Cancun has always been the most popular tourist destination in the state of Quintana Roo, but for me it’s what lies beyond that’s far more fascinating. In the southern half of the…
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Fabien Cousteau starts an ocean mapping project in Curacao: Travel Weekly
Curacao is in deep water these days with none other than renowned aquanaut, ocean explorer, environmentalist and documentary filmmaker Fabien Cousteau, grandson of Jacques Cousteau. Fabien Cousteau’s Proteus project is to build…
U.S. ban on swimming with spinner dolphins: Travel Weekly
In an effort to protect Hawaii’s spinner dolphins from human harassment, U.S. regulators have banned swimming with the marine mammals close to shore. On Sept. 28, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration…
God’s Window Skywalk opening in 2023 in South Africa: Travel Weekly
The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency this month unveiled the God’s Window Skywalk project in the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve in South Africa. Once complete in 2023, the project will allow…
Regent, Azamara, Seabourn, Windstar release itineraries: Travel Weekly
Several cruise lines released itineraries stretching into 2024, with new ports of call, excursions and partnerships on the docket. Regent Seven Seas Regent Seven Seas is planning 15 maiden calls during the…
New bike zipline adventure opens in Hawaii: Travel Weekly
Kauai, Hawaii’s Garden Isle, has long been known more for its outdoor adventure opportunities than urban amenities such as nightlife and a busy dining scene. It recently added another feather to its…
Hotel packages extend the five-star experience beyond the front door
Jeri Clausing As travelers make their way back out into the world, luxury hotels are increasingly blurring the lines between lodging companies and tour operators with new packages that bundle their five-star…
New Intrepid tours put a Premium on authenticity
Jeri Clausing For most travelers today, luxury has become defined as much by the experience and authenticity of a trip as the opulence or amenities of accommodations. Still, kind of like flying…
Avalon and AmaWaterways think outside traditional tours: Travel Weekly
One of the most popular trends in river cruising in recent years has been the expansion of wellness programs and more choices in excursions featuring things like hiking and biking, even canoeing…
Sky’s the limit on these high-end tours for jet-setters
Jeri Clausing With the rise in pandemic-related demand for safe travel bubbles, hotels and tour operators that have invested in their own branded private jets are ramping up marketing for their luxury…