023

River or Ocean Cruises

American Cruise Lines is the oldest U.S. cruise line exclusively sailing along the rivers, waterways and coasts of America, with 2023 marking a half-century of operations. The cruise line visits...

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Why You Should Book a Trip to Egypt During the Centenary of the Discovery of King Tut's Tomb

Culture & History Egypt

A hundred years after the discovery of the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, “King Tut” remains the most famous of all of ancient Egypt’s rulers – and one of...

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Four Seasons Opens Resort on 3000-acre Pacific Seaside Nature Reserve in Mexico

Hotels

 The Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo recently opened in one of the most unique and rare locations: along a pristine, 6-mile stretch of coastline, part of a 3000-acre nature reserve on...

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Sailing Into Beautiful St. Barths

Luxury Saint Barthelemy, St. Barts

In a world of over-exposure, St. Barthelemy retains its luxe mystique as one of the most exclusive, most chic islands in the Caribbean. Off the beaten track, and with French flair,...

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Shaking Things Up: Margaritaville Resorts' Margarita Month

Sea & Sand

National Margarita Day is February 22, but Margaritaville resorts has declared the whole month of February Margarita Month. It’s launched an annual, month-long event that celebrates the (un)official cocktail of...

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Vegas’ Ultimate Date Night has its Own Anniversary: Cirque du Soleil Celebrates 30 Years

Nightlife

In 2023, the game changing troupe that redefined ‘circus’ and became every couple’s must-do evening on the town in Las Vegas celebrates three decades in the city that put it...

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4 Ways to Fall in Love with Caviar on a Seabourn Cruise

Dining

If you ask past guests what they remember most about their Seabourn cruise, chances are that caviar will come up. Complimentary caviar has been a signature of Seabourn since its...

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Europe's Most Romantic Cities, Ranked in Time for Valentine's Day Travel Planning

Sightseeing

 Planning a romantic escape with your sweetheart to Europe? This new list of the continent’s most romantic cities may help you narrow down your list – or add a few...

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How to Celebrate Year of the Rabbit in Hong Kong

Local Events Hong Kong, Hong Kong

 Kung Hei Fat Choy! Millions of people around the world join in as many Asian countries celebrate the arrival of the Lunar or Chinese New Year, with colorful traditions designed...

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This Alpine Resort Has the World's Highest Snow Maze

Outdoor Activities

Move over corn mazes! The winter version of the classic fall countryside activity is the snow maze. And one ski resort has laid claim to the highest alpine snow maze...

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Become a Certified "RumMaster" on the Caribbean Island with the Oldest Surviving Distillery

Culture & History

There’s enjoying tropical rum cocktails when you’re in the Caribbean on vacation… then there’s becoming an actual “RumMaster.” Now you can spend a day with kindred ‘spirits’ immersing yourself in...

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Top 10 New Ships to Watch for in 2023

River or Ocean Cruises

The New Year comes with the anticipation of another exciting 12 months of new ship inaugurals, which will introduce design, technology, cruise lifestyle and environmental innovations that will shape the...

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Three New Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Let You Holiday in Style in Latin America

Hotels

Waldorf Astoria hotels’ name and hospitality still reflect its founding family, the legendary Astors, who for more than a century were the pinnacle of American high society. The Astor legacy...

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Viking's Newest Ocean Ship Named by NASA Astronaut and Aquanaut Godmother

River or Ocean Cruises Los Angeles, California

Viking Neptune, the river and ocean cruise line’s newest ocean ship, has been ceremonially named by her godmother, retired NASA astronaut, aquanaut and artist, Nicole Stott. The ship’s naming ceremony...

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On the Night Train: How to Jump On Board One of European Travel’s Hottest Trends

Transportation

Europe is banning short hopper flights in a battle against emissions. The move is sparking a rail revival – and particularly a renaissance of night trains. This is something to...

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Did you Know? The Leaning Tower of Pisa is... 'Straightening Up!'

Sightseeing Pisa, Italy

Will it soon be named the Perfectly Ordinary Tower of Pisa? Will the Tuscan city whose claim to fame is an off-kilter tower fall into obscurity without tourists keen to...

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Mexico's Top 5 Archaeological Sites

Culture & History Mexico

Break away from the beach and inject the wonder of history into your next vacation! Mexico’s ancient past comes alive at archaeological sites around the country that allow you to...

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Pretty in Pink: Where to Meet the National Bird of the Bahamas

Outdoor Activities The Bahamas

The Caribbean flamingo is an iconic symbol of the tropics, with its vivid pink plumage standing out against a backdrop of turquoise waters, green palm leaves, and pastel-colored buildings. In...

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Tropical, Travel-Inspired Cocktails to Ring in Your New Year

Nightlife

Mulled wine, snowballs, and spiked eggnog may headline the list of festive favorites for many cocktail drinkers, but why not switch it up and greet the New Year by projecting...

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Made You Look: The Quirkiest, Most Creative Tourism Marketing Campaigns of 2022

Awesome Travel Stuff

Now that we’re traveling again, destinations around the world have been wooing visitors back – with promotional videos from the weird to the wild to the wonderful that have been...

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The Christmas Markets You Can't Miss on a Viking 'Christmas on the Rhine' River Cruise

River or Ocean Cruises Central Europe

Viking has debuted a new river cruise that would make even the Grinch burst with Christmas spirit! And if you already love Christmas like I do, Viking’s new ‘Christmas on...

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Celebrate Christmas in the Holy Land

Local Events

It may be the ultimate holiday trip: a visit to the land of the original Christmas story, especially during the holiday season. For many, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to sites referenced...

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The Top 5 List of the World's Most Expensive Shopping Streets Just Got a Shakeup

Shopping

Travel and treating yourself to luxury shopping go hand in hand for many, so this year’s list of the world’s most expensive shopping streets may help you plan a retail...

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