Silversea Cruises will sail a 140-day world cruise described as its “most diverse voyage ever” in 2026. Naming the voyage “The Curious and the Sea,” Silversea said the cruise will depart out…
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Disney World has paused bookings for the Star Wars hotel
Following Disney World’s announcement that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel/experience will close at the end of September, Disney has temporarily paused all new bookings. The hotel will reopen bookings on May…
Updates keep the Grand Velas Riviera Maya fresh
The Grand Velas Riviera Maya all-inclusive in Playa del Carmen opened its doors in 2008. But the grande dame certainly wasn’t showing its age when I paid a visit in March. Part…
Crystal president Jack Anderson is taking a leave of absence
Jack Anderson, president of the rebooted Crystal cruise line, is taking a personal leave of absence, according to Crystal. Jack Anderson Anderson is expected back for the inaugural sailings of the Crystal…
Smithsonian Journeys introducing active vacations
Smithsonian Journeys, the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution, will launch a collection of active tours next February. Smithsonian Active Journeys will focus on outdoor excursions that involve walking, hiking and biking…
Elite Island Resorts offers air credit for Antigua & Barbuda Restaurant Week
Elite Island Resorts is offering a $500 air credit per room at select resorts for bookings made during the inaugural Antigua & Barbuda Restaurant Week, which takes place from May 7 to…
Great Plains unveils its Sitatunga Private Island Suite
The Sitatunga Private Island Suite will be the centerpiece when ecotourism company Great Plains opens its Sitatunga Private Island Camp in Botswana’s Okavango Delta on July 15. The two-bedroom Sitatunga Private Island…
Ritz-Carlton luxury with ‘less is more’ touches on Evrima
Every high-end luxury cruise line aspires to timeless design — and the latest brand to enter the segment is no exception. But when Ritz-Carlton is part of your name, that aspiration can…
Celebrity chef’s visit inspires a dining series at Pineapple Beach Club Antigua
Omar Perez Caribbean cooking shares a lot with West African cuisine, through ingredients like cassava, certain peppers, sweet potatoes and plantains and spices such as ginger, cinnamon and allspice that are commonly…
Gabon puts its natural wonders front and center
Gabon is a destination that calls out to those seeking sustainable and ecotourism experiences. With more than 20% of the country designated as protected areas, the small country in west-central Africa clearly…