On the island of Oahu, Wai Kai, the surf park in Ewa Beach, has a new offering beginning March 1. AquaVenture is an on-the-water playground with up to 20 interconnected inflatables featuring…
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Visas no longer necessary to visit Malawi: Travel Weekly
Malawi has waived entry visa fees for travelers from the U.S. and over 75 other countries as part of a new initiative by its president, Lazarus Chakwera, to streamline access for international…
Top trends for wellness travel in Africa in 2024: Travel Weekly
Dorine Reinstein The Global Wellness Institute recently revealed that consumer spending on wellness continues to grow, with the global wellness economy projected to expand at an annual rate of 8.6%. By 2027,…
When selling adventure or expedition travel, advisors would be wise to have a disclaimer: Travel Weekly
Mark Pestronk Q:Adventure or expedition travel is increasingly popular. I notice that all tour operators that organize these trips have extensive waivers that participants must agree to. Do these documents protect our…
Club Med has discovered a hidden South African gem: Travel Weekly
When people think of South Africa, the big names like Kruger National Park, Cape Town and Johannesburg often steal the limelight. But also worthy of attention is KwaZulu Natal, the country’s answer…
Is climate change too controversial, even on an expedition ship? You’d be surprised: Travel Weekly
Arnie Weissmann A couple from Washington told me they recently enjoyed an Antarctic cruise on the National Geographic Resolution, but one thing surprised them: Climate change was not raised by naturalists during…
Atlas Ocean Voyages rolls out cultural expeditions for 2024: Travel Weekly
With the World Voyager joining the fleet this fall, Atlas Ocean Voyages has added more than a dozen new itineraries for 2024, including the line’s first-time sailings in the Caribbean. In addition…
Reflections on a week with OceanGate and a foiled Titanic dive: Travel Weekly
Travel Weekly editor in chief Arnie Weissmann joined an OceanGate Expeditions mission to the Titanic wreck in May, a month before its submersible, the Titan, disappeared on a similar itinerary. Read Part…
Dominica’s cable-car ride will be the longest in the world: Travel Weekly
Construction for a new cable car system, the world’s longest of its kind, is underway in Dominica. The single-cable system will take riders 4.1 miles from the Roseau Valley up to Boiling…
The changing face of the safari guest: Travel Weekly
Dorine Reinstein Remember the days when African safaris were a luxury that was reserved for rich, retired couples making the most of their golden years? That picture has fundamentally changed. Today luxury…