Cruise ship denizens got a taste of the “Cast Away” life when they were stranded near the island that served as the setting for the 2000 Tom Hanks film. The MV Fiji Princess, a small luxury liner that is part of the Blue Lagoon fleet, was carrying 30 passengers and 31 crew members when it … Read more
Carnival is offering a kid-free kind of cruise after scrapping a slew of sailings scheduled for later this year. The cruise line has confirmed that it will offer four new adults-only trips this fall aboard the Carnival Firenze. According to Carnival, these cruises will “feature a mix of Mexican Riviera destinations,” and will set sail … Read more
When Elizabeth Arnold and her daughter visited Greece from Denver, Colorado in August of 2021, it wasn’t to sunbathe on a beach in Mykonos or take in the ruins of Athens. Their sightseeing looked pretty different from that of the typical tourist as they ran along a coastal trail in Kastro, on the island of … Read more
For American travelers, tipping may feel second nature, but in Europe, that instinct can backfire. While navigating new currencies and customs, small gestures like leaving loose change on a table may not translate well, travel expert Rick Steves warned. “You’re just raising the bar and messing up the local balance,” Steves wrote in a blog post. “And it’s … Read more
Since the start of the Iran conflict, oil prices have skyrocketed, and many cruise passengers are worrying they’ll be slapped with extra surcharges related to the fuel issues in the next months as a result. Some cruise operators are already introducing additional fees on certain trips. StarDream Cruises, headquartered in Malaysia, said it added a daily fuel … Read more
You can live out your Swiss Family Robinson fantasy, but it will cost you. This week, Royal Caribbean revealed Hero of the Seas, the newest vessel in the brand’s Icon class, the cruise line’s newest generation of ships, which also includes Icon, Legend, and Star of the Seas. The Ultimate Family Treehouse is a sprawling … Read more
Some Americans are already locking in their summer travel plans, and this year’s top destination may come as a surprise. New data from AirDNA, which tracks Airbnb and Vrbo listings, shows Jackson Hole, Wyoming, leading the nation in short-term rental bookings for summer 2026, with 45.5% of properties already reserved between June and August, Realtor.com … Read more
Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship is the world’s largest. The Hero of the Seas, set to launch late next summer, includes a record-breaking water park, the most pools at sea, 28 dining options, a multi-level family treehouse, and a kinetic sculpture, just for kicks. Billed by Royal Caribbean as “the most unstoppable, incredible, revolutionary family … Read more
Thousands of cruise lovers hoping to set sail next summer just had their plans sunk. Royal Caribbean has abruptly canceled more than 20 sailings aboard Freedom of the Seas, per multiple sources online, wiping out its entire Summer 2027 schedule out of Miami — and leaving travelers scrambling to salvage long-planned vacations. The scrapped trips, … Read more
Previously considered something taken once in everyone’s life, Americans are finding new ways to make travel a priority, with 37 percent believing bucket list trips are more achievable than 10 years ago. The poll of 2,000 adults found that exceptional food and drink offerings (36 percent) were the top criteria for millennials when discovering a … Read more
Wan’Dale Robinson is taking in his first run as an NFL free agent in paradise. On Sunday, the Giants wide receiver shared a beachy snap from the Bahamas with his girlfriend, Alyna Wampler, ahead of the free agency tampering period, which begins Monday at 12 p.m. ET. Robinson, a former second-round pick out of Kentucky, … Read more
For making history, passengers on this cruise received both cheers and booze. Margaritas weren’t just on the menu aboard Princess Cruise Line’s Feb. 17 voyage from Galveston, Texas to Cozumel, Mexico. The tequila-based beverages actually made history during the seven-day trip, as the approximately 3,560 guests on the ship, aptly named the Regal Princess, set a … Read more
Delia Atenea never considered going under the knife — she’d always been slender, fit and confident in her own skin. But three pregnancies, including two sets of twins, took a toll on her body, leaving her with stretched skin that hung from her belly. Then a friend mentioned Dr. Ryan Neinstein. Atenea scrolled through his … Read more
It was supposed to be peak relaxation. Kate Johnson and her husband, Sean, planned a 10-day ski vacation to Japan early last year. They figured it would be their last big trip for a while since they were trying to get pregnant. A few weeks before boarding the plane, the Hoboken couple found out they … Read more
Raising elitist little ones simply won’t fly with this Upper East Side mama. When cruising the friendly skies with her brood in tow, Lia, a lawyer and married mother of two, doesn’t treat her tots to first-class seating nor private plane exclusivity. But her aversion to spoiling the kids with luxe traveling accommodations isn’t about barring them … Read more
A woman who travels on cruise ships regularly says one simple booking move can help passengers get a better cabin. Mollie Finlon, 38, originally from Seattle, is able to sail at little or no cost through her husband’s job as a maritime engineer — which covers food, accommodation and other living expenses while onboard, she told news agency Jam … Read more
A major cruise line is officially going adults-only, joining a growing group of brands betting that travelers are seeking tranquility over kid-friendly activities. Oceania Cruises, a Miami-based company that operates eight luxury ships sailing across Europe, Alaska, the Caribbean, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia, announced this month it will begin welcoming only guests age 18 and … Read more
Londoner Marie Draxler had always dreamed of the perfect day in New York City — not as a tourist, but as someone who actually lived there. So when the adventurous Brit found herself strolling through Bushwick, grabbing breakfast in Williamsburg and striking up heartfelt conversations with colorful Washington Square Park habitués, it felt surreal — … Read more
Do you know what kind of traveler you are? Chances are, you fit into just one of five major travel personas, according to a new study. The new poll of 2,000 U.S. travelers identified that most people assume a travel persona when taking trips, all based on what they like to do on vacation. Commissioned … Read more
Girls’ trips are growing up — and this time, they’re trading hangovers for hormone help. At Miraval Arizona, female guests are offered programming designed to help them navigate the menopause transition in the pampered setting of a luxury resort. “It’s an opportunity to tune into not only how we survive this stage, but also how … Read more